Is the food in the marketplace truly what the label states?
From new methods to ascertain the identity of the food we are buying to the handling of data to aid such efforts, our speakers will introduce us to this important topic and update us on the current knowledge on the subject. Professors Xiaonan Lu and Robert Hanner's panel session, Seafood Fraud & Traceability, at the BC Seafood Expo on June 12 will explore these topics and more.
Associate Professor, Faculty of Land & Food Systems, Unuvieristy of British Columbia
Dr. Lu is the author of over 65 scientific papers as well as one book (Sensing Techniques for Food Safety and Quality Control, Royal Society of Chemistry) and several book chapters. Read more
Dr. Robert Hanner - Speaker
Associate Professor, Biodiversity Institute of Ontario & Centre for Biodiversity, University of Guelph
Dr. Hanner, with his students and collaborators, has published more than 80 scientific papers and a recent book titled “Seafood Authenticity and Traceability: A DNA-based Perspective. Read more
George Iwama - Moderator
Vice-Dean, Aquaculture and Strategic Initiatives, Faculty of Land & Food Systems/Assistant Director of the Institute for the Oceans & Fisheries, Faculty of Science, University of British Columbia
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