CARMA2: 2nd CARMA Conference BMA House London, UK, September 9, 2025 |
| Conference website | https://carmahub.co.uk/carma-conference-2025/ |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=carma2 |
| Poster | download |
| Abstract registration deadline | July 31, 2025 |
| Submission deadline | July 31, 2025 |
From Process to Plate: Progressing Cellular Agriculture Products to the Market
Please join us for the 2nd annual CARMA Conference. A one day in-person event in central London for all those interested in innovation and advancement in the field of cellular agriculture manufacturing.
The meeting will feature an update on the EPSRC-funded CARMA project with a number of more detailed presentations from work package leads. There will also be opportunities for the wider community to submit abstracts for invited oral and poster presentations.
Outline programme:
- 09:30 Registration
- Opening address - Professor Gary Lye, CARMA Co-director and Conference Chair, University College London
- Update on progress and how to get involved - Professor Marianne Ellis, CARMA Director, University of Bath
- Keynote presentation - Efficiency, efficiency, efficiency......considerations for reducing cost in cultivated meat production - Professor Ramiro Alberio, University of Nottingham
- Abstract presentations
- Updates from CARMA Grand Challenge 2: Bioprocessing strategies for cost effective and sustainable cultivated meat production. Dr Petra Hanga, University College London
- Lunch, poster walk and trade exhibition
- Updates from CARMA Grand Challenge 1: The emergent supply chain of cultivated meat: an initial analysis. Professor Brian Squire, University of Bristol
- Keynote presentation - Regulating innovation: the cell cultivated products sandbox. Professor Robin May, University of Birmingham
- Focused workshop on key technological challenges and issues raised by citizen and stakeholder forums. Dr Atenchong Talleh Nkobou, Royal Agricultural University
- 16:30 Closing remarks and abstract prize presentation, Professor Gary Lye
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. Please submit a brief (250 word) abstract and upload images or figures if required. N.B. we do not require you to submit a paper.
The following paper categories are welcome:
- Abstracts describing relevant engineering projects and social science research related to cellular agriculture
List of Topics
1. Novel Alternative Proteins & Emerging Sources
• Plant-based proteins: cell lines, media development, biomaterials, bioprocessing
• Single-cell proteins (fungi, bacteria)
• Insect-based proteins: cell lines, media development, biomaterials, bioprocessing
• Novel hybrid protein sources (e.g., plant-microbial blends)
2. Precision Fermentation
• Strain engineering (yeast, fungi, bacteria, algae)
• Metabolic engineering & synthetic biology
• Bioprocessing, bioreactor design and scale-up technologies
• Product diversification (proteins, lipids, bioactive compounds)
3. Cultivated Meat & Cellular Agriculture
• Cell line selection and optimisation
• Media development and serum-free formulations
• Scaffolding technologies and biomaterials
• Bioprocessing, bioreactor design and scale-up technologies
4. Downstream Processing & Biomanufacturing
• Extraction and purification technologies
• Innovative separation techniques (proteins, lipids, beta-glucans)
• Waste valorisation and media recycling
• Process intensification and integration
5. Sensory Science: Taste, Texture & Consumer Experience
• Product formulation for optimal sensory attributes
• Flavour enhancement and masking strategies
• Texture optimisation across various protein sources
• Comparative sensory evaluation with traditional proteins
6. Sustainability & Life Cycle Assessment
• Environmental impact analysis (LCA methodologies)
• Resource and energy efficiency assessments
7. Safety and Regulations
• Regulatory frameworks and compliance
• Safety assessment methodologies
8. Socioeconomics, Ethics and Public Acceptance
• Ethical discussions surrounding alternative proteins
• Socio-cultural implications of shifting dietary patterns
• Impact on traditional agriculture and food systems
• Inclusivity, accessibility, and global food security considerations
• Risk perception and public communication strategies
• Consumer behaviour and acceptance studies
This list is not exhaustive and other abstract topics will be considered
Committees
Program Committee
- Dr Maria Laura Vieri
- Dr Ehsan Nourafkan
- Dr Sajad Shokri
- Dr Fatima Anjum
- Dr Lewis McDonald
- Dr Anshuman Singh
- Dr Onyeka Chukwuka
- Dr Krishnamurthy Ravichandar
Organizing committee
- Professor Gary Lye
- Dr Petra Hanga
- Dr Maria Laura Vieri
- Dr Ehsan Nourafkan
- Professor Marianne Ellis
- Dr Fiona Carter
- Mrs Lucinda Brook
Venue
The conference will be held in BMA House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9JP
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to carma-hub@bath.ac.uk