Larry E Brand

Larry E. Brand is a Professor in the Department of Marine Biology & Ecology at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, University of Miami. His research focuses on harmful algal blooms (HABs), cyanobacterial toxins, and their impacts on marine ecosystems and human health. Key areas include aerosolized toxin exposure risks, freshwater-saltwater watershed dynamics, and remote sensing for bloom detection.

His work integrates ecology, toxicology, and public policy, addressing issues like Florida Red Tide (Karenia brevis) and cyanotoxins in dolphins. Collaborations span environmental agencies and health institutions to mitigate HAB effects. Publications highlight toxin bioaccumulation, bloom prediction via satellite data, and ecological policy for nutrient management.

Research outputs include over 40 peer-reviewed articles, with notable studies on BMAA neurotoxins in stranded marine mammals and public health responses to toxic blooms. His interdisciplinary approach bridges marine science with societal challenges in climate change and environmental governance.