GOLD Speakers

Eline Tommelein, PharmD, PhD, LC

• Speaker Type: Perinatal Pharmacology, Herbal Medicine & Clinical Decision-Making Lecture Pack
• Country: Belgium

Biography:

Eline Tommelein is a professor and researcher with a strong focus on maternal and child health, breastfeeding, nutrition, medication use, and evidence-based care during pregnancy, lactation, and early childhood. Her work aims to bridge the gap between scientific evidence and everyday practice, with a particular interest in translating research findings into practical guidance for healthcare professionals and families. She has authored numerous scientific publications across these fields and is actively involved in both research and science communication. Her work spans topics that are highly relevant to midwives, lactation consultants, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals supporting mothers and young children. Current research projects focus on ADHD during the reproductive phases, clinical lactation studies, as well as on the use and safety of thickening agents. Finally, she also researches medication use and food supplements in both lactating mothers and young children.
Beyond academia, Eline is passionate about making science accessible through books, webinars, podcasts, educational initiatives, and social media. As both a researcher and mother of two young children, she combines scientific expertise with a strong awareness of the practical realities families face, with the goal of supporting informed, evidence-based care.