129th AOAC Annual Meeting & Exposition Preliminary Program

SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Norovirus Detection in Foods: Current Status and Roadmap to Future Validated Methods Noroviruses are one of the leading causes of foodborne illnesses in the USA and around the globe. The method- ologies for norovirus detection include complex steps of sample preparation and molecular-based amplification tech- niques. As in vitro cell culture for the virus is not available as of now, the confirmation of live/ infectious virus is unlikely. Thus, the interpretation of positive molecular screening results often becomes challenging due to the lack of cor- relation with virus infectivity or viability. This necessitates a thorough scientific review of the currently available meth- ods and development of specific guidelines to validate the performance of these methods. The method validation activities will require scientific capacity building in-terms of strain collections, method controls and data interpretation. The symposium will address these issues through the expe- rience of global key opinion leaders in the field of norovirus detection. The talks will be followed by an interactive open discussion including audience participation to deliberate key issues those have hindered the routine use of diagnos- tic methods for virus detection in foods. • Lee-Ann Jaykus, North Carolina State University Detection of Noroviruses in Food: Where Do We Stand Today? • Fabienne Loisy, bioMérieux SA Norovirus Reference Material and Detection Methods: Current Ready to Use Capabilities • Sarita Raengpradub-Wheeler, Mérieux NutriSciences - Silliker Food Contract/ Service Labs Perspective on Norovirus Detection: Challenges and Opportunities CO-CHAIR: Patrice Arbault, Nexidia CO-CHAIR: Hari Dwivedi, bioMérieux, Inc.

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Wiley Award Symposium: Innovative Approaches to the Analysis of Veterinary Drugs and Chemical Contaminants in Foods The last decade has seen major advances in the analysis of chemical contaminants. Utilizing high resolution liquid chromatography mass spectrometry, scientists can now quantitate at the sub part per billion levels. As the instrumentation advances, analysts are now able to screen for over 200 chemicals in a single run. Others are screening contaminants in high throughput micro plate format using very small sample sizes. Still others are using very fast instrumental analysis techniques which push the envelope of sample throughput even further. Join us for a glimpse into the future of contaminant analysis. CHAIR: Jo Marie Cook, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services • Joe Boison, Canadian Food Inspection Agency Innovative Approaches to the Analysis of Veterinary Drugs • Katerina Mastovska, Covance Laboratories Inc. Chemical Residue, Contaminant, and Adulterant Analysis: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Heading? • Cheryl D. Stephenson, Eurofins Central Analytical Laboratories Analysis of B Vitamins in Human Breast Milk Using UPLC-

MS/MS with Microplate Sampler • Perry Martos, University of Guelph Newest Methods for Veterinary Drug Residues

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