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Biotechnologies, Microbiology and the Built Environment

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This session will focus on the environmental surveillance, characterizations, removal efficiency, and risk analysis of emerging waterborne viruses, advancing engineering interventions for waterborne virus control in water and wastewater treatment.

Organizers:

Danmeng Shuai, Tiong Gim Aw, Yun Shen, Joan B. Rose

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This session will explore the growing application of synthetic biology in engineering. We will host a session with presentations and a panel discussion to address the current state of knowledge and future needs for engineered biotechnology use.

Organizers:

Courtney Gardner, Cresten Mansfeldt, Kimberly Parker

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This session will discuss applications of multi-omics in environmental engineering and science, including opportunities and challenges pertinent to instrumentation and data science.

Organizers:

Yaqi You, Liyuan Hou, Matthew Reid, Michael Vega, Yinyin Ye

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We spend 90% of our time indoors where we are exposed to a complex mixture of chemicals and microbes that are relevant for human health. Indoor spaces have unique features compared to natural environments (e.g., high surface area, diverse materials, and reduced moisture) that alter many environmental processes. It is critical that we continue to improve our understanding of the processes that drive indoor chemistry and microbiology. This session will feature podium presentations on indoor chemical and microbial processes, including human health implications.

Organizers:

Karen Dannemiller, Bridget Hegarty

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This session will focus on various aspects of biofilm-associated risks in built environment, including health, environmental and structural impacts, assessment and monitoring, and emerging technologies and management strategies for biofilm control.

Organizers:

Ben Ma, Mariana Lanzarini-Lopes

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The session will bring together a diverse group of researchers focused on built environment microbiology to share and discuss innovative and sustainable microbial solutions for improving environmental and human health in these engineered settings.

Organizers:

Nicole Rockey, Ishi Keenum, Shilva Shrestha

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This session will showcase and synthesize research on the topic of lead in drinking water in U.S. schools & childcare facilities. Participants will discuss data science, engineering, and field approaches to evaluate and remediate lead contamination.

Organizers:

Katya Cherukumilli , Emily Kumpel, Kelsey Pieper