A conference on fungal and algal toxins and their health impacts
Official title: 2025 Mycotoxins and Phycotoxins Gordon Research Conference and Gordon Research Seminar
Funded at Gordon Research Conferences · NIH-11074777 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The 2025 Gordon Research Conference is bringing together scientists to talk about how harmful toxins from fungi and algae affect our health and the environment, with a focus on finding better ways to keep our food and water safe, especially in places that need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Gordon Research Conferences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Greenwich, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | January 14, 2025 |
| Project end | January 13, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $10,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13ES037216-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11074777 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would include researchers, graduate students, and early-career scientists interested in the fields of biology, chemistry, and environmental health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in scientific research or do not have a professional interest in mycotoxins and phycotoxins may not benefit from this conference.
What this research studies
The 2025 Gordon Research Conference on Mycotoxins and Phycotoxins will gather scientists from various fields to discuss the effects of fungal and algal toxins on human and ecosystem health. This conference aims to share emerging research and foster collaboration among academic, government, and private sector experts. Participants will engage in discussions about the detection, management, and mitigation of these toxins, which are significant food and water contaminants, particularly in developing nations. The event will promote interactions between experienced and early-career scientists to enhance understanding and strategies for ensuring food and water safety.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved safety measures for food and water supplies, ultimately protecting public health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences on related topics have successfully fostered collaboration and led to advancements in understanding and managing environmental toxins.
Where this research is happening
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Gordon Research Conferences
East Greenwich, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smith, Juliette L — Gordon Research Conferences
- Study coordinator: Smith, Juliette L
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.