Talking With a Cultivated Meat Innovator, MAHA at IFT FIRST

Featured Guests

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  Bianca Le Phd

  Bianca Lê is head of special projects and external affairs at Mission Barns. Prior to joining Mission Barns, she was founder, executive director, and chair of Cellular Agriculture Australia, a nonprofit organization with the mission of promoting and accelerating research, collaboration, and innovation across the cellular agriculture sector in Australia. She has a PhD, anatomy and developmental biology, Monash University, a BS (Honours), physiology, Monash University, and a BS, human structure and function, University of Melbourne.
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  Martin Hahn Food Law Expert

  Martin Hahn is a partner at Hogan Lovells with deep expertise in food law and regulatory strategy. With a background in food technology and a J.D. from Northwestern University, he advises clients across the food industry on ingredient approvals, labeling, enforcement, and compliance challenges. His work spans conventional foods, dietary supplements, infant formulas, and emerging product categories like hemp extracts.
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  Maha Tahiri Nutrition Advisor

  Maha Tahiri is CEO and founder of Nutrition Sustainability Strategies LLC, where she advises companies on global health, nutrition, and regulatory strategy. A seasoned executive and board advisor, she brings decades of experience leading innovation and public health initiatives at major food and beverage companies. Tahiri is known for translating science and consumer insights into strategies that drive sustainable growth and improve the food system.