We are working on producing tissue engineering constructions with bacterial cellulose, which resemble chicken pieces, in the form of analog prototypes of boneless chicken breast fillets. To accomplish that, massive edible structures of 3D bacterial nanocellulose will be used.
The alternative
protein ecosystem
Vivian Feddern
Researcher
Vivian is a GFI-funded researcher. Read more about our Research Grants Program here.
- Host institution: Embrapa Suínos e Aves [translation: Embrapa Swine and Poultry]
- Position: Staff researcher
- Discipline: Agricultural science, Animal science, Cellular biology, Nutritional science
- Alternative protein type: Cultivated
- Collaboration opportunities: Industry partnership, Joint research
- Hiring for: Graduate students, Postdoctoral fellows, Research staff, Undergraduate students
- Region: Latin America
- Technology focus: End product formulation and manufacturing, Scaffolding and structure
- Location: Concórdia, Santa Catarina, Brazil