Knowledge Networks



Would you benefit from connecting with other professionals working in the food chain across the island of Ireland? 


Click here to visit the knowledge networks We are pleased to introduce our Knowledge Networks, open to all food safety professionals throughout the food chain on the island of Ireland.

The Networks aim to form a dynamic and rewarding environment for the exchange of food safety information, for mutual benefit. They aim to bring together those involved in knowledge creation & application, and policy development, to support and enhance food safety.

There are eight Knowledge Networks and all will feature a unique online professional networking platform, an annual meeting and an annual electronic newsletter. The Networks and contact details for each Network facilitator are listed here:

Verocytotoxigenic Escherichia coli (VTEC) Network -The VTEC Network is facilitated by Dr Geraldine Duffy, Teagasc Food Research Centre (Ashtown), Dublin 15, Ireland.  Contact: Geraldine.Duffy@teagasc.ie
 
Campylobacter Network- The Campylobacter Network is facilitated by Dr Declan Bolton, Teagasc Food Research Centre (Ashtown), Dublin 15, Ireland. Contact: Declan.Bolton@teagasc.ie
 
Listeria Network -The Listeria Network is facilitated by Dr Kieran Jordan, Teagasc Food Research Centre (Moorepark), Fermoy, Co.Cork, Ireland.  Contact: Kieran.Jordan@teagasc.ie
 
Biotoxin Network and Chemical Residues Network-The Biotoxin Network and the Chemical Residues Network are facilitated by Professor Chris Elliott, Queen’s University, Belfast, Institute of Agri-food and Land Use, David Keir Building, Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5AY. Contact: Chris.Elliott@qub.ac.uk
 
Salmonella Network- The Salmonella Network is facilitated by Professor Francis Butler, School of Agriculture, University College Dublin. Contact: f.butler@ucd.ie
 
Food Allergy and Food Intolerance Network -The Food Allergy and Food Intolerance Network is facilitated by Mr Michael Walker, LGC  Limited, Newtownabbey. Contact: Michael.walker@lgc.co.uk
 
If you would like to participate in the safefood Knowledge Networks and connect with other food safety professionals then sign up by clicking here, filling in your details and selecting which of the Networks you would like to join.

To join the Food Allergy and Food Intolerance Network please sign up here. 
 
For further information on the safefood Knowledge Networks please email the safefood Network Coordinator at networks@safefood.eu. 
 
safefood look forward to your participation in the Knowledge Networks.