The Big Experiment: Che Connon. Lab-grown tissues in medicine, food and fashion

Dr Che Connon joins me in this episode of The Big Experiment, to share his work in this area. Che has over 20 years of experience in extracellular matrix biology. He is currently a Professor of Tissue Engineering at Newcastle University. Dr. Connon is also the CEO of BSF Enterprise PLC, the parent company of several cultured tissue start-ups. We delve into the intersection of science and business in developing innovative technologies such as this.

Che shares the complexity of tissue mechanics and the advantages of bottom-up methods over traditional top-down approaches. We also talk about the environmental benefits and ethical considerations of alternative leathers and cultivated meats.

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