Seren Kell, GFI Europe science and technology manager

Seren Kell

Head of SciTech

Seren works with scientists to develop, fund and promote open-source research on sustainable proteins.

Areas of expertise: plant-based and cultivated meat science, biochemistry, Europe’s sustainable protein research ecosystem, research funding.

Seren leads our science and technology work, collaborating with scientists, academics and innovators to support advances in the science of sustainable protein and foster a thriving research ecosystem across Europe. Seren’s background is in biochemistry, the cultivated meat space, and open innovation. She also co-founded Cellular Agriculture UK.

Our science and technology team works to advance sustainable protein research

Science and technology

Seren leads our science and technology work in Europe. Learn more about the science of sustainable protein and access resources for researchers.

Latest updates from Seren

collaboration on sustainable protein science is essential

6 key priorities to accelerate sustainable protein science

Recent scientific developments in plant-based foods, cultivated meat and fermentation have been incredible, but there is still a huge amount…

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Diving deeper into Horizon Europe funding to unlock sustainable protein innovation

The latest Horizon Europe funding call is a treasure trove of opportunities for sustainable protein researchers.

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GFI and EIT Food launch Innovation Challenge to bring down cost of cultivating meat

Cultivated meat is getting closer and closer to our dining tables, but there are still some pressing technical challenges we…