Science
Explore the science of plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived meat. Discover research ideas, funding opportunities, and open-access tools.
Cultivated
Model-guided optimization of alt protein
Years active: 2023This project will develop and optimize low-cost serum-free culture media for cultivated chicken meat, using metabolic modeling and spent media analysis.
Multi-omic profiling for cultivated seafood
Years active: 2023This project will leverage multi-omic data to analyze several fish species in depth.
Optimizing growth media for bovine cells
Years active: 2023Dr. Betenbaugh is developing a model-based approach to optimize media to reduce the cost of cultivated meat and improve product yield and quality.
Genome-scale metabolic model of porcine cells
Years active: 2023A genome-scale metabolic model of porcine cells will be constructed and validated to identify the most efficient way to feed porcine cells.
CulFish
Years active: 2023This project will produce an animal-free source of nutrients from upcycled waste streams for fish cells, enabling reductions in the cost of cultivated fish.
Essentials
This is a resource hub for anyone interested in plant-based meat, cultivated meat, and fermentation.
Japanese language resources
Compelling Japanese-language research and reports focusing on alternative proteins from the Good Food Institute.
Korean language resources
Compelling Korean-language research and reports focusing on alternative proteins from the Good Food Institute.
Alumni of the Alt Protein Project: cultivating key skills beyond the classroom
Asia SheehabHow an engineer and a food scientist built practical skills through experiential learning opportunities.
