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Early-warning system to protect and promote human health and inform Houston’s response to viral outbreaks
To address the challenge of anticipating and responding to prominent outbreaks of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, Houston Wastewater Epidemiology has implemented a comprehensive, cost-effective system to monitor community infection dynamics of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes COVID-19.
The science and innovation behind wastewater-based epidemiology is currently being scaled to monitor for influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), mpox, measles, and 29 potential pathogens.
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Long-term time-series data provides insights into reducing the cost of wastewater analysis
Internships elevate students’ technical skills through hands-on work experience
Ferguson Fellowship supports development-translation of molecular detection methods for sexually transmitted pathogens
Houston health director retires after 21 years of active leadership
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Microbes in Wastewater
January 15-16, 2026
https://www.wastewateramr.com/Lauren Stadler, PhD
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Rice UniversityBlueprints for Detection: Scalable, Validated Assay Design for Wastewater-Based Epidemiology
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Houston, NWSS Center of Excellence Office Hours
February 12
10:00 a.m.To attend our office hours, ask questions, or send requests for a more detailed phone conversation, email info@hou-wastewater-epi.org.
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