Mytox
MYTOX is a multidisciplinary research group dedicated to solving mycotoxin problems through various research units, conferences, publications, and collaborations. It aims to address food safety issues related to mycotoxins, their occurrence, health effects, and management strategies, with a strong focus on public health, animal health, and food industry applications.
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Mytox
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, B-9000 Ghent
Patents
Systems and methods for botulinum toxin or other drug injections for medical treatment
US-12364823-B2
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Systems and methods for botulinum toxin or other drug injections for medical treatment
US-12364823-B2
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Screening and confirmatory quantitative determination of mycotoxins and ergot alkaloids in food, feed and biological samples using advanced analytical instrumentation.
Screening and confirmation of fungal metabolites including metabolites produced by Aspergillus species.
Assessment of the binder capacity and efficacy of feed-binders and detoxifiers using laboratory and animal-based (in vivo) tests.
Expert consultancy on mycotoxin-related issues, participation in collaborative research projects and assistance with exposure and risk assessments.
Short intensive training initiatives covering theoretical and practical aspects of mycotoxin analytical methodologies aimed at researchers and students, including trainees from developing countries.
Screening and confirmatory quantitative determination of mycotoxins and ergot alkaloids in food, feed and biological samples using advanced analytical instrumentation.
Screening and confirmation of fungal metabolites including metabolites produced by Aspergillus species.
Assessment of the binder capacity and efficacy of feed-binders and detoxifiers using laboratory and animal-based (in vivo) tests.
Expert consultancy on mycotoxin-related issues, participation in collaborative research projects and assistance with exposure and risk assessments.
Short intensive training initiatives covering theoretical and practical aspects of mycotoxin analytical methodologies aimed at researchers and students, including trainees from developing countries.
Expertise Areas
- Mycotoxin analysis and occurrence studies
- Metabolomics and high-resolution mass spectrometry
- Masked (conjugated) mycotoxin identification
- Toxicokinetics and toxicology in animal models (pigs, poultry)
Key Technologies
- UHPLC-MS/MS
- High-resolution mass spectrometry (Q-ToF, FT-MS, HRMS)
- LC-MS/MS
- Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs)
News & Updates
The 14th conference of The World Mycotoxin Forum® will take place in Antwerp, Belgium, 9-11 October 2023, organized as an in-person event.
MYTOX marked its 10th anniversary with newsletters highlighting its achievements.
MYTOX has been active for a decade in mycotoxin research and management.
The 14th conference of The World Mycotoxin Forum® will take place in Antwerp, Belgium, 9-11 October 2023, organized as an in-person event.
MYTOX marked its 10th anniversary with newsletters highlighting its achievements.
MYTOX has been active for a decade in mycotoxin research and management.