Short Course on "Arsenic and Potentially Toxic Metals in Food and Agroecosystems"
Oct 20, 2024
Description The short course was designed for a diverse audience including master’s and PhD students, environmental and agricultural scientists, public health professionals, policymakers and regulators, community activists, people from NGOs, and post-doctoral researchers. This comprehensive course offered an in-depth understanding of the behavior, impacts, and management strategies for arsenic and potentially toxic metals within agricultural systems and the broader environment. Participants gained valuable insights into contemporary analytical techniques, speciation methods for metals and metalloids in environmental samples, and the use of machine learning algorithms for prediction and risk assessment. Key topics: Fundamentals of Toxic Metal Contamination, Impact on Public Health and Food Safety, Research Techniques and Case Studies, Mitigation Strategies and Policy Frameworks. Location Total number of registered participants: 43 including 36 PhD students, 5 faculties, 2 from NGOs. People Jajati Mandal
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