Interfibio research reaches Japan: Ulises Díaz demonstrates a rapid tetrodotoxin detection assay at the Osaka Institute of Public Health
Our PhD researcher Ulises Díaz is currently undertaking a research stay at the Osaka Institute of Public Health (Japan), where he is demonstrating a lateral flow assay (LFA) for the rapid detection of tetrodotoxin (TTX) in pufferfish and other marine samples.
The assay has been developed by Ulises as part of his doctoral research in collaboration with Dr. Mònica Campàs from the IRTA (Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology). Designed as a portable, user-friendly diagnostic tool, the test enables the rapid detection of tetrodotoxin, one of the most potent marine neurotoxins, contributing to improved food safety monitoring.
During his stay, Ulises is presenting the technology and demonstrating its practical application to researchers at the Osaka Institute of Health, fostering scientific exchange and strengthening international collaboration in the field of rapid biosensing technologies.
Beyond food safety applications, the research team is also working to expand the platform's capabilities. Future developments aim to adapt the assay for the detection of tetrodotoxin in biological samples such as blood and urine, paving the way for new point-of-care diagnostic applications.
This research stay highlights the importance of international collaboration in accelerating the transfer of innovative technologies from the laboratory to real-world applications and reinforces Interfibio's commitment to developing practical solutions with societal impact.
We congratulate Ulises on this exciting opportunity and wish him a successful and productive stay in Japan.
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