Centers & Programs

lactation resources

Human Lactation Center

The UC Davis Human Lactation Center aims to support workforce development in International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants throughout the state of California. The Center also aims to foster communication and collaboration among faculty and other professionals interested in human lactation research.
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Institute for Global Nutrition

Our Institute’s strengths lie in its ability to conduct interdisciplinary, applied research focused on nutrition and human health worldwide.
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Nutrition Extension Using Science (NEXUS) Center

NEXUS Center's mission is to deliver accessible, evidence-based nutrition education and outreach that empowers individuals and activates community leaders to champion nutrition and support informed, healthy choices.
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Ragle Human Nutrition Research Center

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Western Human Nutrition Research Center

Located on the University of California, Davis campus in the agricultural Central Valley, much of the WHNRC's research investigates whether and how foods and food constituents prevent obesity and chronic disease.