Brede joined Møreforsking after completing his studies at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, where he worked on the isolation of natural compounds for potential use in cancer treatment. He is currently pursuing his PhD in biotechnology at NTNU, investigating how the value of marine residual raw materials can be enhanced through biotechnological methods. His research includes processing of fish heads, isolation of bioactive peptides, and collagen extraction.

Through his work, Brede has established several national and international research collaborations and has also contributed to student supervision at the undergraduate level.