Andras Forgacs
Biotech Pioneer | Transforming Animal Agriculture with Cultured Meat
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Andras Forgacs is a pioneering entrepreneur in the field of cultured meat. As co-founder and CEO of Modern Meadow, he is developing technology to grow animal proteins in the lab, providing a more ethical and sustainable alternative to traditional livestock farming.
Forgacs previously co-founded Organovo, a 3D bioprinting company. His TED Talks on the future of food production have reached millions, inspiring audiences with the promise of lab-grown meat and leather.
Forgacs' keynotes offer a glimpse into the coming biotechnology revolution and how it will reshape industries from agriculture to fashion.
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Leather and meat without killing animals
By 2050, it will take 100 billion land animals to provide the world's population with meat, dairy, eggs and leather goods. Maintaining this herd will take a huge, potentially unsustainable toll on the planet. What if there were a different way? In this eye-opening talk, tissue engineering advocate Andras Forgacs argues that biofabricating meat and leather is a civilized way to move past killing animals for hamburgers and handbags.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED 2013 | 2013 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
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