Head: Professor Piotr Jedziniak, PhD, ScD
email: piotr.jedziniak@piwet.pulawy.pl
tel: 81 889 3465
Deputy Head: Małgorzata Warenik-Bany, PhD
email: malgorzata.warenik@piwet.pulawy.pl
tel: 81 889 3420
Secretariat
email: dbc@piwet.pulawy.pl
Tel: 81 889 3352
Research Profile of the Department:
– conducting official food and feed testing for the determination of elements and chemical compounds including: hormones, thyreostats, beta-agonists, prohibited and veterinary drugs, neuroleptics, pesticides, toxic elements, mycotoxins, dyes, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, dioxins and PCBs, perfluoroalkyl substances, brominated flame retardants, N-nitrosamines, radioactive contamination, GMO markers, agricultural lime, and plant toxins
– National Reference Laboratory for chemical residues, persistent organic pollutants, and radioactive contamination in food of animal origin and feed (in accordance with the current regulation of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development)
– risk assessment related to chemical residues, persistent organic pollutants, and radioactive contamination in food of animal origin and feed
– conducting research in veterinary pharmacology and toxicology, as well as environmental toxicology
– development of methods for the determination of xenobiotics in biological and environmental samples
– diagnostic, monitoring, confirmatory, and appeal testing for chemical residues, persistent organic pollutants, radioactive contamination, and plant toxins in food of animal origin, feed, and the environment
– diagnosis of animal poisoning
– pre-registration testing of feed additives, evaluation of legal acts and other documents related to official control of animal feed
– scientific research on chemical residues in food of animal origin and feed
– scientific research on persistent organic pollutants in food of animal origin, feed, and elements of the animal environment
– scientific research in the toxicology of veterinary drugs and environmental contaminants
– scientific research on consumer exposure assessment to xenobiotics in food of animal origin
– development and validation of analytical procedures using chromatographic techniques and mass spectrometry methods
Research Teams
Staining and Nitroimidazoles
Leader: Professor Kamila Mitrowska, PhD, ScD
email: kamila.mitrowska@piwet.pulawy.pl
tel: 81 889 3142
Research profile of the team:
– developing new analytical methods and advancing knowledge on how dyes and nitroimidazoles behave in animal organisms, their products, and the environment
– services and testing for the determination of pharmacologically active dyes and nitroimidazoles in biological and environmental samples using accredited LC-MS/MS testing procedures
– providing scientific and technical assistance to competent authorities in implementing national control plans for dye and nitroimidazole residues in food of animal origin
– conducting human health and environmental risk assessments related to exposure to pharmacologically active dyes and nitroimidazoles
Toxicological Diagnosis
Leader: Bartosz Sell, DVM, PhD
email: bartosz.sell@piwet.pulawy.pl
tel: 81 889 3295
Research profile of the team:
– identification and analysis of toxic substances in animal organisms and their environment
– assessment of the impact of toxins on animal health
– diagnosis of animal poisoning
– development of methods for detecting xenobiotics
– research supporting preventive measures
– monitoring toxicological hazards in veterinary medicine
Hormones
Leader: Iwona Matraszek-Żukowska, PhD
email: iwona.matraszek@piwet.pulawy.pl
tel: 81 889 3192
Research profile of the team:
– conducting, supervising, and coordinating official control testing under National Residue Control Plans for the determination of hormones and thyreostats in urine, muscle tissue, adipose tissue, animal drinking water, hair, and serum
– determination of hormones and thyreostats in biological material
– participation and organization of proficiency testing for the determination of hormones and thyreostats
Prohibited Medicines
Leader: Tomasz Śniegocki, PhD, ScD, Professor of the Institute
email: sniego@piwet.pulawy.pl
tel: 81 889 3144
Research profile of the team:
– detection of residues of pharmacologically active substances in food that may pose a risk to consumer health
– development and implementation of modern analytical methods for monitoring and controlling the safety of food of animal origin
– supporting surveillance systems and ensuring high health quality of food products through conducted research
Antiparasitic and Anti-Inflammatory Medicines
Leader: Konrad Pietruk, MSc
email: konrad.pietruk@piwet.pulawy.pl
tel: 81 889 3143
Research profile of the team:
– analysis of food of animal origin for residues of antiparasitic and anti-inflammatory drugs (drugs from the avermectin, benzimidazole, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, glucocorticosteroid, and coccidiostat groups)
– analysis of feed for the determination of content and contamination with coccidiostats and antibiotics
– development and validation of analytical procedures using chromatographic techniques and mass spectrometry methods
Multi-Component Methods
Leader: Tomasz Błądek, PhD
email: tomasz.bladek@piwet.pulawy.pl
tel: 81 889 3007
Research profile of the team:
– detection of a broad spectrum of antiviral drug residues and veterinary drugs in food of animal origin
– development of innovative multi-residue analytical methods using liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry
Mycotoxins
Leader: Professor Piotr Jedziniak, PhD, ScD
email: piotr.jedziniak@piwet.pulawy.pl
tel: 81 889 3657
Research profile of the team:
– detection of a broad panel of mycotoxins in food of animal origin and feed using LC-MS/MS technique
– participation in the development of official food and feed control plans
– methodological support for Veterinary Inspection laboratories, including through the organization of proficiency testing and training
– research on the development of physicochemical and biological methods for the degradation, binding, and biotransformation of mycotoxins in feed and environmental samples
– analysis of food and feed for the presence of mycotoxins Piotr Jedziniak
email: piotr.jedziniak@piwet.pulawy.pl
tel: 81 889 3657
Research profile of the team:
– detection of a broad panel of mycotoxins in food of animal origin and feed using LC-MS/MS technique
– participation in the development of official food and feed control plans
– methodological support for Veterinary Inspection laboratories, including through the organization of proficiency testing and training
– research on the development of physicochemical and biological methods for the degradation, binding, and biotransformation of mycotoxins in feed and environmental samples
– analysis of food and feed for the presence of mycotoxins
Nitrosamines
Leader: Sebastian Maszewski, PhD
email: sebastian.maszewski@piwet.pulawy.pl
tel: 81 889 3332
Research profile of the team:
– analysis of food for the presence of volatile N-nitrosamines based on accredited testing procedures for NDMA and NDEA
– application of advanced testing techniques including capillary gas chromatography with thermal energy analyzer (GC-TEA)
– collaboration with the EU Reference Laboratory for Metals and Nitrogenous Compounds (EURL-MN)
Pesticides
Leader: Tomasz Kiljanek, PhD
email: tomasz.kiljanek@piwet.pulawy.pl
tel: 81 889 3146
Elements
Leader: Agnieszka Nawrocka, PhD, Eng.
email: agnieszka.nawrocka@piwet.pulawy.pl
tel: 81 889 3428
Research profile of the team:
– coordination and implementation of monitoring studies in accordance with current European Union legislation
– determination of total content of chemical elements
– speciation analysis of toxic elements
– studies employ modern instrumental techniques such as GF-AAS, HG-AAS, DMA, ICP-MS, HPLC-ICP-MS
Radiological Contamination
Leader: Magdalena Gembal, MSc
email: magdalena.gembal@piwet.pulawy.pl
tel: 81 889 3150
Research profile of the team:
– identification and quantitative determination of radioisotopes, particularly cesium-137, cesium-134, and strontium-90 using gamma radiation and liquid scintillation methods
– conducting systematic control testing for radioactive contamination of food of animal origin
– assessment of the radiological situation in the country based on conducted studies
Research Team for Antibacterial Drugs
Leader: Anna Gajda, DVM, PhD, ScD, Professor of the Institute
email: anna.gajda@piwet.pulawy.pl
tel: 81 889 3240
Research profile of the team:
– determination of residues of antibiotics and chemotherapeutics (penicillins, cephalosporins, sulfonamides, macrolides, fluoroquinolones, pleuromutilins, diaminopyrimidines, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, lincosamides, polypeptides, dapsone) in food and products of animal origin (muscle and meat products, milk and dairy products, eggs, honey) and in water – accredited methods
– determination of concentrations of antibacterial drugs in biological material and environmental samples (oral fluid, bristles, animal feces, soil) – non-accredited methods
– testing performed using liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) technique
– collaboration with EU reference laboratories and Veterinary Hygiene Service laboratories in the analysis of antibacterial drugs
– organization of proficiency testing for the determination of antibacterial drugs
Plant Toxins
Leader: Ewelina Kowalczyk, PhD
email: ewelina.kowalczyk@piwet.pulawy.pl
tel: 81 889 3117
Research profile of the team:
– determination of plant toxins in feed and food of animal origin
– identification and determination of a range of natural toxins such as: pyrrolizidine alkaloids, tropane alkaloids, quinolizidine alkaloids, cyanogenic glycosides (hydrogen cyanide), cannabinoids, as well as ergot alkaloids
– development, optimization, and validation of analytical methods based primarily on liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) techniques
Chlorinated and Brominated Persistent Organic Pollutants
Leader: Marek Pajurek, PhD, Eng.
email: marek.pajurek@piwet.pulawy.pl
tel: 81 889 33 60
Research profile of the team:
– determination of concentrations of: dioxins (PCDD), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDF), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), brominated flame retardants (BFR) in the range of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) in food and feed based on accredited testing procedures
– interpretation of results in accordance with current EU legislation
– analysis of biological and environmental matrices (e.g., blood, animal tissues, soils, etc.) using non-accredited methods
– testing performed using advanced testing techniques, including isotope dilution mass spectrometry (IDMS) with high-resolution gas chromatography coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRGC-HRMS)
Fluorinated Persistent Organic Pollutants
Leader: Szczepan Mikołajczyk, PhD, DSc, Eng.
email: szczepan.mikolajczyk@piwet.pulawy.pl
Tel: 81 889 3360
Research profile of the team:
– determination of PFAS concentrations in food and feed using accredited methods
– interpretation of obtained results in accordance with current EU legislation
– determination of PFAS concentrations in biological and environmental matrices (e.g., blood, animal tissues, water, soil) using non-accredited methods
– testing performed using isotope dilution method and LC-MS/MS technique
Genetic Engineering
Leader: Małgorzata Warenik-Bany, PhD
email: malgorzata.warenik@piwet.pulawy.pl
tel: 81 889 34 20
Research profile of the team:
– testing of biological material of animal and plant origin using molecular biology techniques
– monitoring food and feed safety, with particular emphasis on toxic substances and chemical contaminants (including dioxins, dl-PCBs)
– detection and quantitative determination of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), including dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) using genetically modified cell lines
– development and implementation of modern molecular methods for diagnostic and control applications
– toxicity testing of newly emerging xenobiotics in the food chain
