Reimagining meat: The scientific case for alternative proteins

This webinar provides an exciting introduction to the world of alternative protein research and its abundance of scientific opportunities. The Good Food Institute's subject matter experts share how both familiar and emerging technologies are being harnessed to accelerate foundational research in meat made with plants, animal stem cells, and microbes. Learn how you can apply your expertise in this domain of high-impact research—where innovation meets growing societal demands for a more sustainable and just protein supply.

The webinar covers:
-- GFI's theory of change and the case for alternative proteins
-- Key technical opportunities and innovations in plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation technologies
-- GFI's internal grants and external funding landscape
-- Useful resources for collaborative research on alternative proteins

Agenda:
0:00 Welcome
2:16 The case for alternative proteins
8:40 The science of plant-based meat
15:57 The science of cultivated meat
25:37 The science of fermentation
36:10 Funding opportunities
37:48 Key resources
41:41 Q&A

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About The Good Food Institute:
The Good Food Institute (GFI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working internationally to make alternative proteins like plant-based and cultivated meat delicious, affordable, and accessible. GFI advances open-access research, mobilizes resources and talent, and empowers partners across the food system to create a sustainable, secure, and just protein supply.

Learn more about the organization at https://www.gfi.org​​
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