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Study Led by Public Health Professor David Larsen Says Wastewater Testing Expected to Work for Most Infectious Diseases
Wastewater surveillance of infectious diseases is expected to work for just about every infectious disease that affects humans, including monkeypox and polio. But more research is needed to apply the science for public health benefit, according to a research team…
“Schenectady sewage plant among dozens helping track COVID pandemic.”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in The Schenectady Daily Gazette story “Schenectady sewage plant among dozens helping track COVID pandemic.” Larsen, who is working with the Department of Health to monitor wastewater…
“To find out where the covid pandemic is headed, look here: The sewer”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in The Washington Post story David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in The Washington Post story “To find out where…
“Samples from the Village of New Paltz’s sewage treatment plant are being tested for coronavirus.”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in the Hudson Valley One story “Samples from the Village of New Paltz’s sewage treatment plant are being tested for coronavirus.” Larsen, who led the University’s wastewater…
Understanding COVID-19 Transmissions in Our Communities Through Wastewater Surveillance
Back in the 1990s, as countries around the world contended with a spike in poliovirus cases, many nations turned to wastewater surveillance as an effective method for monitoring and tracking local transmission levels. Fast forward to 2022, and as the…
COVID-19 Update: Monitoring the New Variant, Taking New Action
Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: As we return from Thanksgiving break and prepare for the final days of the semester, the University’s Public Health Team remains focused on the health and wellness of our campus community and neighbors. Over…
“Coronavirus ‘smoke detector’ launched in Syracuse puts brakes on SUNY Oneonta outbreak”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in Falk College, appeared as a guest on Thursday Morning Roundtable hosted by the Office of Community Engagement. His appearance was covered in the syracuse.com story “Coronavirus ‘smoke detector’ launched in Syracuse puts…
“A Covid test that really stinks.”
David Larsen, associate professor in the Department of Public Health at Falk College, was quoted in the Politico story “A Covid test that really stinks.” Larsen, a public health expert and epidemiologist, is leading the effort at Syracuse University to…
“Universities Search For A Blueprint To Continue In-Person Instruction As COVID-19 Pandemic Rages.”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health at Falk College, was interviewed for the CBS 60 Minutes Overtime article “Universities Search For A Blueprint To Continue In-Person Instruction As COVID-19 Pandemic Rages.” Larsen was interviewed about wastewater testing for COVID-19,…
University Scientists Selected to Implement COVID-19 Early Warning System in Upstate New York
The New York State Department of Health has selected the SARS-CoV-2 Early Warning Wastewater Surveillance Platform (SARS2-EWSP) to pilot a statewide coronavirus transmission early warning system, New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced today. With $500,000 in state pilot funding,…