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Schedule
2022
Monday, May 23rd
5:45 PM

Biosynthetic gene clusters identified in cultured and in situ strains of Microcystis reveal high biosynthetic potential for diverse compound production

Lauren Hart, The University Of Michigan
Colleen Yancy, The University Of Michigan
Osama Mohamed, The University Of Michigan
Ashootosh Tripathi, The University Of Michigan
Davin Sherman, The University Of Michigan
Greg Dick, The University Of Michigan

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

CyanoMetDB, a comprehensive public database of secondary metabolites from cyanobacteria

Mariana Torres, University of São Paulo
Fabiane Dörr, University of São Paulo
Pinto Ernani, University of São Paulo
Karolina Szubert, University of Gdansk
Hanna Mazur-Marzec, University of Gdansk
Antonella Miglione, University of Napoli Federico II
Carmela Dell’Aversano, University of Napoli Federico II
Luciana Tartaglione, University of Napoli Federico II
Pearse McCarron, National Research Council Canada
Daniel Beach, National Research Council Canada
Christopher Miles, National Research Council Canada
Martin Jones, University of Birmingham
Matti Wahlsten, University of Helsinki
Jouni Jukela, University of Helsinki
David Fewer, University of Helsinki
Kaarina Sivonen, University of Helsinki
Franziska Schanbacher, University of Halle
Timo Niedermeyer, University of Halle
Pedro Leão, CIIMAR
Elisabeth Janssen

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

CyanoSeq: a new curated reference database of cyanobacterial 16S rRNA sequences

Forrest W. Lefler, University of Florida
David E. Berthold, University of Florida
Dail Laughinghouse, University of Florida

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

Evidence for Unusual Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Toxin-like Compounds in Cayuga Lake, New York

Zach J. Smith, United States Geological Survey
Gregory L. Boyer, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

Identification and Quantification of Degradation Products of Microcystins using High-Resolution UHPLC-Orbitrap-MS

Sharmila I. Thenuwara, The University of Toledo
Jyotshana Gautam, The University of Toledo
Samuel Simpson, The University of Toledo
Johnna Birbeck, Wayne State University
Judy A. Westrick, Wayne State University
Jason F. Huntley, The University of Toledo
Dragan Isailovic, The University of Toledo

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

Identifying Microbial Biomarkers for Early Detection and Health Diagnosis of Harmful Algal Blooms in Freshwater Lakes

Mashuk Siddiquee, The University of Toledo
Sara Cornelius, The University of Toledo
Amber Beecher, The University of Toledo
Gavin Schaeffer, The University of Toledo
Tae-Suh Yun, The University of Toledo
Thomas Bridgeman, The University of Toledo
Youngwoo Seo, The University of Toledo
Dae-Wook Kang, The University of Toledo

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

Monitoring Cyanotoxin Production in the Western Basin of Lake Erie Using SPATT

Amber A. Beecher
Thomas Bridgeman, University of Toledo
Gregory Doucette, NOAA NCCOS
Judy Westrick, Wayne State University

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

Optimization of a Microcystin Extraction Protocol for Blue-Green Algae-Based Dietary Supplements

I-Shuo Huang, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Mary Dawn Celiz, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Jonathan R. Deeds, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

Phylogenetic analysis of cyanobacteria based on two novel molecular markers, implicated in the nitrogenase biosynthesis

Manthos Panou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Christos Giannakopoulos, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Panagiotis Sarantidis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Ioannis Plesias, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Spyros Gkelis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

Rapid, Portable, Multiplexed Detection of Harmful Algal Toxins in Lake Erie

Katelyn Barker
Seth Buchholz, Ohio EPA
Sarah Bickman, LightDeck Technologies
Cassandra Petrou, LightDeck Technologies
Brooks Macdonald, LightDeck Technologies
Gregory Lewis, LightDeck Technologies
Justin Chaffin, The Ohio State University
Max Herzog, Cleveland Water Alliance
George Bullerjahn, Bowling Green State University

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

The Comparison of Two ELISA Kit for the Detection of Microcystin Proficiency Testing Samples

Jingping Xie, Beacon Analytical System Inc.
Brian L. Perkins, University of Maine

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

The impact of multispecies biofilm on the bioaugmentation of a cyanotoxin-degrader in drinking water biological filters for MC-LR biodegradation.

parul baranwal, The University of Toledo
Youngwoo Seo, The University of Toledo

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

Toxin production by Microcystis cultures isolated from Lake Erie

Sara Rivera, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Claire Zwiers, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Colleen E. Yancey, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Jacob Evans, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Catherine Polik, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
McKenzie Powers, University of Georgia
Laura Reitz, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Anders Kiledal, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Helena Nitschky, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
William James, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Nicole Rappuhn, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Jenan Kharbush, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Vincent Denef, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Reagan Errera, NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory
Gregory Dick, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

Using continuous monitors to expand awareness of algae in ecosystems

Kerry Caslow, In-Situ, Inc.

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday, May 24th
5:45 PM

A Multi-Class Cyanobacterial Toxin Screening Method using Hydrophilic Interaction Liquid Chromatography with Tandem Mass Spectrometry (HILIC-MS/MS)

Krista Thomas, National Research Council Canada
Elliott J. Wright, National Research Council Canada
Daniel G. Beach, National Research Council Canada
Pearse McCarron, National Research Council Canada

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

A pan-Canadian comparison of cyanobacteria bloom management policies, programs, and practices

Rebecca Gasman, York University

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

An Integrated and High-Speed Approach to Monitoring Cyanobacteria in Lakes, Reservoirs and Finished Drinking Water

Polly Barrowman, Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies
Hunter Adams, City of Wichita Falls - Cypress Environmental Laboratory

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

Assessing Efficacy of Solid Phase Adsorption Toxin Tracking (SPATT) as an Indicator of the Presence of Cyanotoxins in the New York Finger Lakes

Michael Stouder, U.S. Geological Survey
Joshua Rosen, U.S. Geological Survey
Kurt Carpenter, U.S. Geological Survey
Gregory L. Boyer, SUNY-ESF
Jennifer Graham, U.S. Geological Survey
Amanda May, U.S. Geological Survey
Kaitlyn Finkelstein, U.S. Geological Survey

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

Developing a real time algae detection platform using deep learning

Jamal Ansary, The University of Toledo
Brian Trease, The University of Toledo

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

Developing an UAV method of monitoring of cyanobacterial blooms in freshwater ecosystems

Wojciech Krztoń, Institute of Nature Conservation Polish Academy of Sciences
Edward Walusiak, Institute of Nature Conservation Polish Academy of Sciences
Małgorzata Łaciak, Institute of Nature Conservation Polish Academy of Sciences
Jan Kotlarz, Remote Sensing Department, Unmanned Technologies Center, Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation
Karol Rotchimmel, Remote Sensing Department, Unmanned Technologies Center, Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation
Karol Bęben, Remote Sensing Department, Unmanned Technologies Center, Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation
Jakub Szymański, Remote Sensing Department, Unmanned Technologies Center, Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation
Marcin Spiralski, Remote Sensing Department, Unmanned Technologies Center, Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation
Elżbieta Wilk-Woźnik, Institute of Nature Conservation Polish Academy of Sciences

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

Development of multiplexed sandwich hybridization assay for in situ detection of freshwater harmful bloom-forming cyanobacterial genera

Katelyn Brown, Bowling Green State University
Emily Cooley, Bennett Aerospace, Inc.
Anna Antrim, Oak Ridge institute for Science and Education
Jessica Ji, Bennett Aerospace
Tyler Tunnell, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Seung Ho Chung, Bennett Aerospace, Inc.
Ping Gong, US Army Engineer Research and Development Center
George Bullerjahn, Bowling Green State University

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

Near-Real-Time Cyanobacterial Identification and Cell Counts Using Artificial Intelligence and Digital Microscopy

Igor Mrdjen, BloomOptix LLC
Bryan Arndt, Ramboll Group
Christopher Nack, Ramboll Group

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

Refinements of the qPCR and RT-qPCR detection assays for detecting microcystin producers: An early warning system for microcystin production

Nathan D. Sienkiewicz, Environmental Protection Agency

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

Unbound phycocyanin as an indicator of cell lysis and dissolved toxin release in cyanobacteria

Kuo-Pei Tsai, University of Toledo
Thomas Bridgeman, University of Toledo
Christian Moldaenke, bbe-moldaenke

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 PM

Understanding the impact of natural organic matter on microcystin-LR biodegradation and their characterization using fluorescence PARAFAC analysis

Parul Baranwal, The University of Toledo
Youngwoo Seo, University of Toledo

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM