Join us for an exciting event aimed at helping professionals who are interested in careers in the alternative protein sector. Our lightning talk format will feature 3-6 speakers who will share insights into their careers, day-to-day work, how they landed their roles, what challenges they face, and what they've learned along the way.
This event is designed to remove barriers and uncertainties that may be preventing you from making progress in your career plans or transition. Our speakers will offer advice on how to test fit, what they've changed their minds on, and how they can help attendees find opportunities in the field. Whether you're just starting to explore a career in animal advocacy or you're further along in the process, this event is for you.
Speakers:
Dana Wilson, Alternative Proteins Policy Officer at Coller Foundation. Dana works to expand the alternative protein ecosystem in the UK by supporting policy work in this area. She previously worked on Defra's Animal Health and Welfare Pathway and conducted research into cultivated leather.
Max Jamilly, Co-Founder at Hoxton Farms, a biotech company that combines cell biology and mathematical modelling to make animal fat. Max has a PhD in synthetic biology from Oxford, an MPhil in Bioscience Enterprise from Cambridge and an MA in Natural Sciences (Biological) from Cambridge.
Abhi Kumar, Program Associate at Open Philanthropy. Abhi works on investigating promising opportunities in the development and commercialization of alternatives to animal products. Previously, he worked as a researcher studying the cost structure of meat alternatives. Prior to that, he worked on the investment teams at venture capital funds Lever VC and Ahimsa VC.
Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro, Group Leader and Lecturer at Imperial College London. Rodrigo is leading a research group at RLAlab and works at the interface of synthetic biology and metabolic engineering. He is based in the Department of Bioengineering and the Center for Synthetic Biology and Innovation at Imperial. His research group is interested in how the development of synthetic biology can revolutionise biotechnologies and help us to move towards a sustainable bio-based economy.
You'll have the chance to meet others who are in similar positions and get guidance from those who have been in your shoes. Our goal is to help you understand the next steps in your career and where you could be a good fit. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about what it's like to work in alternative proteins and take the next step in your career journey.