Combined MoniQA FST - „Multiresidue analysis of pesticides in fruits and vegetables using QuEChERS Method“ and “Mycotoxin analysis in fruits, nuts and cereals using HPLC techniques”

Combined MoniQA FST MFST on „Multiresidue analysis of pesticides in fruits and vegetables using QuEChERS Method“ and MFST on “Mycotoxin analysis in fruits, nuts and cereals using HPLC techniques”. Date: 02.11.2009 – 06.11.2009 Location: TUBITAK Marmara research center, Food Institute - Gebze, Turkey Bursaries are available for either workshop for MoniQA members MFST on „Multiresidue analysis of pesticides in fruits and vegetables using QuEChERS Method“ The theoretical part of the WS delivers general information on pesticides and techniques of multi-residue analysis, operating principles of GC and LC mass detection techniques, sample extraction and clean-up techniques, method validation and legal and commercial significance of pesticide residues. In the practical part, participants deal with extraction and clean up of pesticides from vegetable matrix, LC-MS/MS technique, GC-MS technique and parameters for method validation . The five day training is open for 8 participants. MFST on “Mycotoxin analysis in fruits, nuts and cereals using HPLC techniques” In theoretical and practical session the workshop focus on Aflatoxins in hazelnut, Deoxynivalenol (DON) and Zearalenone(ZEA) in cereals, Fumanisins in maize and Ochratoxins A in raisins. Introducing the principle of instrumental (HPLC) mycotoxin analysis is included as well as method validation. The five day training is open for 8 participants. The two workshops will be held in parallel. MoniQA partners: free Associated partners: 150 Euros External institutions: 390 Euro Reduced fee for PhD students: 75 Euros Draft Agenda - last update 21. Okt. 2009 Registration Form The call for bursary applications will open on 1st September 2009; the deadline for applications will be 30th September 2009 - Bursary Application Form (members only) Successful applicants will be informed on or as soon as possible after 2nd October 2009. Please contact Siân Astley (sian.astley@bbsrc.ac.uk) for more information about the bursaries.