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Since 1986 Chris has been active in research related to veterinary drug residue analysis and specialised in using immunochemical based screening technologies. The research has widened to include a wider range of toxic chemicals in foods and agricultural commodities such as mycotoxins, phycotoxins and plant toxins. The technologies platforms researched have also increased to include many forms of biosensor and lateral flow techniques. He has published more than 300 papers in the field of detection and control of chemical contaminants in agri-food commodities and co-ordinated one of the world's largest research project in this area (www.BioCop.org). Chris also co-ordinated another major EU research project QSAFFE which is dealt with contaminant issues along the animal feed supply chain.
Chris led the UK government's independent review of food systems following the 2013 Horsemeat scandal.
He is currently funded on a range of grants from BBSRC, ERSC, FP7, safefood and SFI-DEL
The ability to provide safer food for consumers by the use of state-of-the-art monitoring tools is a major research driver. The power of these tools has helped to increase food safety while reducing the need to use out of date animal based bioassays.
More recently the concept of effect based bioanalysis has emerged as an important research theme. The ability to measure effect based proteomic and metabolomic biomarkers indicating exposure (animals and humans) to toxic compounds is a major research driver.
Professor Elliott is also the Director of the ASSET Technology Centre. This centre of excellence was set up in 2009 with a £1.75M investment from The Department of Learning in Northern Ireland. ASSET has established multiple collaborations with technology providers across the world and recieved a furter £1M funding in 2013 along with becoming a Water's Corporation Centre of Innovation. The ability of these platforms to provide better, faster and lower cost means of early detection of contaminations across the entire food chain is one of the the driving forces of the centre. Another key research topic is that linked to the ability to detect food fraud using these emerging technologies. Many collaborations with agri-food companies have been established across the centre.
Chris is also co-ordinator of two Island of Ireland research networks (biotoxins and chemicals). The objective of the networks is to link researchers, regulators and industry to discuss the important topics pertaining to major food safety issues. Further details can be found here.
Professor Elliott is also one of the co-founding members of the International Drug Residue School (SARAF) based in Nante in France. From humble beginnings this initiative has flourished to become a recognised training centre for scientists all over the world.
Chris is currently the Director of the Institute for Global Food Safety.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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R1724GFS: Holistic approach for tackling food systems risks in a changing global environment
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R3411GFS: Trade reorientation and implications for high risk foods and regulatory bodies
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Project: Research
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A 10-year analysis of RASFF notifications for mycotoxins in nuts. Trend in key mycotoxins and impacted countries
Owolabi, I. O., Karoonuthaisiri, N., Elliott, C. T. & Petchkongkaew, A., Oct 2023, In: Food Research International. 172, 112915.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A review on state-of-the-art detection techniques for micro- and nano-plastics with prospective use in point-of-site detection
Bibi, A., Can, A., Pant, U., Hardiman, G., Hill, D., Elliott, C. & Cao, C., 23 Apr 2023, Comprehensive analytical chemistry: Smartphones for chemical analysis: From proof-of-concept to analytical applications. Nelis, J. L. D. & Tsagkaris, A. S. (eds.). Elsevier Inc., Vol. 101. p. 143-196 54 p. (Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry; vol. 101).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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A systems biology approach reveals the endocrine disrupting potential of Aflatoxin B1
Verga, J. U., Padovano, C., da Silveira, W. A., Starr Hazard, E., Nugent, A. P., Elliott, C. T., Carnevali, O., Galeazzi, R. & Hardiman, G., 13 May 2023, (Early online date) In: Exposure and Health. 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bacteriocinogenic lactic acid bacteria from Thai fermented foods: Potential food applications
Woraprayote, W., Janyaphisan, T., Adunphatcharaphon, S., Sonhom, N., Showpanish, K., Rumjuankiat, K., Visessanguan, W., Elliott, C. T. & Petchkongkaew, A., Apr 2023, In: Food Bioscience. 52, 102385.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Best practices and current implementation of emerging smartphone-based (bio)sensors – Part 1: Data handling and ethics
Ross, G. M. S., Zhao, Y., Bosman, A. J., Geballa-Koukoula, A., Zhou, H., Elliott, C. T., Nielen, M. W. F., Rafferty, K. & Salentijn, G. I. J., Jan 2023, In: TrAC - Trends in Analytical Chemistry. 158, 116863.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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BBC Food and Farming Winner
Elliott, Christopher (Recipient), 01 Dec 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Outstanding Contribution to the Northern Ireland Food Industry
Elliott, Christopher (Recipient), 01 Aug 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Shortlisted for the 2021 Vice-Chancellor’s Research Prizes competition in the Research Engagement category for Project Daire
Woodside, Jayne (Recipient), McCarthy, Danielle (Recipient), Brennan, Sarah (Recipient), Moore, Sarah (Recipient), Lavelle, Fiona (Recipient), McCole, Patrick (Recipient), Cardwell, Christopher (Recipient), Elliott, Christopher (Recipient), McKinley, Michelle (Recipient), Hunter, Ruth (Recipient), O'Connell, Niamh (Recipient), Dean, Moira (Recipient) & Dunne, Laura (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Theophilus Redwood Award
Elliott, Christopher (Recipient), 01 Jun 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Towards a resilient and sustainable food system through efficient control and mitigation of mycotoxins.
Rudolf Krska (Invited speaker), Oluwatobi Kolawole (Contributor), Natasha Logan (Contributor), Christopher Elliott (Contributor), Alexandra Malachova (Contributor), Stephan Frietag (Contributor), Viktoria Neubauer (Contributor) & Stephane Durand (Contributor)
02 Feb 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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A qualitative exploration of the wants, needs and differences between Ireland and the UK for a cooking programme during pregnancy
Fiona Lavelle (Presenter), Claire McKernan (Contributor), Vanessa Shrewsbury (Contributor), Julia A Wolfson (Contributor), Rachael M Taylor (Contributor), Kerith Duncanson (Contributor), Carla Martins (Contributor), Christopher Elliott (Contributor) & Clare Collins (Contributor)
16 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Food Integrity 2021: Interactive Workshop: Fake News Under the Microscope
Blain Murphy (Advisor), Christopher Elliott (Advisor) & Moira Dean (Advisor)
21 Apr 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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KTP with Linden Foods Ltd (PI)
Desmond Greer (Advisor), Christopher Elliott (Contributor) & Ivor Spence (Participant)
01 Aug 2019Activity: Consultancy types › KTP & Consultancy in kind
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KTP Devenish Nutrition
Christopher Elliott (Consultant), Peter Kilpatrick (Consultant) & Ivor Spence (Consultant)
2019 → 2021Activity: Consultancy types › KTP & Consultancy in kind
Press/Media
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What does organic really mean?
Blain Murphy, Moira Dean & Christopher Elliott
22/09/2020
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Impact
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Protecting the Integrity of the Global Feed-food Supply Chain: Detecting and Preventing Chemical Contamination
Christopher Elliott (Participant)
Impact: Health Impact, Economic Impact