20 Women Trailblazing the Future of Food Science

With a background in diabetes and metabolism nutrition, Dr. Blagrove is taking on the ice cream industry with a revolutionary new dairy-free ice cream company. 

Dr. Rotem-Wildeman has been driving innovation in the food and beverage industry for over two decades, now using her chemical engineering background to accelerate the growth of plant-based protein.

A cell biologist by training, Dr. Lê is Australia’s leading pioneer in the future of cellular agriculture and sustainable protein.

Dr. Strickland is using her cell biology expertise to empower mothers around the world by creating nutritious, breastmilk alternatives for infants. 

Dr. Luo’s chemical engineering background is powering a new world of high-quality protein in Canada through precision fermentation technology.

With a molecular biology expertise, Dr. Srivastva is on the cutting edge of innovation in the future of cell-based seafood.

Dr. Bubner’s taking on a wild new world of cell-based wagyu beef, elk and bison with her deep science background in fungi and plants.

Dr. Chng is catapulting the future of sustainable, cell-based seafood forward in Singapore with her expertise in developmental biology.

Dr. Krieger’s background in cellular and molecular biology is powering the creation of the next generation of cell-based meat technology.

As a biochemist by training, Dr. Holz-Schietinger is one of the industry’s leading flavor and taste innovators at Impossible Foods.

With a deep background in food chemistry, Dr. Hume is pioneering new technologies to create sustainable, animal-free proteins.

As a biochemist by trade, Dr. Martínez-Marshall is building technology to scale and accelerate the growth of cell-based protein around the world.

With an expertise in molecular biology, Dr. Rothenbücher is pioneering the future of 3-D printed plant-based seafood.

Dr. Li’s expertise in food science is the perfect fit for industry giant, Eat Just, and their quest to recreate the food system, starting with eggs.

Dr. Falconer’s background as a biochemist is leap frogging her groundbreaking company and the launch of the world’s first cell-based pet food.

With a background in biosystems engineering, Dr. Fallahi is now bringing plant-based proteins to the masses.

Dr. Dyson’s deep expertise in physics is empowering her to repurpose old NASA technology to create sustainable, animal-free protein.

A trailblazing advocate for alt protein, Dr. Specht and her biological sciences expertise have been integral to the development of the industry.

Dr. Deng is a plant biology expert on a mission to launch clean label, hyper-realistic plant-based protein.

Dr. Estrada’s background in chemistry is empowering her to scale one of the world’s most exciting and innovative vegan pet food companies.