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Peter Hartmann, PhD

Dr Peter Hartmann is a Professor in Biochemistry at The University of Western Australia. Honorary Research Fellow- Hannah Research Institute (UK) Visiting Professor-Kagawa Nutrition University, Sakado, Japan Adjunct Professor- Department of Medical Imaging Science, School of Physical Sciences, Curtin University of Technology Dr. Hartmann’s research has a strong emphasis on the comparative biochemistry of lactation. He has studied milk synthesis and hormonal control of milk production in cows, ewes, rabbits, rats, goats, sows and quokkas. His research in human lactation began with his daughter’s birth in 1971 and his appointment to UWA as a lecturer to medical students in 1972.

Dr. Hartmann has published extensively on the synthesis and secretion of milk over the entire lactation cycle of women - from conception to weaning. Currently his research is directed towards understanding the control of milk secretion in women with the aim of developing clinical protocols for the assessment of the normal function of the lactating breast. In addition, research is continuing on the assessment of the efficiency of electric breast pumps. His research is highly respected internationally and he has been invited to present his research findings at conferences in many countries, including USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, Holland, Italy, Switzerland, Norway, France, Hong Kong, Singapore and New Zealand. He has published 116 refereed papers containing original research findings, 5 chapters in books, 27 major reviews, 26 conference reviews, and 134 conference abstracts. Dr. Hartmann and his wife, Robyn, have a daughter, Melinda, and a son, Ben.