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Cambridge Global Food Security

An Interdisciplinary Research Centre at the University of Cambridge
 

Cambridge Glycoscience: Developing plant-based ingredients that replace sugar in food products

Speakers:

Dr Tom Simmons, Founder & CEO of Cambridge Glycoscience

Tom has over 10 years of experience in carbohydrate biochemistry. He formerly held fellowships at the University of Cambridge and at the World Economic Forum and has advocated sugar reduction initiatives through Sky News and Channel 4 television appearances.

Professor Paul Dupree, Scientific Advisor, Cambridge Glycoscience 

Paul is a Professor of Plant Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge. His lab performs cutting edge scientific research into the synthesis, function and use of plant fibres. For many years his lab led the UK's BBSRC Sustainable Bioenergy Sugars Programme.

Date: 
Thursday, 15 November, 2018 - 16:00 to 17:00
Contact name: 
Niina Valbuena
Contact email: 
Contact phone: 
01223330446
Event location: 
Department of Plant Sciences, Large Lecture Theatre