Aaron Best, the Harrison C. and Mary L. Visscher Professor of Genetics and Biology Department Chair, Ben Kopek, Associate Professor of Biology, Brent Krueger, Professor of Chemistry, and Mike Pikaart, Associate Professor of Chemistry, received a $493,605 award from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for the project titled Implementation of digital droplet PCR technology for SARS-CoV-2 testing in wastewater in Ottawa and Allegan Counties.
This project will support surveillance of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in wastewater via sewer sampling at Hope College and at nearby local municipal wastewater treatment plants in Ottawa and Allegan Counties.
Congratulations on your award, Aaron, Ben, Brent, and Mike!