Title: Microalgae Phycotoxins: Characterization, toxic effects, environmental impacts, and analytical methods.

Teaching plan

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- Introduction to phycotoxins

- Toxin-producing microalgae

- Main groups of phycotoxins (DSP, PSP, ASP, NSP)

- Chemical classification of phycotoxins

- Mechanisms of toxicity

- Harmful algal blooms and environmental factors

- Effects on humans (intoxications and symptoms)

- Impacts on the environment and aquatic organisms

- Bioaccumulation and biomagnification

- Importance of monitoring

- Legislation and regulatory limits

- Sampling and sample preservation - Analytical methods (LC-MS/MS, HPLC, ELISA, bioassays)

- Advantages and limitations of analytical methods

- Interpretation of results

In-person or in-company modality

Hours: 6h

Theoretical and practical class

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Online Modality

Hours: 4h

Theoretical class

Exclusive live classes​​

Target audience: Students, researchers, professionals seeking to improve and update themselves, laboratories that want to implement new analyzes in their scope, laboratories that seek accreditation with INMETRO or that wish to train their employees.