Newsha Ghaeli

Data detective Newsha Ghaeli dives into the fascinating world of wastewater epidemiology, revealing how our sewage can unveil vital information about public health. She discusses its pivotal role during the COVID pandemic in tracking community well-being and informing policy decisions. Ghaeli highlights how analyzing urine and stool can help monitor disease patterns, substance use, and overall city health, ultimately paving the way for better resource allocation and improved quality of life for urban populations.

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.

Data detective Newsha Ghaeli discusses how sewage analysis can provide valuable insights into public health, including tracking pandemics and updating social policies. She explores the significance of wastewater epidemiology in monitoring diseases like COVID-19 and addressing drug epidemics, highlighting the potential for real-time improvements in urban areas.