Hope Lima

Dr. Hope Lima is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in Human Nutrition at Winthrop University. Her research specializes in maternal and child health with specific focus on breastfeeding, human milk composition, and lactation science. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), she bridges clinical practice with academic research.

Research interests center on:

• Human milk biochemistry and processing effects
• Breastfeeding education for healthcare providers
• Clinical nutrition interventions for maternal-child health
• Nutritional epidemiology across the lifespan

Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on human milk science, with recent work examining lactation education, clinical practices in infant feeding, and optimization of milk processing techniques. Research methodologies frequently employ survey instruments, laboratory analysis, and clinical outcome measures.

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