Mariana Matus
Co-founder of Biobot Analytics, a company using wastewater data to track disease outbreaks and inform public health responses.
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Feb 9, 2023 • 37min
HIBT Lab! Biobot Analytics: Mariana Matus and Newsha Ghaeli
Mariana Matus and Newsha Ghaeli, co-founders of Biobot Analytics, are revolutionizing public health with innovative wastewater analysis. Mariana, a computational biologist from Mexico, and Newsha, an architect from Canada, share how their unique backgrounds led them to uncover vital health indicators in sewage. They discuss detecting disease spikes, including COVID-19, and envision transforming wastewater facilities into data hubs to enhance urban health strategies. Join them as they explore future-proofing cities with smart infrastructure and leveraging data for the greater good.
Dec 1, 2021 • 1h
Managing Omicron With Data From Wastewater? — With Newsha Ghaeli and Mariana Matus of Biobot Analytics
Newsha Ghaeli and Mariana Matus, co-founders of Biobot Analytics, use wastewater to track disease outbreaks and inform public health strategies. They discuss how analyzing sewage samples can provide early warnings for COVID-19, allowing communities to respond effectively. The conversation touches on the challenges of gaining trust from the public, the balance of health measures with individual privacy, and the broader implications of wastewater data for monitoring both COVID-19 and the opioid epidemic. Truly a groundbreaking approach in public health!
