Course introduction
In Cellular Agriculture, biotechnological methods are used to produce traditionally animal derived products. In this rapidly developing field there are two main approaches: either components are produced via precision fermentation using genetically modified micro-organisms, or cellular products such as meat are grown in bioreactors. This advanced course will offer a variety of lectures, combined with group work, to highlight key steps in developing successful cellular agricultural products. In this way, the course will present an intensive and in-depth overview of the state of the art.
12 - 14 November 2024
Delft University of Technology
Van der Maasweg 9
2629 HZ Delft, the Netherlands
Advanced Course Cellular Agriculture – Precision fermentation and cultured meat
Programme
During the lectures, the following topics will be addressed:
Cellular Agriculture, technical and societal topics, such as:
- Food product development
- Cell lines (microbial and animal)
- Cell growth, differentiation of animal cells
- Process design, bioreactor design, process monitoring
- Techno-economic evaluation and Life Cycle Analysis
- Legal aspects of novel food registration
- Consumer acceptance
Advanced Course Cellular Agriculture – Precision fermentation and cultured meat
Who should attend?
This Advanced Course is aimed at professionals (MSc, PhD, or equivalent experience) in biotechnology, food production, or biochemical process engineering with a basic working knowledge of the other disciplines. The course is aimed at those active in academia and industry who seek to update their knowledge on Cellular Agriculture. Both technical and societal topics will be covered in the course. In addition, this Advanced Course is an elective in the two-year postgraduate programs of Delft University of Technology.
Advanced Course Cellular Agriculture – Precision fermentation and cultured meat
Fee
*To be eligible for the reduced early bird fee you need to register before 3 September 2024. If this date is exceeded, the regular fee applies.
**A limited number of fellowships is available for PhD students and SME’s (small/medium enterprise). Fellowships will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. To apply as to one of these fellowships, please include a copy either of your registration as a PhD student from your university or a proof of the SME-status of the company you work at.
The fee includes course materials, lunches and the buffets and the course dinners as indicated on the program. The fee does not cover other meals or lodging.
The course fee
Early bird*
€ 2.100,-
Regular fee
€ 2.350,-
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME/Startups/scaleups)**
€ 1.350,-
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME/Startups/scaleups) of Biotech Campus Delft**
€ 1.150,-
PhD Students**
€ 1.150,-
Advanced Course Cellular Agriculture – Precision fermentation and cultured meat
Course board members
Prof.dr.ir. Marcel Ottens
Board member
Prof.dr.ir. René Wijffels
Board member
