Cyanobacteria have the potential to produce harmful toxins, which can have adverse health effects on humans and animals. Monitoring tools are needed to assess environmental conditions and stop blooms in their nascent stages. In a recent webinar, we introduced a strategy for integrated harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring. You will learn about the use of three early-detection HAB screening systems that provide different and complementary information: an online multi-parameter measuring and reporting system, an automated flow imaging microscope, and a quantitative PCR assay.
Partnering with AquaRealTime and Phytoxigene, we detail an example framework for a proactive and integrated monitoring program that will guide you through the process of monitoring and identifying harmful algal blooms (HABs).
In this webinar, you will learn how these three different technologies work together to provide end-to-end data monitoring, including remote sondes, phytoplankton identification, and analysis of toxin-producing genes.
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Remote Sondes from AquaRealTime to detect chlorophyll, phycocyanin, pH, DO, and temperature
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Phytoplankton Identification with flow imaging microscopy from FlowCam to identify and track predominant organisms
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Analysis of toxin-producing genes with qPCR from Phytoxigene
Meet your Hosts:
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Chris Lee |
Polly Barrowman |
Greg Ford |
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With a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chris brings 15 years of experience developing new products in the water and algae monitoring markets. |
Polly works with freshwater researchers and drinking water utilities, helping implement FlowCam technology into their phytoplankton research & monitoring programs |
Greg leads Phytoxigene's strategy to develop and provide assays and standards for the molecular detection and quantification of biotoxin-producing genes. |
This webinar is for:
- Scientists working in a drinking water utility or government agency.
- Researchers engaged in freshwater research on HAB monitoring and identification.
