Human Milk Oligosaccharides in the Preterm Infant: Impact on the Developing Immune System

Program Date: 5 January 2023

Publication Date: 5 January 2023

Continuing Education Units: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0

Course Description:

In this course, David J. Hackam, MD, PhD, FACS will compare and contrast the unique immune challenges in the preterm infant compared to the term infant; define the function of HMOs and why they may be important for preterm infants; and discuss the emerging research related to the role of HMOs and preterm infants.

Course Objectives:

• Compare and contrast the unique immune challenges in the preterm infant compared to the term infant.

• Define the function of HMOs and why they may be important for preterm infants.

• Discuss the emerging research related to the role of HMOs and preterm infants.

CDR Level: 2
Performance Indicators: 8.1.5, 8.2.3
Run Time: 37

Course Instructor Bio(s)

David J. Hackam, MD, PhD, FACS

Pediatric Surgeon-in-Chief and Co-Director

Johns Hopkins Children’s Center

Garrett Professor and Chief of Pediatric Surgery

Professor of Surgery, Pediatrics and Cell Biology

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Baltimore, MD, USA

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