Tom Madigan
Research Scientist
Areas of expertise:
Shellfish safety
Countries of work experience:
Australia
Experience and qualifications:
Tom graduated from Flinders University with a Bachelor of Technology (Aquaculture) and is a recent Honours graduate from the Adelaide University in the area of microbiology. Since he joined SARDI Food Safety Research he has worked on a variety of projects including species such as southern bluefin tuna, yellowtail kingfish, scallops and oysters. His work interests include potentially pathogenic marine vibrios, product quality, molecular microbiology and biotoxins.
Professional appointments:
2003–present: SARDI, Research scientist-Seafood safety
Selected recent publications:
Madigan T.L., Lee K.G., Padula D.J., McNabb P.& Pointon A.M. (2006) Diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP) toxins in South Australian shellfish. Harmful Algae. 5: 119-123.
Research Projects:
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Seafood CRC-A critical evaluation of supply-chain temperature profiles to optimise food safety and quality of Australian oysters
- A supply chain assessment of marine vibrios in Pacific oysters in South Australia: prevalence, quantification and public health risk
- Risk-based assessment of South Australian wild-harvested scallops
- Aquafin CRC- Southern Bluefin Tuna Aquaculture Subprogram: Development and validation of baitfish sampling methods to address international residue standards for Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus maccoyii)
- Identification and management of potential food safety issues in aquaculture-produced Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi)
- Aquafin CRC-FRDC SBT Aquaculture Subprogram: Management of food safety hazards in farmed Southern Bluefin Tuna to exploit market opportunities
- A market access guide for seafood exporters: International Residues standards
Contact:
Tom Madigan
Ph: +61 8 8207 7937
Mobile: 0423 028 255
Fax: +61 8 8207 7854
Email: madigan.tom@saugov.sa.gov.au