BEI Meeting Biotechnology @ TU Delft

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Circular Economy (chair: Cees Haringa)

Food Production (chair: Lotte Asveld)

Health (chair: Marcel Reinders)

Circular Economy
Industrial biotechnology is being used to replace petrochemical-based products with bio-based alternatives. Microorganisms are harnessed to produce chemicals, plastics, and fuels using renewable resources, including agricultural waste and even CO₂.

Food Production
Biotechnology is improving crop resilience through gene-editing techniques, enhancing sustainability in agriculture. Additionally, cellular agriculture, such as lab-grown meat and microbial protein production, is emerging as a viable alternative to traditional animal farming.

Health
The role of biotechnology in medicine is expanding, particularly in vaccine development, gene therapy, cancer treatment, and disease diagnostics. The success of COVID-19 vaccines has demonstrated the potential of rapid biotechnological innovations in healthcare.