Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Join members from the team leading the Microbial Food Hub, one of the UKRI Engineering Biology Mission Hubs, as they provide an overview of their expansive engineering biology programme.

The Microbial Food Hub brings together world-leading researchers, industry, policymakers, and chefs to develop novel microbial foods and ingredients that reduce environmental impact, improve nutrition, and advance the circular economy.

You can expect to learn more about:
 the aims and objectives of this UKRI Engineering Biology Mission Hub
 research and innovation activities taking place across the consortium
 opportunities to engage with the programme

Find out more about the Microbial Food Hub: microbialfoodhub.co.uk

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Introduction to UKRI Engineering Biology Mission Hubs programme
00:03:50 – Introduction to Microbial Food Hub – Dr Rodrigo Ledesma Amaro
00:13:42 – Overview of research activities and facilities – Professor Dimitris Charalampopoulos
00:30:42 – Overview of impact activities – Professor Karen Polizzi
00:36:35 – Future plans and engagement – Julia Espeso Bischofberger
00:41:27 – Q&A


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