CARMA2: 2nd CARMA Conference: From Process to Product BMA House London, UK, September 9, 2025

Conference website	https://carmahub.co.uk/carma-conference-2025-save-the-date/
Submission link	https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=carma2
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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 2^nd 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. Please see below for further details. 

An interactive workshop session will explore the alignment of manufacturing, sustainability and regulatory issues with feedback to date from the CARMA citizen and stakeholder panels. To set the scene for the workshop session we are delighted to announce our first keynote speaker, Professor Robin May, Chief Scientific Advisor of the Food Standards Agency, who will present on ‘Regulating Innovation: Cell Cultivated Products Sandbox’.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. 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