Amanda Curtin and Francesca Cucchi were delighted to have the opportunity to share our work on the PSPSafe Project at the IFA Aquaculture Conference 2024. We had the chance to meet industry professionals and policy makers while colleague Patrick Costello also shared the Marine Institute’s HABS database and its range of uses for industry.
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PSPSafe: Exploring molecular tools to address the increasing risk of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning in Ireland
PSPSafe is a four year DAFM funded project. It began in November 2021 and will continue until 2025. It is a multidisciplinary collaboration with The Marine Institute, Atlantic Technological University, Galway and University College Dublin.
UCD
University College Dublin
UCD is one of Europe's leading research-intensive universities; an environment where undergraduate education, masters and PhD training, research, innovation and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity.
ATU
Atlantic Technological University
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is one of the largest multi-campus universities on the island, serving a diverse group of learners, staff, communities and organisations from our region and further afield.
We offer a rich combination of academic and research excellence, quality of life and opportunity – all of which can be experienced in the most beautiful part of Ireland.
DAFM
Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine
The Vision:
Our vision is of an innovative and sustainable agri-food sector operating to the highest standards.
The Mission:
Our mission is to serve the government and people of Ireland by leading, developing and regulating the agri-food sector, protecting public health and optimising social, economic and environmental benefits.
Marine Institute
Marine Institute
The Marine Institute is the State agency responsible for marine research, technology development and innovation in Ireland.
They carry out environmental, fisheries, and aquaculture surveys and monitoring programmes to meet Ireland’s national and international legal requirements. They provide scientific and technical advice to Government to help inform policy and to support the sustainable development of Ireland’s marine resource.
Project Partners
PSPSafe is a four year DAFM funded project. It is a multidisciplinary collaboration with The Marine Institute, Atlantic Technological University, Galway, and University College Dublin.
