2011 Mycotoxins and Phycotoxins Gordon Research Conference

描述(申请人提供)：戈登霉菌毒素和藻毒素研究会议提供了一个国际论坛，展示关于真菌、藻类和蓝藻毒素以及产生它们的生物体的尖端研究。这次多学科会议将涵盖这些自然灾害对生物学、生态学、遗传学、化学和健康的影响。2011年，会议将于6月12日至17日在缅因州沃特维尔的科尔比学院举行。会议的目标是聚集一大批尖端科学家，创造一种创造性思维的氛围，促进对这些自然产生的生物体和毒素所带来的复杂问题的认识。作出了相当大的努力，为参与者，包括杰出的科学家和有抱负的学生提供机会，在轻松的环境中互动，促进就对真菌毒素和藻毒素的社会和环境影响的未来研究至关重要的主题自由交流意见。2011年会议将重点讨论生物毒性产生的遗传和环境监管、先进的分析方法、行动机制、暴露评估、公共卫生影响和预防/控制。这次会议的独特之处在于，它汇集了一个由研究科学家和学生组成的不同的多学科小组，他们最终都专注于解决类似的问题--确保环境的健康和食品供应的安全与保障。除GRC外，真菌毒素和藻毒素戈登-凯南研究研讨会(GRS)将在GRC之前(6月11日至12日)举行。GRS由研究生和博士后组织和指导，将使初级科学家能够向同行观众正式介绍他们的工作。这些学生随后将参加真菌毒素和藻毒素GRC，为促进未来研究人员和现有研究人员之间的互动提供了一个无与伦比的机会。 公共卫生相关性：真菌毒素(真菌毒素)和藻毒素(藻毒素)是人类、农业动物和野生动物食源性和水源性疾病的主要来源。保护公众和生态系统健康不受真菌毒素和藻毒素的影响，取决于了解它们的毒理以及它们是如何、何时和为什么由真菌和藻类产生的。戈登研究会议和戈登-凯南关于真菌毒素和藻毒素的研讨会为介绍和讨论已知污染我们的食物或水供应的真菌毒素和藻毒素的前沿科学研究提供了一个国际论坛。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The Gordon Research Conference on Mycotoxins and Phycotoxins offers an international forum for the presentation of cutting-edge research on fungal, algal, and cyanobacterial toxins and the organisms that produce them. This multidisciplinary gathering will encompass the biology, ecology, genetics, chemistry and health effects of these natural hazards. In 2011, the conference will convene at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, June 12 - 17. The goals of the conference are to assemble a critical mass of leading-edge scientists to create an atmosphere for creative thinking to advance knowledge of the complex problems presented by these naturally occurring organisms and toxins. Considerable effort is made to provide opportunities for participants, outstanding scientists and aspiring students alike, to interact in relaxed surroundings that promote the free exchange of ideas on topics vital to the future of research on the societal and environmental impacts of mycotoxins and phycotoxins. The 2011 conference will focus on genetic and environmental regulation of biotoxigenesis, advanced analytical methods, mechanisms of action, exposure assessment, public health impacts and prevention/control. The conference is unique in that it brings together a diverse multidisciplinary group of research scientists and students who are all ultimately focused on solving similar problems--ensuring the health of the environment and the safety and security of the food supply. In addition to the GRC, a Mycotoxins & Phycotoxins Gordon-Kenan Research Seminar (GRS) will take place immediately preceding the GRC (June 11-12). Organized and conducted by graduate students and postdocs, the GRS will enable junior scientists to formally present their work to an audience of peers. These students will subsequently participate in the Mycotoxins and Phycotoxins GRC providing an unmatched opportunity to promote interactions between future researchers and established ones. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: Fungal toxins (mycotoxins) and algal toxins (phycotoxins) are a major source of food-borne and water-borne disease in humans, agricultural animals, and wildlife. Safeguarding the public and ecosystem health from the effects of mycotoxins and phycotoxins depends on understanding their toxicology and how, when and why they are produced by fungi and algae. The Gordon Research Conference and Gordon-Kenan Seminar on Mycotoxins and Phycotoxins provide an international forum for the presentation and discussion of frontier scientific research on mycotoxins and phycotoxins that are known to contaminate our food or water supplies.