Mycotoxins and phycotoxins

A conference on mycotoxins and phycotoxins will be held in Plymouth, USA, from 20 to 25 June 1999. The conference will provide a forum for scientists of diverse disciplines to exchange information on current research, and will encourage dialogue on the broad medical, agricultural and societal implications of these toxins.

Discussions during the conference will investigate toxins produced by fungi and algae that threaten public health or the health of living resources through water, air or food products. Presentations will cover:

- Structural and analytical toxin chemistry;
- Toxin biochemistry and mechanisms of actions;
- Genetics and growth of causative organisms;
- Toxicology and epidemiology.

In addition, issues such as new and emerging toxin threats and impacts on agriculture and fisheries, the medical implications of intoxication, as well as detection methodologies and control and prevention strategies will also be discussed.
For further information, please contact:

NOAA South East Fisheries
Science Centre
John Ramsdell
Marine Biotoxins Programme
221 Port Johnson Road
Charlestown SC 29426
USA
E-mail: john.ramsdell@noaa.gov
URL: http://www.grc.uri.edu/programs/1999/toxins.html(opens in new window)

or

USAMRIID
Toxicology Division
Mark Poli
Fort Detrick
Frederick, MD 21702-5011
USA
E-mail: Dr.-Mark-Poli@ftdetrck.ccmail.army.mil