Food Analytical Immunotechnology group (FAIg)

The aim of the group's scientific activity is the development of rapid antibody-based analytical methods for the determination of chemical residues (pesticides, plant growth regulatores, additives, antibiotics), toxins and organic contaminants in food and environmental samples. In close colaboration with the group "Synthesis of molecules for biotechnological aplications" of the Organic Chemistry Department of the Universitat de València (http://www.haptens-antibodies.com) we aim at contributing to guarantee food quality and safety by the generation of antibodies of high affinity and specificity to analytical targets of interest to the agri-food industry. These biomolecules, adequately implemented in different analytical systems, are versatile control tools ideal for low-resource industrial settings.