This event will feature four public health experts highlighting exciting collaborations within the PHL space across various workflows, including Antimicrobial Resistance Tracking, Vector-borne Disease Monitoring, Waterborne Pathogen Detection, and PulseNet Extraction/Sequencing. Come learn more about pathogen detection from the unseen heroes of public health!

The purpose of the QIAGEN Public Health Virtual Symposium is to inspire and equip public health professionals with the latest insights and innovative solutions to advance public health laboratory practices, fostering stronger collaborations and improving outcomes in public health initiatives.

Speakers:

Alex Rossheim, MS, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment:

From Extraction to Sequencing: Evaluating QIAGEN Workflows for PulseNet Pathogens

Brenna McGruder, PhD, Florida Bureau of Public Health Labs - Jacksonville:

Disaster Patrol: Utilizing Digital PCR to Monitor Dangerous Pathogens Across Storm Cycles in Hurricane-Affected Regions

Becca Harrell, MLT, Tennessee Department of Health:

Enhancing Microbial Detection: Boosting Precision, Accuracy, and Sensitivity with Digital PCR for Pathogen Detection

Doris Di, PhD, Hawaii State Department of Health:

Flushing the Threat: Tracking Antimicrobial Resistance in Hawaiian Communities through Wastewater Based Epidemiology