College
College of Science
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
Faculty Mentor
Joanna Hou
Abstract
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) threaten drinking water, recreation, and public health in Utah Lake and waterbodies due to cyanotoxin production. Current monitoring methods detect toxins only after blooms are already established.
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2-26-2026
Recommended Citation
Samuels, Emily, "Early Detection of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Using qPCR and Predictive Modeling" (2026). Research on Capitol Hill. Paper 204.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/roch/204