This invitation is for participants to join a five day training workshop on qPCR molecular methods for  HAB species identification and quantification from the 13th – 17th October in Punta Arenas, Chile.  This workshop is aimed at giving participants a theoretical understanding and practical application of  real time quantitative PCR and its applications in harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring. The course  includes presentations, discussions, and practical hands-on demonstrations which covers all aspects  of qPCR assay development, implementation and application, from designing and validating qPCR  assays for the detection of target DNA from field and culture samples, and including data  analysis/result…

Workshop Description: In this session the main issues regarding the worldwide occurrence of emerging marine biotoxins will be discussed. This “roundtable & lunch session” is a unique an opportunity for strengthen research networks to address this global risk. Program: Welcome by the EURLMB. The EURLMB and seafood safety in Europe (video projection). Building the map of emerging toxins in the world. Implications for food safety: drafting a common roadmap for a global risk. Acknowledgements and closure. Presenter Details Name: Lucía Soliño Alonso  Title: Researcher Affiliations: Oceanographic Center of Vigo, Spanish Oceanographic Institute (IEO, CSIC) and European Union Reference Laboratory…

Workshop Description: This session will present the post-project outcomes of the SATREPS-MACH initiative, focusing on sustainable strategies developed for managing harmful algal blooms (HABs) in Chile. Discussions will include advancements in HAB holobiomes, monitoring technologies, policy implementations, and community engagement achieved since the project's conclusion. Additionally, recent research findings and their implications for future HAB management will be explored. Program: Welcome by the Coordinators (Fumito Maruyama & Milko Jorquera) Overview of SATREPS-MACH achievements and legacy Advances in HAB monitoring technology and forecasting systems Policy integration and community engagement outcomes Recent research updates on structure and dynamics of HAB holobiomes in…