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WEST Center researchers share expertise at relaunched conferences

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

WEST researchers present to national and international audiences as organizations reconvene for annual meetings in the COVID era.

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WEST publication selected for JMS Editor’s Choice

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Research published by Dr. Bianca Souza-Chaves and WEST colleagues in the Journal of Membrane Science (JMS) describes the use of chlorination to extend the life of reverse osmosis membranes used in water reuse. The article was selected as a JMS Editor’s Choice in September 2021.

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Study targets dust's overlooked role in potential cross-contamination

Saturday, October 30, 2021

In an article by the Center for Produce Safety, WEST researcher, Dr. Kelly Bright, explains how a new study aims to provide insight into the role of dust in pathogen transfer onto produce. Along with UArizona Co-PIs Drs. Walter Betancourt and Charles Gerba, Bright will lead a combination of laboratory experiments and field studies in Arizona’s arid farming region and develop best management practices (BMPs) to help guide growers.

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PBS NewsHour: Return to Campus

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

In an episode of PBS NewsHour, reporters cover issues and approaches to a return to campus during continued COVID-19 concerns. The piece highlights two universities, including the University of Arizona, and discusses strategies being used to keep campus communities safe across the country - including vaccination, masks, testing, and wastewater monitoring.

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WEST Center Researcher Spotlight: Erika Stark

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

A Research Technician at WEST Center, Erika Stark analyzes samples for SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19, studies microplastics in soils, and recently completed a master’s degree in Public Health.

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Help Save Land Application of Biosolids

Monday, September 20, 2021

With growing concern that land application of biosolids could be banned due to possible PFAS contamination of groundwater and/or crop uptake, WEST Center and others are developing a collaborative study to evaluate the incidence and mobility of PFAS following land application of biosolids. WEST invites partners to join this study!

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WEST Center awarded grants from EPA and CDC

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

In early September 2021, WEST Center researchers were awarded grants from federal agencies to 1) evaluate water quality for direct potable reuse and 2) assess viability and persistence of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater across the U.S.

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Reclaimed water, a major focus of WEST research, provides river habitat in Tucson

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

In a September 2021 article, Arizona Republic writer Ian James describes how reclaimed water in action is supporting river life in the Southwest. Technologies to improve water quality and purification efficiencies are a major focus of WEST Center research.

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New dPCR instruments boost WEST’s analytical capabilities

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Installed in WEST in August 2021, two new digital polymerase chain reaction (dPCR) instruments will provide rapid and sensitive detection of SARS-CoV-2 and variants in wastewater, essential to monitoring community health.

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UArizona researchers to test wastewater for flu, COVID-19 as Gov's order tries to limit testing mandates

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

As students return to the University of Arizona amid a surge of COVID-19 cases, UArizona plans to use wastewater testing - led by WEST Center - to again help control outbreaks. Read and watch the full story produced by KOLD News 13.

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New publication from WEST researchers describes the barrier effect of membrane distillation against microbes

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Demonstrating the valuable cooperation of engineers and microbiologists at WEST Center, a new publication out of UArizona WEST looks at membrane distillation’s effectiveness as a barrier to Coronavirus and Bacteriophage.

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WEST Center Student Spotlight: Zachary Binger

Thursday, July 22, 2021

A doctoral candidate working at WEST Center, Zachary Binger focuses on optimization of membrane systems, developing computer models to increase water recovery and reduce energy consumption.

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News

WEST Center researchers share expertise at relaunched conferences

WEST publication selected for JMS Editor’s Choice

Study targets dust's overlooked role in potential cross-contamination

PBS NewsHour: Return to Campus

WEST Center Researcher Spotlight: Erika Stark

Help Save Land Application of Biosolids

WEST Center awarded grants from EPA and CDC

Reclaimed water, a major focus of WEST research, provides river habitat in Tucson

New dPCR instruments boost WEST’s analytical capabilities

UArizona researchers to test wastewater for flu, COVID-19 as Gov's order tries to limit testing mandates

New publication from WEST researchers describes the barrier effect of membrane distillation against microbes

WEST Center Student Spotlight: Zachary Binger