University of Toronto Alt Protein Project

?? Dr.Cameron Semper, a postdoctoral fellow and Assistant Professor in the Cumming School of Medicine UCalgary will be our distinguished speakers for the 2025 Canadian Alt Protein Symposium! He has extensive research experiences across protein biochemistry, structural biology and fungal genetics ??. Dr.Semper's research areas lie in fungal-pathogens and using fungi as cell factories in biotechnological applications. Some fungi are versatile cell factories, which mean they can be engineered to produce a wide range of bio-pharmaceutical products from enzymes ??, vitamins ??, to antibiotics. We look forward to hearing Dr.Semper to speak about cultivated meat & seafood development during the panel ????! For more information and event schedule: Check out our website: https://lnkd.in/erbEn43M Date ?? : March 29th, 2025 (8 am to 5 pm) Location ??: Medical Sciences (MS) Auditorium, University of Toronto

?? We are thrilled to announce that Dr.Nathan Vo, an Assistant Professor in the Dept of Health Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University ???? ?? will be our distinguished speakers for the 2025 Canadian Alt Protein Symposium! Dr.Vo's research areas lie in cell biology, tissue culture, and cell-line generation. He has extensive teaching experiences across medical physics and applied health sciences courses ????. In 2022, he was the recipient of the Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities' Award of Excellence. This year, he is the recipient of the 2025 Early Career Award from the Society for In Vitro Biology ??! We look forward to hearing about cultivated meat & seafood development ????! Date: March 29th ?? Website: https://lnkd.in/erbEn43M Register for the symposium today!!!

?? We are thrilled to announce that Dr.Yadira Tejeda-Saldana, the Research Collaborations Director at New Harvest ?? and a co-founder of Cellular Agriculture Canada ????, will be our distinguished speakers for the 2025 Canadian Alt Protein Symposium! Within Canada ????, she played a pivotal role in advocating for cellular agriculture, where we will begin to rely on cell cultures ?? instead of animals for producing various goods! This transforms how we make products ranging from eggs ??, milk ??, to meat ??. She also revolutionized policies across the farming ???? and agricultural industry ??????to combat public health challenges. We are incredibly grateful and really look forward ?? to hearing about food safety and public health???? within the cellualr agriculture field ?? #altprotein

We are thrilled to announce that Bruce Friedrich Bruce Friedrich, the Founder and President from The Good Food Institute ??will be one of our distinguished speakers for the 2025 Canadian Alt Protein Symposium! He spearheaded global movements by advocating to use plant-based ??, fermentation-derived ????, and cultivated meat ?? ?? to mitigate environmental impact from modern meat production ??. We are incredibly honoured to have him in the symposium and look forward ?? to learning how to meaningfully contribute to the future of sustainable protein alternatives. #altprotein Want to learn more? Sign up for the symposium today! https://canadaaltprotein.ca

Calling all Canadian (and nearby) alt protein enthusiasts! ???? The The Waterloo Alt. Protein Project, McMaster Alt Protein Project, and University of Toronto Alt Protein Project are joining forces to plan/host the 2025 Canadian Alternative Protein Symposium on March 29th! ?? Register today to hear from and connect with Bruce Friedrich and other experts dedicated to transforming global food systems through innovative alternative proteins! ???? https://lnkd.in/gDqmBwNX

Exciting Announcement! We’re thrilled to be co-hosting Canada’s first-ever student-run Alternative Protein Symposium alongside the The Waterloo Alt. Protein Project and McMaster Alt Protein Project! ?? What’s this all about? This one day event is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of alternative proteins, including cultivated meat, plant-based, and fermentation-derived solutions. Featuring panels on cutting-edge research, industry applications, and regulatory challenges, plus networking and funding discussions, it’s a key opportunity to connect, innovate, and shape the future of food. Why come?? ?? Hear from experts and industry leaders shaping the future of food? ?? Connect with like-minded students, researchers, and professionals? ?? Explore cutting-edge tech that’s changing the game ?? March 29th @ University of Toronto—Don’t miss out! ?? Register now: https://lu.ma/we0kc1bc ?? Learn more & check out our speakers: https://lnkd.in/erbEn43M A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors: School of Cities, University of Toronto,Ontario Genomics, Myo Palate, University of Toronto - Department of Cell and Systems Biology, Plant Curious , and Odd Burger. Plus, a special thanks to The Good Food Institute for their continued support! ?? Want to support the next generation of alternative protein leaders? We’re still welcoming sponsors! If your company is interested in partnering with us, reach out at [email protected]—let’s grow this movement together!

?? Exciting times at the University of Toronto! Last Friday, September 20th, we hosted our first Meet & Greet event for the U of T Alt Protein Project, and it was a success! From insightful conversations on the future of alternative proteins to connecting with other passionate individuals, it was a fantastic evening of networking and idea-sharing. ???? A huge thank you to everyone who attended—we're excited to keep building this community and can't wait for what's next! Stay tuned for more events and ways to get involved.

Great turnout at last Friday's Clubs Fair! ?? We loved sharing our passion for alternative proteins and the exciting projects we're working on. Thanks to everyone who stopped by—your enthusiasm for sustainable food solutions is inspiring! Can't wait to see what we achieve together this year.

?? Welcome to the University of Toronto Alt Protein Project! ?? Who are we??We’re a chapter of a global student movement established by The Good Food Institute, dedicated to building university hubs for alternative protein education, research, and innovation. We aim to create a vibrant community around the alternative protein field. What do we do??At the UofT APP, we host Educational Events, provide Research Opportunities, build Community, advocate for Sustainability. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn for updates. Feel free to DM us with any questions or email us at?[email protected]!?