Unlocking human potential
with breakthrough mammary biotechnology

Parents already make so many tradeoffs, why should they compromise on early nutrition?

As a team that includes mothers and parents, we believe strongly that there is no one right way to care for a child, and every family must make decisions that are best for them. Infant feeding isn't one-size-fits-all.​

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By offering greater options, parents can feel empowered to make choices that suit their family’s needs and lifestyle. Mothers can return to work confident that their baby is still getting optimal nutrition. Mothers who struggle with low supply, all-too-commonly, can feel greater peace of mind knowing that their baby is getting enough milk. Gay parents and adoptive parents can offer much of the nutrition of human milk to their babies.

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Aside from human health benefits, an alternative to dairy-based formula would contribute significantly to mitigating climate change. The infant formula industry accounts for between 5-15% of the liquid global dairy market. The environmental harm from the animal agriculture industry is widely recognized as a leading cause of global warming and ecological degradation. 

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We're here for the parents who breastfeed, the parents who pump, the parents who formula feed, and everyone in between.

Meet the Founders

Leila has a Ph.D. and postdoctoral study in cell biology, with over 10 years of experience conducting research on fundamental cellular processes. She’s passionate about developing novel applications for cell culture technology to address the world’s most pressing problems. Additionally, Leila has worked extensively in scholarly publishing as an academic editor, and in scientific communications as a writer and as as strategic consultant with global pharmaceutical companies. Inspired by her own infant feeding challenges and background in microscopy, cell culture, and molecular biology, she co-founded BIOMILQ in 2020 with the idea to create cell-cultured human milk with breakthrough mammary biotechnology. What started as a personal struggle to feed her newborn son in 2009 is now a full-throttle pursuit of nothing less than the betterment of our health and our planet.

As a passionate food scientist, Michelle looks to combat global food security and malnutrition in everything she does. In 2020, Michelle co-founded BIOMILQ and has since worked full-throttle to improve infant nutrition, fight for maternal health, and expand knowledge of lactation science. Michelle is captivated by the goal of advancing human nutrition and believes that in order to make the world a healthier, better place, the solution must begin with better infant feeding options. Michelle has been recognized for her entrepreneurial expertise in social impact and sustainable business models on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in the social impact category. Michelle's commitment to seeking mission-aligned partners guides her every move.

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