The science
dedicated to
mothers and
infants
Welcome to our website dedicated to mother and infant health. We are committed to providing a comprehensive platform where expertise and innovation converge.
get the science of expertsa scientific communication platform
Delve into a wealth of cutting-edge research, evidence-based practices, and expert insights to elevate your understanding and practice in the field of mother and child health.
Our mission is to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among healthcare pioneers, empowering you to make a lasting impact on maternal and infant well-being.
Join our esteemed community today, where advancements are made, breakthroughs happen, and together, we shape a healthier future for mothers and their precious infants.
BINC SYMPOSIUM - ESPGHAN 2024
4 areas of expertise
Stay at the forefront of healthcare innovation and best practices, empowering yourself with the latest research and insights in our four areas of expertise : mother and child health, biotics and microbiome health, immunity and allergy and brain development.
Experts interviews
experts publications
Neuroprotective Role of Lactoferrin during Early Brain Development and Injury through Lifespan
Brain Development
Schirmbeck et al. (2022)
Early adverse fetal environments can significantly disturb central nervous system (CNS) development and subsequently alter brain maturation. Nutritional status is a major variable to be considered during development and increasing evidence links neonate and preterm infant impaired brain growth with neurological and psychiatric diseases in adulthood.
Choline, Neurological Development and Brain Function : A Systematic Review Focusing on the First 1000 Days
Brain Development
E. Derbyshire et al. (2020)
The foundations of neurodevelopment across an individual’s lifespan are established in the first 1000 days of life (2 years). During this period an adequate supply of nutrients are essential for proper neurodevelopment and lifelong brain function. Of these, evidence for choline has been building but has not been widely collated using systematic approaches.
Grants to
promote research
Our research partnership program aims to provide financial support for innovative pre-clinical and clinical research projects conducted in one of our 4 areas of expertise.
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Funded projects
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Lactoferrin for neuroprotection in term neonatal HypoxicIichemic Encephalopathy
Brain Development
Sizonenko S., University of Geneva, Switzerland 2020
Neonatalhypoxia-ischemia (HI) is a leading cause of mortality and chronic disability. Lactoferrin (Lf) is the major whey protein in milk presenting iron-binding, anti-inflammatory and antiapoptotic properties able to reverse HI brain damage.
Therapeutic potential of the nutraceutical nicotinamide mononucleotide to treat early‐life stress‐induced emotional and metabolic alterations
Mother & Child Health & Nutrition
Sandi C., EPFL, Switzerland, 2020
Our overarching hypothesis is that the behavioral reprogramming induced by peripubertal stress is mediated by decreased signaling of the adipokine eNampt and subsequent impairment of the NAD+/SIRT1 pathway in the NAc.
We foster scientific
events
As a hub for scientific communication, the BINC Foundation has mission to foster exchanges and collaboration among key opinion leaders, health care professionals and the parents.
Each year we have the honour to participate, organize and sponsor international scientific conferences, and other events, as well as to host webinars held by key opinion leaders experts in their field.
Scientific events
BINC sponsors the 56th annual meeting of ESPGHAN in Milan
16th-18th May 2024
BINC (Biostime Institute for Nutrition and Care) was thrilled to participate in this year's ESPGHAN congress, a hub of groundbreaking research, innovative treatments, and dynamic knowledge exchange. From May 15-18, over 5,600 participants from 104 countries gathered in Milan and online to explore the latest advancements in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition.
BINC Administrative Board Meeting
14th May 2024
On the 14th of May 2024, BINC had the pleasure to hold meeting in Geneva with the Administration board.We were thrilled to discuss the foundation’s progress especially regarding our Research Partnership Program and the 2024 grants.We also shared information about BINC’s participation on ESPGHAN 56th Annual Meeting in Milan, 16th-18th of May, and about the organization of our Morning Symposium on osteopontin.
BINC Webinars
Resources Information for parents
Raising awareness of maternal and infant health to parents is an important duty of health care professionals. We created the parents corner to provide you with insightful resources to help you in your mission.
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