Revolutionizing Agriculture: The impact of transgene-free CRISPR single cell technology in a deregulating Europe
As Europe embarks on a transformative journey by deregulating new genomic techniques (NGT's), a ground breaking opportunity arises to address some of the most pressing global challenges. This speech explores the revolutionary potential of transgene-free CRISPR single cell technology, poised to make substantial impacts on climate change adaptation and food security. At the heart of this technological revolution is the ability to edit genomes at the single-cell level without integrating foreign DNA, thus sidestepping the controversies and limitations associated with traditional genetically modified organisms. This precision not only enhances the acceptability of such innovations in the public eye but also aligns with regulatory shifts towards more science-based approaches. The European Union's movement towards the deregulation of gene-editing technologies heralds a new era where these tools can be deployed more freely and responsively.
Speakers
For the past 20 years Jorik Bremer MSc, has been on the forefront of industry disruptions and operated in the centre of new technological advances. Having worked at large companies (e.g Microsoft) and founding several technology startups his focus has been on the agricultural industry for many years. Backed by Google R&D Jorik launched the world's first purpose-built industry cloud for agriculture in the EMEA region for India based Cropin. As a director he currently oversees international growth at Hudson River Biotechnology, a CRISPR gene editing company based out of Wageningen the Netherlands.