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Programme at a glance An instrument & manufacturers exhibition runs concurrent to the programme.
Monday 31 March 2014
12:45 Opening of RME2014
13:00 Plenary Keynote Lecture:
Reducing the phytosanitary risks in production systems and global trade of plant material how rapid and reliable methods can help both business and
inspection agencies. John van Ruiten, Director, Naktuinbouw, the Netherlands
13:30 Plenary Keynote Lecture: Proficiency testing: ticking the
box for my accreditation or educational tool? Dr. Kate Wilkinson, FAPAS, The Food and Environment Research Agency, UK
14:00 15:45
Plenary meeting: Challenges for rapid methods an industry point of view Experts from the industry will explore the requirements that would be expected
from a rapid measurement device to be accepted for use in a global market place.
Speakers from Mars Incorporated, UK; Nestlι Research Center, Switzerland; and Labaqua, Spain
15:45 16:45 Workshops & hands-on-training
- R-Biopharm: Innovative sample clean-up methods for mycotoxin analysis
- Qiagen: Viability PCR the next level in using PCR as a detection technology for microorganisms
- BioDot: Dispensing technology impact on test line intensity and width
- MAITRE: Hands-on training communicating food science research
17:00 19:00 Excursion to the Keukenhof
19:30 21:00 RME's Lounge Party
Tuesday 1 April 2014
08:30 09:00 Plenary Keynote Lecture: Rapid microbiology methods and The Coca-Cola Company. Dr. Colm Scully, Coca-Cola Services, Belgium
09:00 09:30 Lightning talks: Short presentations by exhibitors
09:30 12:30
Parallel session 1: Advances in microbial sampling and analysis The future of rapid methods in microbiology is very bright with many new developments
and applications, but sampling is often the forgotten beginning.
Parallel session 2: Advances in contaminant analysis Advanced technologies
provide many opportunities for improved detection. Novel technologies aside, a closer look needs to be taken at upstream sample preparation steps, even as they
are applied to traditional detection technologies.
12:30 13:30 Workshops & hands-on-training Poster viewing
13:30 17:00
Parallel session 3: Advances in microbial analysis This session provides an insight into selected areas of microbial analysis where there have been
recent advances or where the pathogen itself has some topicality.
Parallel session 4: Advances in contaminant analysis
Selected areas of contaminant analysis where there have been recent advances or where the contaminant itself has some topicality are highlighted.
17:00 18:30 Poster viewing & drinks
20:00 Conference dinner (reservations only)
Wednesday 2 April 2014
08:30 10:45 Parallel session 5: Future developments in the area of food and environmental analysis Coming soon?
Parallel session 6: RME2014 meets MoniQA MoniQA is an international and interdisciplinary network of professionals from institutions working in food
research, regulatory bodies and trade. Reliable rapid methods for food safety and quality analysis, and international standards will be presented
11:15 12:45 Final plenary meeting: Food authenticity after Burgergate and Fishgate...what is next? Authenticity yesterday, today and tomorrow!
12:45 Closing of RME2014
13:00 15:00 MoniQA Association General Assembly (by invitation only)
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