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We promote research and develop comprehensive health solutions in the fields of infant and maternal nutrition and care.
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As a hub for scientific cooperation, the BINC Foundation funds research and fosters collaborations and exchanges to increase our understanding and promote innovation in the field of infant and maternal health solutions.
Through our research partnership program, we foster collaborative research in our 4 areas of expertise : mother and child health, biotics and microbiome health, brain development, immunity and allergy.
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Funded projects
Intestinal homeostasis in the prevention of pediatric obesity and its consequences on health
Mother & Child Health & Nutrition
Eberl G., Department of Immunology, Institute Pasteur, France, 2019
The objective of this project is to assess the efficacy of dietary fibers, short chain fatty acids and tryptophan metabolites, and of the bacteria species able to process fibers and tryptophan, in the prevention of childhood obesity and associated risks.
Influence of post-partum depression and probiotic treatment on maternal brain serotonin and caregiving behaviors
Mother & Child Health & Nutrition
Pawluski J., Institut de Recherche en Santé, Environnement et Travail, University Rennes, France, 2019
This study will provide valuable information on the effects of pregnancy stress and PPD on maternal caregiving, the maternal brain-gut axis, and how these factors are altered by probiotic treatment.
Grants to
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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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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.
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