Cultivated meat (also known as cell-based or lab-grown meat) offers a new and innovative approach to food production with the potential to tackle pressing global challenges related to sustainability, animal welfare, and food security.
However, despite significant advancements, the industry is currently at a critical juncture, facing technical and economic hurdles that must be overcome to achieve large-scale commercial viability and price parity with conventional meat.
We are privileged to host two leading figures whose work sits at the intersection of cell science, industry, and research:
• Dr. Maria Gomes Fernandes: As the Europe Director of Responsible Research and Innovation at New Harvest, Dr. Fernandes brings a crucial perspective within the field. Her prgress experience at Meatable, where she was Head of Cell & Tissue Sciences, provides invaluable insights into the practical, day-to-day challenges of industrial-scale cell culture and product development.
• Prof. Dr. Ramiro Alberio: Professor of Developmental Biology at the Division of Animal Sciences, School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, and Chief Research Scientist at PluriCells. Prof. Alberio’s research background is critical for discussing the fundamentals of cell line stability, proliferation, and differentiation—key factors for achieving cost-effective, scalable cultivated meat production.
This expert panel will delve into the intricate landscape of cultivated meat production, highlighting the key bottlenecks -that currently limit its scale and affordability-, and identifying scaling solutions that integrate these technological advancements. The discussion will focus on:
1. Cell Line Development: Identifying stable, highly proliferative, and functional cell lines to minimize reliance on expensive growth factors and optimize cell sourcing.
2. Culture Media Optimization: Addressing the high cost of cell culture media, exploring innovations and new cost-effective solutions in this sector.
3. Bioprocess Design and Scaling: Examining the transition from small-scale lab production to industrial-scale manufacturing. Considering critical scaling issues like mass transfer limitation, process consistency and quality control, and economic considerations.
Affidia Talks are solution-oriented virtual events that provide insights into hot topics of food safety and food control.
Our speakers and panelists are independent experts with decades of experience. They will guide you through the latest regulations, the most innovative control strategies, and how the science is changing.
With our webinars we aim to give you informative contents, which may be presented in different formats (presentations, video interviews, and/or panel discussions).
As in any Affidia Talks, there will be a clear separation between the free opinions of the experts, the points-of-view of the stakeholders, and the advertisements of suppliers of products or services that decided to support the event.
- R&D scientists and engineers in cell culture, bioprocessing, and tissue engineering.
- Heads of R&D/CSOs from cultivated meat startups and established food technology companies.
- Process engineers involved in designing and scaling bioreactor facilities and production lines.
- Venture capital and private equity investors interested in the foodtech, agtech, and biotech sectors.
- Business development executives and commercial strategy teams at cultivated meat companies.
- Equipment and supply chain companies (e.g., bioreactor manufacturers, growth media suppliers, scaffold producers).
- Consultants and analysts specializing in the alternative protein market.
By participating in our webinar, you'll gain access to a range of exclusive opportunities:
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