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Meet the researcher: Using biomedical insights to advance cultivated meat with Petra Kluger
Conrad AstleyDr Petra Kluger, who moved into cultivated meat after a career in tissue engineering, says greater collaboration between scientists from different disciplines will be vital to advance the field.
Before and after: 5 years of GFI Europe in 6 maps
Emily JohnsonOn 22 August 2019, GFI Europe was founded. To celebrate GFI Europe’s fifth ‘birthday’, we’re taking a look at the ‘before and after’ of alternative proteins in Europe, from the perspectives of science, policy, industry and our team.
The network effect: How COST Action research networks can kick-start alternative protein innovation
David HuntLearn more about the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) funded research networks offering an open space for collaboration among scientists across Europe (and beyond).
Biotech Heights, the public-private collaboration to boost home-grown protein diversification in Sweden
David HuntA trip to Biotech Heights, a newly launched public-private partnership initiative based in Sweden.
Europe aspires to lead in cleantech and biotech – but they need alternative proteins to win the race
Pauline GrimmerIt's time for policymakers to rethink their approach, and give the same level of priority to alternative proteins as they do to other promising biotech and cleantech fields.
“Per me, ora è molto peggio”. L’Italia alla prese con una fuga dei cervelli sulla scia del controverso divieto di utilizzo della carne coltivata
Ilaria BertiniDopo che l'Italia è diventata l'unico paese al mondo ad aver vietato la carne coltivata, parliamo con i ricercatori del futuro che li aspetta.
“We will have to leave because we don’t have a future here.” Italian researchers fear brain drain in wake of controversial cultivated meat ban
Conrad AstleyFollowing the controversial cultivated meat ban, some fear an exodus of talented young scientists – particularly unwelcome given nearly 10% of Italians already live abroad – while others are concerned the move may cut off future funding opportunities and damage the country’s scientific standing on the global stage.
2023 was a record-breaking year for UK alternative protein research funding – here’s a recap
Linus PardoeThe results of a £15.6 million funding call round out a bumper year for British alternative protein researchers and entrepreneurs.
Cultivated meat backed by UK government’s new National Vision for Engineering Biology
The UK's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has today highlighted the critical role that alternative proteins like cultivated meat can play in achieving key national objectives for economic growth and food production as part of the National Vision for Engineering Biology.