Acronym ASTOX 2
Category
Aquaculture
Title Toxicological evaluation, test methods and identification of the source organisms Programme Nat. Programme (supported by ESIF)
Instrument (FP6)
Contact Type (FP7)
Strand (Interreg)
NA
Theme (FP7)
Activity Area (FP6)
Regional Area (Interreg)
Action (COST)
NA
Specific Programme (FP7)
NA
Funding source National-European
Coordinator institution
MI - Marine Institute (Ireland)
Institutions involved
AWI - Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (Germany) ,
CIT - Canadian Istitute of Technology (Canada) ,
DIT - Dublin Institute of Technology (Ireland) ,
IFREMER - French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (France) ,
NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (United States of America) ,
CNR - National Research Council (Italy) ,
NVH - Norwegian School of Veterinary Science (Norway) ,
UMICH - University of Michigan (United States of America) ,
Start year 2009 End year 2013 Funding (€) € 1,020,699 Website NA Summary This project aims to strengthen the existing monitoring programme for shellfish toxins through (i) the elucidation of the source organism of azaspiracids; (ii) the clarification of relative and combined toxicities and the mode of action of analogues of azaspiracids and other lipophilic toxins; and (iii) the sustainable supply of AZA-calibrants in support of international efforts in the validation of quantitative test methods that can be used to refine, reduce and replace animal testing. The project is expected to strengthen the competitive position of the Irish bivalve shellfish industry, based on world-class science and food safety. It will provide a scientific basis for rationalising the biotoxin monitoring and risk management systems used in Ireland and the EU, thus supporting the sustainable growth of the shellfish industry while maintaining health and protection for shellfish consumers. It is also anticipated that the project will contribute to the strengthening of Irish research capacity through the formation of PhDs, and through exchange visits of scientists to national and international hosting laboratories involved in the project. This project is carried out under the Sea Change strategy with the support of the Marine Institute and the Marine Research Sub-programme of the National Development Plan 2007–2013, co-financed under the European Regional Development Fund.
Keywords
Monitoring;
Mollusc;
Algal toxins;
Bivalve;
Impacts;
Food safety;
Shellfish;
Open sea aquaculture;
Marine Region
29
West of Ireland (27.VIIb)
10
Celtic Sea North (27.VIIg)
31
Southwest of Ireland-East (27.VIIj)
3
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