Objective Improved methods will be developed for isolation of lipophilic marine algal toxins (azaspiracids, pectenotoxins, yessotoxins and okadaic acid analogues) and their metabolites from algae and shellfish. Derivatives such as labelled analogues will also be produced. These materials will be used in collaborative studies to perform toxicology, identify toxin mode-of-action, and develop improved or validated analytical methods (e.g. ELISA, immunoaffinity cleanup, LC-MS). Information obtained will lead to improved regulatory levels for algal toxins and reduced use of animals (3Rs principal) for routine testing of algal toxins in shellfish. Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesmicrobiologyphycologymedical and health sciencesbasic medicinetoxicology Keywords Biochemistry Organic chemistry Toxicology Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) PEOPLE-2007-4-2.IIF - Marie Curie Action: "International Incoming Fellowships" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2007-4-2-IIF See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IIF - International Incoming Fellowships (IIF) Coordinator VETERINAERINSTITUTTET EU contribution € 289 105,40 Address ARBORETVEIEN 57 1433 AS Norway See on map Region Norge Oslo og Viken Viken Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Arne Flaoyen (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data