Becca Cooper

Research Scientist | Environmental Microbiologist | BS, PhD @GeorgiaTech, MS @appstate | Aunt, Runner, Traveler

[Biobot Analytics @BiobotAnalytics]

As a reminder, our Covid-19 data viz is updated at the beginning of each week and our respiratory risk report is published every Tuesday. https://t.co/har8c6dLbU

[Biobot Analytics @BiobotAnalytics]

Respiratory illness season is now in full swing across the US, with Biobot’s wastewater data showing active and increased co-circulation of RSV, influenza, and SARS-CoV-2 for the week of November 27. Check out the latest data here:  https://t.co/QnlCUB25CQ

[Clara Chan @microbestalker]

Please help us spread the word about the Geobiology Gordon Research Conference in January! Also, we have funds set aside to help underrepresented and early career scientists attend, so please contact me if you or someone you know could use this (cschan at udel dot edu).

[Biobot Analytics @BiobotAnalytics]

Very proud and humbled by the shoutouts we received from @massgovernor Healey and @senmarkey highlighting Biobot as an example of cutting edge #technology that saves lives by providing crucial #publichealth #data to communities that need it most

[Biobot Analytics @BiobotAnalytics]

📣 Data update: we are moving back to regular weekly updates TODAY! 100+ counties represented. We’ve been providing Covid ww data since the earliest days of the pandemic, & expanded to #flu & #RSV for all sites in the Biobot Network. More updates to come! https://t.co/har8c6dLbU

[David A. Russo @BlueGreenDR]

PhD position in cyanobacteria SynBio open now. Great city with a great supervisor. Don't miss out!

[Biobot Analytics @BiobotAnalytics]

Last week, @MarinGov shared they're using #wastewater data to track substance use and prevent overdoses. By moving upstream of overdose outcomes, they hope to improve the health of people who use drugs through harm reduction & prevention interventions. https://t.co/Fdu18GDn8E

[Biobot Analytics @BiobotAnalytics]

#Wastewater is a powerful tool to help communities understand the prevalence of high risk substances use in their area to take action. Matt Meyer, County Executive for @NCCDE, shares how he is thinking about their new monitoring program with Biobot:
https://t.co/OBnh1ZZRQz

[Biobot Analytics @BiobotAnalytics]

#Wastewater can help pandemic proof your city. "The beautiful thing about your waste is it’s anonymous, equal opportunity–everyone’s waste counts–and timely." https://t.co/g3Ee3yLkok #WBE #sewage #wastewater #COVID19

[Biobot Analytics @BiobotAnalytics]

For the first time since Aug 2022, the Midwest has the highest #COVID19 #wastewater concentration, surpassing the Northeast which is falling faster. Levels are dropping both regionally & nationally, but remain 2x higher than this time last year & in 2020. https://t.co/GBL4twvGGT

[Laurel ThomasArrigo @LThomasArrigo]

🚨Job alert! We are looking for 2 motivated PhD students to join the Environmental Chemistry Group @UniNeuchatel. Research topics include iron, carbon, and trace metal biogeochemistry. Details and application info: https://t.co/R62NNiECxt

[Biobot Analytics @BiobotAnalytics]

Biobot’s Wastewater Monitoring Platform is on @TIME's list of the Best Inventions of 2022 in the Social Good category!! ✨ We are honored to be recognized in this way—https://t.co/KCfWATBPTY
#TIMEBestInventions #wastewater #publichealth

[Claire Duvallet @cduvallet]

Two exciting senior roles open on @BiobotAnalytics's data science team!

First up: automation data scientist. 🤖🚅 Establish foundational tech for our analytics function & build tools to improve efficiency across the #DataScience team.
https://t.co/JZ3bhS78Iq

[Biobot Analytics @BiobotAnalytics]

📣We’ve expanded our partnership with the @CDCgov through the National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) to include monkeypox analysis. The data will help track #monkeypox prevalence & spread to inform public health responses.
Read the press release 👇
https://t.co/YMEOh41DFH

[Biobot Analytics @BiobotAnalytics]

Biobot Cofounders, CEO @MarianaMatusG & President @NewshaGhaeli are name to the 2022 #TIME100NEXT list!!! 🎉💪🦸‍♀️
The @TIME list highlights leaders shaping the future of business, entertainment, sports, politics, health, science, activism & more ➡️ https://t.co/RlNuygbOiZ

[Becca Cooper @cooper_becca22]

@LThomasArrigo @UniNeuchatel Congrats Laurel!! 🥳🥂

[Biobot Analytics @BiobotAnalytics]

In 2021, the US had a record-breaking number of fatal drug overdoses. Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we’re announcing the expansion of our #wastewater platform to include High Risk Substance analysis. Read our press release here: https://t.co/1ZNtjlWo3c #IOAD 1/2

[NYSE 🏛 @NYSE]

Congratulations to @BiobotAnalytics on making the 2022 @CNBCDisruptors list! 🎉 Biobot Analytics’ mission is to “transform wastewater infrastructure into public health observatories.” Learn more about them ⤵️ #Disruptor50
https://t.co/SYE9Gofisq

[Biobot Analytics @BiobotAnalytics]

Given the high level of interest in the #MonkeypoxVirus, Biobot is collaborating w/ Marc Johnson @SolidEvidence from @Mizzou for early testing. So far all tested samples from 5/5-5/20 have been negative. This assay is still under development—we’ll provide updates as we progress.

[Biobot Analytics @BiobotAnalytics]

📄NEW informal lit review on pathogen biomarkers in #wastewater led by @ScottWOlesen, our Group Lead, Epidemiology—

80 pathogens & 600 papers later, we found that 94% of pathogens had some scientific study reporting detection in wastewater, stool, or urine 🚽. 1/3