Aerobiology & Disinfection Laboratory
Facility summary
ÌýÌý 303-492-0755
ÌýÌý cuaerobiologylab@colorado.edu
- Location: SEEL 238
- Technology focus:ÌýDisinfection of the built environment
- Equipment summary: Small, medium and large chambers for aerosol and surface disinfection trials
- Analytical summary:ÌýDirect microscopic, biomarker, genomic and culturing analyses
- Open to: University, industry and philanthropic partners
The Hernandez Disinfection and Aerobiology lab focuses on the characterization and control of microbiological air pollution and microbially induced corrosion.ÌýThe lab performs genetic, biochemical and toxicological techniques to assess the efficacy of engineering interventions in sectors of sanitary engineering and industrial hygiene that are relevant to environmental health.ÌýThere is special focus on aerobiology and fomite science for wide-area surveillance, indoor cleaning technology and the design of disinfection systems in the built environment.
Dr. Mark Hernandez
Director
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