This community is a project of the International Conference on Lactoferrin Structure, Function and Applications, a global network of individuals from academia, industry and government with diverse scientific backgrounds and interests who share a common interest in the study of the multifunctional glycoprotein lactoferrin and its potential applications.

Our community was originally founded with the intention of bringing together research scientists who had a common interest in developing an understanding of the nature of this fascinating multifunctional glycoprotein lactoferrin and its diverse roles. Since then, however, we have attracted scientists from widely different fields, resulting in an extensive exchange of ideas and a unique collaborative relationship amongst conference participants. What’s more, the growing recognition of the potential benefits of this multifunctional glycoprotein lactroferrin in preventative and therapeutic applications has resulted in an increasing level of interest and participation by commercial companies.

The format of our conference is designed to introduce and update participants on the various aspects of lactoferin structure and function and provide a forum for reporting on the various preventative and therapeutic properties of lactoferrin and its derivatives.