Projects
Dietary exposure to multi-mycotoxins as a predisposing factor for oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma in Malawi Ghent University
Malawi has the highest age-standardized rate of oesophageal carcinoma (ESCC), and relies on maize as staple food. Common mycotoxins in maize - fumonisins and aflatoxins- have been linked with an increased risk of ESCC in areas of intensive maize farming. This study aims at measuring the extent of mycotoxins in maize, and establishing associations between exposure and risk of ESCC-development.
Holistic approach to combat mycotoxin contamination in Northern Uganda Ghent University
Protective effect of South African plants on mycotoxin-induced mutagenicity and toxicity. University of Antwerp
MICRO-TOX: Unravelling the in vitro toxic effects of the mycotoxin beauvericin, bacterial toxin cereulide and cyanobacterial microcystins, and their interactions with co-exposed microplastics Ghent University
Over the lifetime, humans are exposed to an infinite number of toxic chemical contaminants present in the foods and environment. In the past, researchers were focusing on single or a group of similar toxins in order to understand their harm on the body. However, this does not reflect the toxic effects of the real co-exposure to several food and environmental contaminants on the body. Currently, the effects of exposure to a complex mixture of ...
Emergency request for approval of funds for bio-analysis of food and urine samples for suspected mycotoxins. Ghent University
The United Republic of Tanzania notified WHO of a suspected outbreak of acute aflatoxicosis on 15 June 2016 currently affecting Dodoma and Manyare regions with 53 cases and 13 deaths reported as of 18 July 2016. Preliminary laboratory testing of food by Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority collected from the affected areas has revealed high levels of aflatoxin, suggesting that the outbreak was caused by aflatoxin poisoning. In addition a limited ...
Identification and toxicological assessment of Aspergillus flavus resistant local maize varieties in Kenya Ghent University
The aflatoxin issue in Kenya will be tackled by the identification of Aspergillus flavus resistant local maize varieties. The planting of resistant maize will offer an immediate strategy to reduce chronic aflatoxin exposure to humans. The toxicological assessment of other secondary mycotoxin metabolites such as aflavinine and aflatrem will be examined by the use of state-of-the-art in vivo zebra fish models.