132345Aflascope: Novel sample extraction procedures for improved aflatoxin managementClosedBEIS-Funded ProgrammesInnovate UKAflaScope is a cross-disciplinary collaboration to examine the feasibility of using an acoutic separation platform for purification of aflatoxins from crops. Aflatoxins (toxins from storage mould) are a significant threat to food security, particularly in developing nations. Testing & monitoring are vital but, due to complex sample prep, high cost, inaccessibility & lack of information, aflatoxin testing is not thoroughly implement & billions of people are at risk. This innovative project will develop a novel, rapid & chemical- free procedure for extracting & concentrating aflatoxins. When integrated with down-stream diagnostic advances, the extraction platform could enable a low-cost, sensitive, portable test system for on-site aflatoxin monitoring, increasing ease & frequency of testing, & potentially improve decontamination. If successful, the resultant increase in crop value & safety will bring about a step-change in on-farm management.