Courses

Upcoming Courses

Microbiology: Methods of Determination of Cronobacter spp. in Infant Formula

Dates: June 25-28, 2012
Course Fee: $2,000 (USD)
Who should attend: Laboratory scientists interested in FDA/AOAC recommended methods for the detection of Cronobacter (Enterobacter sakazakii).

Course objectives: To introduce the student to the FDA/AOAC recommended methods for the detection of Cronobacter (Enterobacter sakazakii).

Summary: This course is designed for professionals who need to perform tests for the detection and quantitation of Enterobacter sakazakii. After reviewing the relevant compliance programs from FDA, the students will learn and practice traditional plating techniques and modern genetic laboratory methods. Laboratory work will include traditional and real-time PCR.

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For more info, download the course outline (PDF).

Methods of Determination of Drug Residues in Aquaculture Products

Dates: September 10-14, 2012
Course Fee: $2,500 (USD)
Who should attend: Laboratory scientists and technicians involved in testing fish and seafood for drug residues.

Course objectives: Understand and practice laboratory techniques and methods involved in the preparation of samples and the measurement of drug residues in fish and seafood.

Summary: This course is designed for professionals who need to perform tests for the detection and quantitation of drug residues in fish and seafood in a commercial environment. After reviewing the relevant compliance programs from FDA, the students will learn and practice laboratory methods.

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For more info, download the course outline (PDF).

Microbiology: Determination of Salmonella in Fresh Produce

Dates: September 24-28, 2012
Course Fee: $2,000 (USD)
Who should attend: Laboratory scientists and technicians involved in testing fresh produce for the presence of Salmonella.

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Microbiology: Determination of E. coli EHEC in Fresh Produce and Meat

Dates: October 1-5, 2012
Course Fee: $2,000 (USD)
Who should attend: Laboratory scientists and technicians involved in testing fresh produce or meat for the presence of E. coli.

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Dietary Supplements: Microscopic and Chemical Identification of Botanicals

Dates: October 15-19, 2012
Course Fee: $2,500 (USD)
Who should attend: Laboratory scientists and QC staff involved in the confirmation of identity of plant materials used in dietary supplements.

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Methods of Pesticide Residue Analysis, with a day focussed on laboratory accreditation according to ISO 17025

Dates: November 5-14, 2012
Course Fee: $3,500 (USD)
Who should attend: Laboratory scientists and managers involved in the use or development of GC and LC methods for the detection and quantitation of pesticide residues in frsh fruits, vegetables and processed foods. One day of this course will be dedicated to the requirements for accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025.

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Previous Laboratory Courses

Microscopic Identification of Botanicals

Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - Friday, December 2, 2011
Location: International Food Safety Training Laboratory, College Park, MD

Above are a few images acquired by students during this course.

The International Food Safety Training Laboratory hosted a Microscopic Identification of Botanicals course on November 30th through December 2nd. The instructors were Stanley Cichowicz (FDA retired), and Drs. Steven Casper and George Ziobro of the Division of Dietary Supplement Programs of the FDA. The students received experience with compound light microscopes, bright field, and polarized light pertaining to technique in analyzing plant material. The students walked away with knowledge of appropriate resources, including voucher specimens and academic material, to use in order to identify a plant.

Pesticide Residue Analysis in Fresh Fruits and Produce

Dates: September 12-16, 2011
Course Fee: $2,500 (USD)
Who should attend: Laboratory scientists and managers involved in testing food for export to the United-States. This course is tailored for a Chinese audience and support will be available from teaching assistants in the Mandarin language.

Pesticide Residue Analysis in Fresh Fruits and Produce by LCMS

Dates: June 6 - 10, 2011
Sponsored By: U.S. FDA
Who should attend: Scientists and technicians from Latin America or U.S. state laboratories involved in testing foods for pesticides. This course is offered in English, with assistance in Spanish.

Methods of Determination of Mycotoxins in Food

Dates: April 16-20, 2012 (optional add-on April 23-26, 2012)
Course Tuition: $2,500 (USD) (optional add-on $1,500)

Instructors: Dr. Alex Krynitsky, FDA, Dr. Chris Maragos, USDA, Dr. Derick Lucas, University of Maryland, Dr. Garnett Wood, FDA, Dr. Kathleen D’Ovidio, FDA, Dr. Kristina Williams, FDA, Dr. Mary Trucksess, FDA-retired, Dr. Timothy Norden, USDA

For more info, download the course outline (PDF).

Methods of Pesticide Residue Analysis in Fresh Fruits and Produce -APEC

Dates: May 14-18, 2012
Course Tuition: $3,000 (USD)

Instructors: Doriliz DeLeon, Dr. Elizabeth Calvey, Ronald Roy, Dr. Jon Wong, Dr. Alex Krynitsky and Dr. Chris Sack of the US FDA, Dr. Elizabeth Kolbe and Dr. Charles Stafford from the US EPA, and Dr. Derick Lucas and Dr. Janie Dubois from the University of Maryland.

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For more info, download the course outline (PDF).