Join us at the Microbes in Wastewater Symposium in 2027!
Stay at the Forefront of Wastewater Research
Join us for the fourth annual Microbes in Wastewater symposium, uniting experts from government, academia, and industry to address critical challenges at the crossroads of wastewater science and public health. We will spotlight innovative molecular and next-generation sequencing technologies driving progress in pathogen and antimicrobial resistance surveillance.
Key Topics Include:
▪ Pathogen and Antimicrobial Resistance in Wastewater
▪ Impacts on Public Health and Policy
▪ Wastewater Research and Climate Change
▪ Emerging Molecular and NGS Technologies
This symposium offers a unique opportunity to engage with experts across disciplines, share insights, and shape the future of wastewater-based epidemiology. Together, we aim to strengthen surveillance strategies, protect public health, and advance innovative approaches to monitoring and mitigating emerging microbial threats.
Scientific Organizers:
Amy Pruden, Ryan Reinke, Rachel Noble, Kartik Chandran, John Griffith, Annabelle Damerum, and Kris Locken
Join us for the fourth annual Microbes in Wastewater symposium, uniting experts from government, academia, and industry to address critical challenges at the crossroads of wastewater science and public health. We will spotlight innovative molecular and next-generation sequencing technologies driving progress in pathogen and antimicrobial resistance surveillance.
Key Topics Include:
▪ Pathogen and Antimicrobial Resistance in Wastewater
▪ Impacts on Public Health and Policy
▪ Wastewater Research and Climate Change
▪ Emerging Molecular and NGS Technologies
This symposium offers a unique opportunity to engage with experts across disciplines, share insights, and shape the future of wastewater-based epidemiology. Together, we aim to strengthen surveillance strategies, protect public health, and advance innovative approaches to monitoring and mitigating emerging microbial threats.
Scientific Organizers:
Amy Pruden, Ryan Reinke, Rachel Noble, Kartik Chandran, John Griffith, Annabelle Damerum, and Kris Locken
Location
Balboa Bay Resort
1221 West Coast Hwy
Newport Beach, CA 92663
1221 West Coast Hwy
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Date
January 14 -15, 2027
CONTACT:
Email inquiries to [email protected]
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Important Dates
November 20 | Travel Award Consideration Deadline
November 20 | Early Bird Discounted Registration Deadline
December 11 | Abstract Submissions Close
November 20 | Early Bird Discounted Registration Deadline
December 11 | Abstract Submissions Close
2026 Schedule (2027 Agenda Coming Soon!)
2027 Speakers
Lutgarde Raskin, Ph.D.
Professor
University of Michigan, Detroit, MI
University of Michigan, Detroit, MI
Morten Kam Dahl Dueholm, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
Amy J. Pickering, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
April Z. Gu, Ph.D.
Professor
Cornell University
Cornell University
Chris Bradburne, Ph.D.
Principal Staff, Section Supervisor, Project Manager
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Danmeng Shuai, Ph.D.
Professor
George Washington University
George Washington University
Erica Hartmann, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Jonathan S. Yoder, MPH
Chief Science Officer
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Julio Polanco, Ph.D.
Scientist
Orange County Water District
Orange County Water District
Katherine Stansifer, Ph.D.
Computational Science Lead
SecureBio
SecureBio
Kelly Oakeson, Ph.D.
Chief Scientist for NGS and Bioinformatics
Utah Public Health Laboratory
Utah Public Health Laboratory
Kostas T. Konstantinidis, Ph.D.
Professor
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Krista Wigginton, Ph.D.
Professor
University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Kyle Bibby, Ph.D., PE, BCEE
Professor
University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
Prabhu Gounder, MD
Medical Doctor
Genomic and Wastewater Surveillance Unit,
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Genomic and Wastewater Surveillance Unit,
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Shannon Matzinger, Ph.D.
Deputy Director of Infectious Disease and Genomics
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Laboratory
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Laboratory
From our sponsors
Abstract Submissions
Abstracts are being reviewed for poster presentation. Please see submission guidelines below.
If you have any questions about your abstract submission, you can contact us here.
If you have any questions about your abstract submission, you can contact us here.
Submitting Your Abstract
An abstract is a brief description of your poster presentation, which should outline the key goals of your research and summarize your results for the reader. When submitting your abstract, you will be asked to enter the following:
Title of Poster
The title should clearly and succinctly outline the topic of your research.
Authors and Affiliations
Please include Author names and organizations, and whether they are the primary (presenting) author, or a coauthor.
Categories
▪ Climate Change and Wastewater
▪ Wastewater Sample Preparation
▪ Pathogen and AMR Surveillance
▪ Advanced Molecular Tools
▪ Bioinformatics and Modeling
Abstract Text
300-word limit. Do not include title and author information, or any tables and graphics as part of the abstract body.
Preparing Your Poster
Your poster should be 36 x 48 inches (landscape or portrait permitted) and should include the following elements:
▪ Title
▪ Author(s) with affiliation
▪ Introduction: Introduce the research - what is the problem/knowledge gap your research is aiming to address?
▪ Methods: What did you do and how did you do it?
▪ Results: Outline the key findings
▪ Conclusions and/or discussion: What are the outcomes, implications and future possibilities?
▪ Acknowledgements
We recommend using at least 14-point type in the body of your poster.
Awards
We will be offering travel awards to the presenting authors of highly-rated abstracts to help offset the cost of attending the Microbes in Wastewater Symposium. Additionally, we will present Excellence in Research awards at the end of each poster session, where selected presenters will receive a monetary award along with a special certificate for their achievements.
Please indicate if you would like to be eligible for these awards during your submission.
An abstract is a brief description of your poster presentation, which should outline the key goals of your research and summarize your results for the reader. When submitting your abstract, you will be asked to enter the following:
Title of Poster
The title should clearly and succinctly outline the topic of your research.
Authors and Affiliations
Please include Author names and organizations, and whether they are the primary (presenting) author, or a coauthor.
Categories
▪ Climate Change and Wastewater
▪ Wastewater Sample Preparation
▪ Pathogen and AMR Surveillance
▪ Advanced Molecular Tools
▪ Bioinformatics and Modeling
Abstract Text
300-word limit. Do not include title and author information, or any tables and graphics as part of the abstract body.
Preparing Your Poster
Your poster should be 36 x 48 inches (landscape or portrait permitted) and should include the following elements:
▪ Title
▪ Author(s) with affiliation
▪ Introduction: Introduce the research - what is the problem/knowledge gap your research is aiming to address?
▪ Methods: What did you do and how did you do it?
▪ Results: Outline the key findings
▪ Conclusions and/or discussion: What are the outcomes, implications and future possibilities?
▪ Acknowledgements
We recommend using at least 14-point type in the body of your poster.
Awards
We will be offering travel awards to the presenting authors of highly-rated abstracts to help offset the cost of attending the Microbes in Wastewater Symposium. Additionally, we will present Excellence in Research awards at the end of each poster session, where selected presenters will receive a monetary award along with a special certificate for their achievements.
Please indicate if you would like to be eligible for these awards during your submission.
Venue & Accommodations
Balboa Bay Resort
1221 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663
1221 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663
For government room rates, please reach out to us directly here.
Travel Information
Distance from Airports
(SNA) John Wayne Airport Orange County to Hotel: 7.6 miles (12.2 km)
(LGB) Long Beach Airport to Hotel: 26.3 miles (42.3 km)
(LAX) Los Angeles International Airport to Hotel: 45.6 miles (73.4 km)
(ONT) Ontario International Aiport to Hotel: 52.0 miles (83.7 km)
(SNA) John Wayne Airport Orange County to Hotel: 7.6 miles (12.2 km)
(LGB) Long Beach Airport to Hotel: 26.3 miles (42.3 km)
(LAX) Los Angeles International Airport to Hotel: 45.6 miles (73.4 km)
(ONT) Ontario International Aiport to Hotel: 52.0 miles (83.7 km)
Additional Lodging Accommodations
Distance from Balboa Bay Resort
Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach (0.5 miles)
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach (1.8 miles)
Newport Beach Marriott Bayview (4.8 miles)
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach (4.9 miles)
Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport (6.2 miles)
Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach (0.5 miles)
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach (1.8 miles)
Newport Beach Marriott Bayview (4.8 miles)
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach (4.9 miles)
Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport (6.2 miles)
Past Symposiums
Microbes in Wastewater 2025: Antibiotic Resistance, Public Health, and Climate Change
