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Maria Laura Vieri is a Research Fellow in Stem Cell Bioprocessing at University College London's Department of Biochemical Engineering, working within Dr. Petra Hanga's group on the Cellular Agriculture Manufacturing (CARMA) Hub. Her research focuses on developing and optimizing bioprocesses for cultivated meat production, with expertise that spans stem cell biology, biomaterials design, and bioprocess intensification for adherent cell expansion. Maria Laura earned her PhD in Cell Engineering from the University of Glasgow, where she developed 3D cartilage models using hydrogels and human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived chondroprogenitors for osteoarthritis research. Prior to her role at UCL, she gained industrial experience at Quest Meat Ltd, where she contributed to media formulation, bioreactor operation, and project proposals for innovative applications of microgravity-based cell expansion.