ALGA Masterclass: Bioremediation and Molecular Biological Tools (MBT’s)

ALGA Masterclass: Bioremediation and Molecular Biological Tools (MBT’s)

This Masterclass is designed to give an overall introduction to the chemistry of bioremediation and system design, implementation, and performance monitoring, as well as the use of molecular tools to comprehensively evaluate treatment options and performance. This includes:

• Fundamental science of bioremediation of plumes and NAPL sources
• Remedial Design process and considerations
• Implementation and performance monitoring
• Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and QuantArray – quantify organisms and functional genes responsible for biodegradation
• Stable Isotope Probing (SIP) – conclusively determine whether biodegradation is occurring
• In Situ Microcosms (ISMs) – evaluate and compare remediation alternatives in the field

Masterclass Registration Fee(s) *excl GST

ALGA Member Fee – AUD $ 250.00
Employee of Corporate Sponsor Fee – AUD $ 270.00
? Non-member Fee – AUD $ 300.00

The Masterclass will be presented by:

Dr. Julie Konzuk (Geosyntec Consultants)
Dr. Julie Konzuk is an Associate Engineer with Geosyntec Consultants, an international environmental consulting firm. She has over 20 years’ experience with applied research, development of remedial strategy, and design and implementation of remediation programs, including bioremediation, in Australia and North America.

Dora Ogles (Microbial Insights, Australia Pty Ltd)
?Dora Ogles is the President of Microbial Insights, a worldwide provider of molecular tools for the environmental restoration industry. Dora has more than 20 peer reviewed co-authored publications, regularly runs international workshops on MBTs and is often invited to speak at conferences around the world.

Click here to register via the ALGA web site