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The State of HAB Monitoring – Session Two Innovations in HAB Monitoring Technology

The State of HAB Monitoring is a series of interactive panel discussions that engage cross-sector experts in an exploration of approaches to collecting, managing, and leveraging data related to Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). Topics in this free, virtual forum will range from emerging technology trends to the application of HAB data for impact. Presented by Great Lakes HABs Collaborative and Cleveland Water Alliance (CWA), this series aims to demystify HABs data for the public and empower managers with knowledge about the next generation HAB data tools.Data-Driven Approaches to HAB Management Session Two: "Innovations in HAB Monitoring Technology" Managing Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) has been a priority across the globe for years and the 2014 Toledo Water Crisis elevated this challenge to become one of the most pressing Great Lakes water quality concerns. Lab analysis and optical sensors have long been the go-to methods for monitoring HABs, but the emergence of new solutions leveraging AI-powered microscopy, eDNA and eRNA, and low cost sensors may revolutionize our approach to collecting these critical data. This panel discussion will engage industry experts and research leaders to explore the next generation of HAB monitoring technology. Panelists Igor Mrdjen Program and Science Lead, Bloom Optix Dr. Igor Mrdjen is the founder and Science Lead of BloomOptix, LLC, a start-up using AI and portable microscopes to empower more users in their HAB monitoring needs. Igor is based out of Syracuse, NY and since his days at Ohio State University has been studying the public health and environmental impacts of algal blooms. For over a decade he has strived to expand our understanding and capabilities in reducing algal bloom exposures and occurrences. John Higley CEO & Principal Scientist, EQO, Inc. John started research for what became EQO in 2016 with the goal of bringing the modern molecular biology lab to the field of environmental biology. Prior to forming EQO, John worked on early cancer diagnostic platforms and microbiome analytics at Thermo Fisher Scientific and led the experimental therapeutics department as the Senior Director of R&D at Molecular Templates. John founded EQO following the successful development of EQO’s flagship detection platform; originally developed for a grant-funded study of three Texas lakes. At EQO, John has further developed RNA preservation and population dynamic analytics systems, a patent pending automated collection and preservation platform, and is developing an NSF and US-BoR funded biopesticide for mitigation and eradication of zebra mussel infestation. John is a science advisor to the interagency working group on eDNA, which includes representatives from USGS (United States Geological Survey), US-BoR (United States Bureau of Reclamation), USFWS (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), and multiple state Departments of Natural Resources. Chris Lee Co-Founder and CEO, AquaRealTime Christopher Lee has 20 years experience bringing to market full stack technology products, the last 10 in the water monitoring space. He has a PhD in Electrical Engineering. In his spare time, Chris is an avid runner and skier and loves exploring the backcountry. Thomas Bridgeman Director of the Lake Erie Center, University of Toledo Dr. Thomas Bridgeman is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Toledo and the Director of the UToledo Lake Erie Center. His research centers on environmental challenges facing Lake Erie, especially harmful algal blooms (HABs) and ‘dead zones.’ His research includes improved bloom monitoring technology for drinking water treatment plants and the influence of episodic hypoxia, river plumes, and lake sediments on the growth of HABs. Tom teaches courses in aquatic ecology and currently serves as an advisor to ODHE’s Harmful Algal Bloom Research Initiative (HABRI) and as past president of the Lake Erie Area Research Network (LEARN) He earned degrees from Miami University, The Ohio State University (MS), and the University of Michigan (PhD). ‍ Moderator Ryan Sorichetti Great Lakes Ecologist, Ontario Ministry of the Environment Dr. Ryan Sorichetti is a Great Lakes Ecologist and Research Scientist for the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks where he leads Great Lakes and tributary water quality studies. His work is focused on nearshore water quality and explores shoreline areas undergoing changes, or with impairments, in water quality. Ryan completed his Ph.D. in 2014 at Western University in aquatic sciences with a focus on trace metals (iron) limitation on cyanobacterial growth in lakes and has continued research interest in biogeochemical nutrient cycling, algal physiology and taxonomy, lake physical processes and climate change science.