Undergraduate Researchers at the Forefront of Cellular Agriculture
The Kaplan Lab is proud to provide a fertile ground for undergraduate researchers to explore their passions and contribute to the future of food. Students… Read More »Undergraduate Researchers at the Forefront of Cellular Agriculture
David highlighted in Vox’s “The Future Perfect 50”
David was recently featured as one of Vox’s “The Future Perfect 50” for his groundbreaking work in the field of cellular agriculture! Read Kenny Torrella’s… Read More »David highlighted in Vox’s “The Future Perfect 50”
New Cells from Kaplan Lab Could Drastically Reduce Cultivated Meat Costs
A significant breakthrough from the Kaplan Lab promises to dramatically reduce the cost of cultivated meat, as detailed in a recent publication in Cell Reports… Read More »New Cells from Kaplan Lab Could Drastically Reduce Cultivated Meat Costs
“Pork Tank” Showcases Innovative Solutions in Cellular Agriculture
Students in the “Cellular Agriculture & Biofabricated Foods” course recently pitched their startup ideas in a “Pork Tank” competition, a “Shark Tank”-style event designed to… Read More »“Pork Tank” Showcases Innovative Solutions in Cellular Agriculture
Happy holidays from the Kaplan Lab!
The Kaplan Lab recently celebrated the holiday season at the Night Shift Brewery!
David Kaplan Named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
We are thrilled to announce that David Kaplan has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) in the class of 2023.… Read More »David Kaplan Named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
Tender x TUCCA
Tender Food—a local company working to make delicious, nutritious, and affordable alternative meats—was recently awarded the highly competitive Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II… Read More »Tender x TUCCA
Tufts establishes world’s first minor in cellular agriculture
Olivia Calkins and Adham Ali—both members of the Kaplan Lab since their sophomore year, and co-founders of the Tufts Alt Protein Project—are two of the… Read More »Tufts establishes world’s first minor in cellular agriculture
InSciDE Conference Presentation: American Association of Extracellular Vesicles 2023
Members of the lab including Peter Hsi and Vishal Tandon presented at the American Association of Extracellular Vesicles (AAEV) conference (Boston, MA) in 2023! Their… Read More »InSciDE Conference Presentation: American Association of Extracellular Vesicles 2023
Welcome, 2023 PhD cohort!
10 new PhD students recently joined the Kaplan Lab—we’re so happy to have you on the team! Welcome to: Alexis Walker, Tom Ryder, Stephen Schwartz,… Read More »Welcome, 2023 PhD cohort!
The Power of Collaboration: Transforming Modern Medicine with Silk
A long-standing collaboration between the Kaplan Lab and Fiorenzo Omenetto’s Silklab at Tufts is unlocking the vast potential of silk to revolutionize modern medicine. By… Read More »The Power of Collaboration: Transforming Modern Medicine with Silk
InSciDE Conference Presentation: Advances in 3D Bioprinting and Cerebral Vascular Conferences 2023
Members of the lab including Liam Power, Philip Houtz, Ying Chen, and Michael Whalen presented at both the Advances in 3D Bioprinting Conference (Haifa, Israel)… Read More »InSciDE Conference Presentation: Advances in 3D Bioprinting and Cerebral Vascular Conferences 2023
A Taste of the Future: Kaplan Lab Students Visit Bay Area Food-Tech Innovators
PhD students from the Kaplan Lab recently had the unique opportunity to visit several cellular agriculture companies in the Bay Area. The trip provided a… Read More »A Taste of the Future: Kaplan Lab Students Visit Bay Area Food-Tech Innovators
Draper Scholar Peter Hsi Presents Research on Traumatic Brain Injury
Kaplan Lab PhD student and Draper Scholar, Peter Hsi, recently presented his research on traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) at the 2023 Draper Research Symposium. As… Read More »Draper Scholar Peter Hsi Presents Research on Traumatic Brain Injury
A Day in the Life of a Celtics Dancer and Kaplan Lab Researcher
We’re shining a spotlight on our very own Kirsten Trinidad, a PhD student who perfectly balances her passion for science and dance. By day, Kirsten… Read More »A Day in the Life of a Celtics Dancer and Kaplan Lab Researcher
InSciDE Conference Presentation: TERMIS Americas 2023
Members of the lab including Marly Coe, Sydni Rosenfeld, Volha Liaudanskaya, Liam Power, Philip Houtz, Ying Chen, and Michael Whalen presented at the TERMIS Americas… Read More »InSciDE Conference Presentation: TERMIS Americas 2023
Trends in Cell Biology showcases Andrew Stout’s art and publication
Andrew is a 5th year PhD student whose cell ag art was recently featured in Trends in Cell Biology. Go Andrew!
The Green Team makes strides at SciTech
Michael Saad—a 4th year PhD student in the Kaplan Lab—was recently highlighted for his work in assembling the Green Team at SciTech, made up of… Read More »The Green Team makes strides at SciTech
Hope for New Alzheimer’s Treatments
A preliminary study led by Kaplan Lab postdoctoral research fellow Dana Cairns, offers promising new avenues for Alzheimer’s treatment. Using a 3D model of living… Read More »Hope for New Alzheimer’s Treatments