RICEPLUS MAGAZINE: SARS-CoV-2 Detection in the Food Industry DATE: 3 SEPTEMBER 2020 | TIME: 15:00 BST

Thursday, July 30, 2020

SARS-CoV-2 Detection in the Food Industry DATE: 3 SEPTEMBER 2020 | TIME: 15:00 BST | 1 HOUR

SARS-CoV-2 Detection in the Food Industry

DATE: 3 SEPTEMBER 2020 | TIME: 15:00 BST | 1 HOUR

Join us for our latest webinar with Thermo Fisher Scientific.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic AOAC INTERNATIONAL has activated an accelerated program to evaluate test kits for detecting coronavirus on surfaces. This webinar will present the audience with a summary of the Emergency Response Validation option of the AOAC Research Institute’s Performance Tested Methods Program and introduce a rapid, PCR test workflow available from Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Additionally, the audience will hear from a user of the SARS-CoV-2 detection workflow available from Thermo Fisher and the process used for selection, implementation and data collection of the method.

Key learning points:

- Information about the Emergency Response Validation option of the AOAC Research Institute’s Performance Tested Methods Program

- An overview of the SARS-CoV-2 workflow study design

- Aspects of the decision process important when selecting a method for the detection of SARS-CoV-2

An opportunity to ask our expert speakers questions and benefit from their knowledge and experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the panel discussion free?
Yes - there is no charge to watch the panel, either live or on-demand.

When will the panel discussion take place?
The event will take place live on 03 September at 15:00 BST.

I'm busy. Can I watch it later?
Yes you can watch it on-demand, but make sure you register to receive all the information leading up to the event. The panel will become available to watch on-demand shortly after the live version takes place.

What are the benefits to attending live?
During the live event, you'll be able to pose questions to the speakers, which will then be answered during the live panel discussion.

How long will the event be?
This panel will last for up to one hour.

What do I need to watch this panel discussion?
All you need is a computer with internet connection. Be sure to use headphones if in an office environment.

Keynote Speakers