Innovation Unleashed: At The Forefront of Bioconvergence & Animal-Free Tech

The Talks

1. Animal Free Bio-Convergence

Dr. Shai Melcer / Head of the National Bio-convergence Program

Dr. Shai Melcer heads the National Bio-convergence Program, working with multiple partners in the Israeli government to promote the field as an economic driver via excellence in multi-disciplinary R&D, specialized human capital, infrastructure, and regulatory policy.

Shai is also an associate lecturer for Biotechnology at the Hebrew University.

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2. Organ-on-a-Chip: A New Tool for Studying Human Physiology

Prof. Maoz develops cutting-edge Organs-on-a-Chip technology to model human physiology, advancing drug testing and disease research. His lab integrates smart sensors to study brain function and link multiple organ systems for high-throughput screening (HTS).

The use of Organs-on-a-Chip is to investigate human physiology in health and disease. These microfluidic devices, populated with human cells, replicate organ function, offering a groundbreaking approach to studying complex biological systems without direct human experimentation. Prof. Maoz's lab develops cutting-edge lab develops and implements this technology to unlock fundamental insights into human physiology.

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3. Plant-Based Growth Mediums

Dr. Dana Yarden / Co-founder @ BioBetter

In the Animal-Free world, innovation and adaptability are key to success-BioBetter began as a cellular agriculture company and, since 2021, has specialized in the production of growth factors for the cultivated meat industry.

However, as the market slowed down, we faced a challenge: how to remain relevant?

The solution was a strategic shift - utilizing the same proteins in a new application - leading us to enter the cosmetics industry.

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