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Human Milk Storage Study

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HUMMIS: Human Milk Storage

HUMMIS studies how expressed human milk changes during storage, with a focus on practical handling conditions and nutritional quality.

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Study Activities

  • Provide about 4 oz of freshly expressed milk.
  • Complete a brief eligibility form and, if invited, a short follow-up questionnaire.
  • Coordinate an in-person handoff with the study team.

Who May Be Eligible

  • Lactating parent, age 18 to 50.
  • Currently breastfeeding or pumping human milk.
  • Located in New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania.
  • Able to coordinate an in-person milk handoff with the study team.

What to Expect

  • The eligibility form helps the study team confirm whether the study steps can work for you.
  • If the study looks like a possible match, the team will follow up with consent, sample handoff details, and timing.
  • Study instructions are provided directly by the team before any sample collection.

Current Status

  • We are currently collecting interest forms for this study.
  • Submitting the form does not enroll you in the study.
  • The study team will contact you if there is a possible match.