![]() ![]() ![]() We will use this platform to systematically evaluate the effect of microgravity on meat cell production parameters including cell expansion, recovery, and quality. We will use induced pluripotent stem cells derived from lamb as starting cells and formulate an animal-component-free media to support the proliferation and differentiation of iPSCs into muscle cells. A clinostat with an integrated environmental chamber will be developed to generate time-averaged simulated microgravity while maintaining suitable cell culture conditions. Microcarriers will be produced in a microfluidic particle generator to achieve size uniformity. RESEARCH APPROACH: We will grow cells on specialized microcarriers and expand them in a stirred bioreactor. OBJECTIVE: The primary goal of this multidisciplinary proposal is to develop a platform for growing cultured meat under simulated microgravity conditions. ![]() Nominated Principal Investigator: Akbari, Mohsen Nominated Principal Investigator Affiliation: University of Victoria Application Title: Cultivated meat production in zero gravity: Making burgers for astronauts Amount Awarded: $250,000 Co-Principal Investigator: Rossi, Fabio Co-Applicant: Shi, Yang Research summary By doing so, award recipients strengthen public understanding about and support for interdisciplinary, international, high-risk/high-reward and fast-breaking research. When NFRF award recipients share their research publicly, they must acknowledge their NFRF funding. Federal support for research is an investment by Canadians. ![]()
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