Dr Laura Domigan is based in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Auckland. Laura was born and raised in New Zealand and is a biologist by training. Laura's research is focused on sustainably sourced proteins - including formulating new protein biomaterials for surgical use, and cell-based meat production.

Prior to returning to New Zealand in 2015, Laura was a post-doctoral research fellow at Tufts University, USA. She enjoys spending time in nature, cooking, and home fermentation projects.