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Infant formulas: What’s new and what’s coming in “Stork Speed”

When & Where

September 17, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual - Microsoft Teams ( View in Google Map)

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Event Description

Join us for an insightful and timely webinar featuring Dr. Steven A. Abrams, Professor of Pediatrics at Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, as he explores the rapidly evolving landscape of infant nutrition.

In the wake of recent formula shortages and growing public interest in alternative feeding options, this session will unpack the latest innovations, regulatory shifts, and scientific findings shaping the future of infant formulas in the U.S. and abroad.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Key findings from the 2024 NASEM report on formula safety, supply, and regulation
  • How new formulas are evaluated and approved by the FDA
  • Differences between U.S. and European standards – and what they mean for families
  • Emerging trends including goat milk-based, vegan, and organic formulas
  • The science behind ingredients like DHA, iron, seed oils, and carbohydrate sources
  • Transparency and access challenges in formula availability, especially for WIC recipients

Whether you're a healthcare provider, nutrition expert, policymaker, or parent champion, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to navigate and communicate the complexities of infant formula options with confidence.

Register now to stay ahead in understanding the future of infant nutrition! 

Speaker:

Steven A. Abrams, MD
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Dell Medical School
University of Texas at Austin

Moderator:

Deanna Hoelscher, PhD, RDN, LD, CNS, FISBNPA
Austin Regional Dean and John P. McGovern Professor of Health Promotion
Director, Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin

Event Site Link

https://go.uth.edu/infant-formulas

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In the wake of recent formula shortages and growing public interest in alternative feeding options, this session will unpack the latest innovations, regulatory shifts, and scientific findings shaping the future of infant formulas in the U.S. and abroad.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Key findings from the 2024 NASEM report on formula safety, supply, and regulation
  • How new formulas are evaluated and approved by the FDA
  • Differences between U.S. and European standards – and what they mean for families
  • Emerging trends including goat milk-based, vegan, and organic formulas
  • The science behind ingredients like DHA, iron, seed oils, and carbohydrate sources
  • Transparency and access challenges in formula availability, especially for WIC recipients

Whether you're a healthcare provider, nutrition expert, policymaker, or parent champion, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to navigate and communicate the complexities of infant formula options with confidence.

Register now to stay ahead in understanding the future of infant nutrition! 

Speaker:

Steven A. Abrams, MD
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Dell Medical School
University of Texas at Austin

Moderator:

Deanna Hoelscher, PhD, RDN, LD, CNS, FISBNPA
Austin Regional Dean and John P. McGovern Professor of Health Promotion
Director, Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin

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