Gabor Forgacs

Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Fork & Good, Inc.

Gabor Forgacs is a prominent scientist and entrepreneur, currently serving as the Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Fork & Good, Inc., a position he has held since October 2018. Fork & Good focuses on innovative approaches to food production, particularly in developing cultured meat alternatives that do not require animal slaughter.1

Academic Background and Career

Forgacs holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics from Eötvös Loránd University, where he also completed his master's degree. His academic journey includes postdoctoral fellowships at the University at Albany, SUNY, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has also engaged in advanced studies in embryology and developmental biology at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole.1

Prior to his role at Fork & Good, Forgacs was involved in several significant ventures:

Modern Meadow, Inc.: Co-founder and Scientific Founder since 2011, focusing on biofabrication and cell-based products.
Organovo, Inc.: Co-founder and Scientific Founder of the first commercial bioprinting company, where he served as Chief Scientific Officer until its public offering in 2011.1
He has held academic positions including Czanderna-Shirkey Distinguished Professor of Physics at Clarkson University and George H. Vineyard Professor of Biological Physics at the University of Missouri-Columbia.1

Contributions and Expertise

Forgacs is recognized for his contributions to the fields of physics and biology, particularly in tissue engineering and bioprinting technologies. His work aims to revolutionize how we produce food and materials through sustainable practices that align with modern ethical considerations regarding animal welfare.1

Languages

He is multilingual, speaking Russian, Hungarian, French, Polish, and English fluently.1

Gabor Forgacs's extensive background in both theoretical physics and biological applications positions him as a leading figure in the emerging field of cultured meat technology.

Highlights

May 2 · Forbes

These 10 Women Are Re-Imagining The Future Of Food With The Help Of Synthetic Biology - Forbes

Mar 14 · The Washington Post

Can lab-grown pork help save the planet? - The Washington Post

Experience

Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Fork & Good, Inc. (October 2018 - Present)

Scientific Founder at Modern Meadow, Inc. (2011 - Present) Scientific Founder at Organovo, Inc. (October 2007 - Present) Czanderna-Shirkey Distinguished Professor of Physics, Emeritus at Clarkson University (August 1986 - July 2017) George H. Vineyard Professor of Biological Physics, Emeritus at University of Missouri-Columbia (July 2000 - August 2016)

Education

PhD in Theoretical Physics from Eötvös Loránd University (1972 - 1976) MS in Physics from Eötvös Loránd University (1967 - 1972) Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1979 - 1981) Postdoctoral Fellow at University at Albany, SUNY (1978 - 1979)