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2026 IMGC Symposium

September 15-17, 2026

The 23rd Annual IMGC Symposium is co-hosted by Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon.

Our annual symposium brings together international experts in milk science, lactation, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, nutrition, genomics, anthropology, artificial intelligence, computational biology, bioinformatics and more to share the latest discoveries and implications in scientific research on milk for human health.

Join us for a 2.5-day event filled with exciting talks by international experts, engage in riveting discussions on the outcomes and implications of the latest discoveries in scientific research on lactation and milk for human health. The event includes lunches and refreshments on all three days; the Poster Reception in the evening of the first day and the Gala Dinner in the evening of the second day.

Important Dates:

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Session Topics:

  • Clinical Translation of Milk Bioactives
  • Discoveries in Milk Bioactive Proteins and Peptides
  • Emergent Immunological Properties of Milk
  • Hottest Topics in Milk Science
  • Innovations and Impacts of Milk on the Microbiome