Speaker Name(s): Sharon C. Long, Ph.D., Director of Environmental Microbiology, WSLH
Description: The objective of this research program is to bring cutting edge testing to the Water Microbiology Unit of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. Development of a microbial source tracking (MST) toolbox, support of the state’s preparedness program, and bringing biosolids microbial testing capabilities are focus areas of the Applied Microbiology Research program. Ongoing projects include further honing the MST toolbox by investigating the use of molecular methods to shorten analysis times. Projects that aim to solve engineering problems, for example biosolids foaming and water treatment for hospital preparedness, are also being actively investigated. This presentation will highlight recent accomplishments of the Applied Microbiology Research program.