Advancing knowledge in early-life nutrition and microbiome science
The Biostime Institute for Nutrition & Care supports independent scientific research and education in areas connected to early-life nutrition, gut health, microbiome science, and child wellness.
Its mission is to help advance knowledge in the field and support a deeper understanding of the science that shapes the future of children’s nutrition and care.
An independent scientific foundation.
The Biostime Institute for Nutrition & Care supports scientific research in areas related to our sector. The foundation operates independently, with a mission of general interest, and is distinct from Biostime’s commercial activities.
The research it funds aims to advance scientific knowledge and does not constitute direct validation, endorsement, or a marketing claim for Biostime products.
A resource for healthcare professionals.
For healthcare professionals, BINC offers visibility into scientific areas that are shaping conversations around early-life nutrition, the microbiome, gut health, and child development.
This page is intended to provide educational context around the broader scientific fields connected to Biostime’s microbiome-led approach — not to serve as product-specific clinical validation.
Through BINC, healthcare professionals can better understand the research themes, expert collaborations, and educational priorities that support ongoing knowledge-building in children’s nutrition and wellness.
What is the Biostime Institute for Nutrition and Care?
The Biostime Institute for Nutrition and Care is a non-profit institute, integrated into our research initiatives, dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge in maternal, infant, and child nutrition and care.
Based in Switzerland, it brings together scientific experts (researchers, nutritionists, microbiologists, and early childhood development specialists) who work daily to better understand the specific needs of young children.
Its mission is clear: to foster international scientific collaboration and promote evidence-based knowledge in maternal and child nutrition and care.
Areas of expertise of the Biostime Institute Nutrition and Care.
The early years of life are crucial for the development of the immune system, the gut microbiota, and the child's overall development.
The Biostime Institute for Nutrition and Care focuses its research on six main areas:
• Mother health and nutrition
• Child health and nutrition
• Infant gut health
• Brain development
• Allergy
• Infant immunity.
Scientific discoveries and knowledge sharing in these areas help guide the development of nutritional solutions based on solid scientific data, such as infant formulas and food supplements.
High-level scientific collaborations.
Because research progresses through knowledge sharing, the Biostime Institute collaborates with internationally renowned universities, hospitals, and research centers in France and around the world.
This openness ensures a rigorous, independent approach that is always at the forefront of scientific advancements.
Why this matters for children’s wellness.
Early life is a critical period for growth, development, and the establishment of lifelong health foundations. Nutrition, gut health, and the microbiome are increasingly important areas of scientific exploration.
By supporting independent research and education, BINC contributes to a growing body of knowledge that helps inform the future of children’s nutrition and care.
For Biostime, this commitment reflects our broader belief that science, education, and responsible innovation should help guide the way we support families.