Oregon State University · BiologyThe Milk Nexus Lab
David Charles Dallas · Corvallis, Oregon
Research Focus
Dr. David Charles Dallas's lab at Oregon State University focuses on understanding how different handling practices of human milk affect the release and activity of beneficial peptides in the intestines of preterm infants. Through their research, they aim to discover the best methods to handle and fortify human milk to support healthy growth and development in neonates. This lab's work is crucial for improving nutrition strategies for preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units.
human milkpremature infantsbioactive peptidesmilk handling practicesneonatal nutrition
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate how milk handling practices affect peptide release in preterm infants.
AIM 02Evaluate the antimicrobial properties of milk peptides within the infant gut.
AIM 03Assess the immunomodulatory effects of milk peptides on enterocytes and macrophages.
Skills the Lab Values
mass spectrometrypeptide extractionin vitro assayssample collection from infantsdata analysis with databases
Output against the department
Publications129bottom 46% of dept.555th of 1,033
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Citations4.2kbottom 32% of dept.703rd of 1,033
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