2011 Mycotoxins and Phycotoxins Gordon Research Conference

描述（由申请人提供）：戈登真菌毒素和藻毒素研究会议为介绍真菌、藻类和蓝藻毒素及其产生生物的前沿研究提供了一个国际论坛。这次多学科会议将涵盖这些自然灾害的生物学、生态学、遗传学、化学和健康影响。2011年，该会议将于6月12日至17日在缅因州沃特维尔的科尔比学院召开。会议的目标是聚集一批顶尖的科学家，为创造性思维创造一个氛围，以促进对这些自然发生的生物体和毒素所带来的复杂问题的认识。我们做出了相当大的努力，为参与者、杰出的科学家和有抱负的学生提供机会，让他们在轻松的环境中进行互动，促进就真菌毒素和藻毒素对社会和环境影响的未来研究至关重要的主题自由交换意见。2011年会议将重点讨论生物毒素生成的遗传和环境调控、先进的分析方法、作用机制、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，它汇集了不同学科的研究科学家和学生，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和保障。除了GRC之外，在GRC之前（6月11日至12日）还将举行真菌毒素和藻毒素戈登-凯南研究研讨会（GRS）。GRS由研究生和博士后组织和管理，将使年轻科学家能够正式向同行观众展示他们的工作。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无与伦比的机会。

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.