The Infant’s Developing Immune System

Publication Date: 31 May 2022

Presenter(s): Robert Murray, MD

In this 10-minute video, Dr. Murray explains the post-natal development of the infant's immune system. The mother's passive immunity and breast milk protect the infant and allow them time to develop vital immune functions. As the baby reacts to antigens from the outside world, breast milk plays a significant role in digestion, absorption, microbiome development and overall immune health.

Presenter Bio(s):

Robert Murray, MD

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH, USA

Dr. Robert Murray spent over 20 years in the field of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition in the Ohio State University School of Medicine and most recently was the director of the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition. He also served as the pediatric medical director for Abbott Nutrition from 2003-2006. For 10 years Dr Murray was a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Council on School Health, serving as chair in the final 4 years. He is a Board member of Action for Healthy Kids as well as of the Children’s Hunger Alliance, and previously served on the Board of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation. Dr Murray is the immediate past-President of the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Category
Neonatal Growth & Development