Dr. Matt Anderson-Baron is the Chief Scientific Officer and a Co-Founder of Future Fields. Named one of Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2019, Matt consistently demonstrates scientific excellence and execution. He obtained his PhD in cell biology at the University of Alberta. Following his graduate studies, Matt held a postdoctoral position in one of Canada's top tissue engineering labs. He has extensive experience with cell culture, molecular cloning, tissue engineering, and genetics. He has published his scientific research in multiple top-tier peer-reviewed journals. During his graduate studies, Matt was the recipient of a New Harvest seed grant to study the lipid components of fetal bovine serum. Matt is responsible for the research and development team at Future Fields and oversees all technical implementation and consultation processes. While the majority of his academic career has been spent in disease-based research, his passion for science and love of animals has inspired his pursuit of cellular agriculture.