MicroHarvest
Joel Thogersen is a Senior Scientist in Analytical Development at MicroHarvest, a BioTech company known for its rapid protein production technology, since October 2022. With a strong background in scientific research, Joel has held various positions including Project Manager at the European Vaccine Initiative and QC Lab Technician at Ohly. Experience as a researcher spans multiple institutions, including the University of Heidelberg and Charles Sturt University, focusing on areas such as neuroanatomy and antioxidant properties of Australian bushfoods. In addition to scientific endeavors, Joel produces music and videos through THOG Productions since 2007. Joel holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biotechnology, specializing in Reproductive Biology from the University of Newcastle.
MicroHarvest
MicroHarvest is an early-stage startup in Hamburg, Germany. The company is on a mission to produce better, healthier and tastier protein, produced sustainably using the power of microorganisms. Its proprietary and scalable technology allows producing nutritional biomass from fast-growing bacteria, with potential applications across the wholeprotein value chain. With that, MicroHarvest contributes to a world where everyone has access to nutritious food through a fair and resilient food system.