In this presentation for the Tufts Senior Connection, David Kaplan details the lab’s pioneering work in cellular agriculture, a field dedicated to producing high-quality meat and dairy products directly from animal cells without the need for traditional factory farming. By leveraging tissue engineering and plant-based scaffolding, the Kaplan Lab is addressing global challenges such as resource scarcity and food security while simultaneously enhancing the nutritional profile and safety of the foods we consume. Professor Kaplan highlights the dramatic reduction in production costs and the exciting future where personalized, sustainable food options can be tailored to meet individual health needs.