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Michael Beach is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Kennesaw State University. He teaches undergraduate courses in genetics and microbiology, including laboratory components.
- Research Focus: Microbial Source Tracking (MST) of fecal contamination in environmental waters, utilizing qPCR protocols to detect host-specific DNA markers from Bacteroides, Lachnospiraceae, and mitochondrial DNA.
- Applications: Providing MST services for local governments and private companies, with future plans to develop animal-specific tests and adapt methods for SARS-CoV-2 wastewater monitoring.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Biological Science (Molecular Biology), University at Albany
- B.S. in Biological Science, University at Albany
Current Projects: Developing SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection systems in wastewater to predict outbreaks, aligning with national campus monitoring initiatives.
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