Meet Dr. Bridget E. Young, PhD
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Dr. Young is a research scientist and educator. She received her PhD in Human Nutrition from Cornell University and undertook her research fellowship in Pediatric Nutrition at the University of Colorado.
She currently conducts clinical research studies in human milk and infant formula composition with a focus on bioactive components in human milk and ingredient variations in a formula that may have long-term programming effects on infant health outcomes. Bridget also works clinically with infants dealing with formula tolerance issues.
In 2014, Dr. Young founded “Baby Formula Expert” as a resource for parents and healthcare providers with the goal of empowering nutrition-based decisions around infant formula feeding.