Ohio Water Microbiology Lab
Research Topics
Internal Information
Ohio Water Science Center
USGS In Your State
USGS Water Science Centers are located in each state.
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Staff & Contact Information
![Rebecca Bushon](micro2/RNB.jpg) |
Rebecca N. Bushon,
Hydrologist, Laboratory Manager
Phone: (614) 430-7783
E-mail: rnbushon@usgs.gov
- point of contact for OWML requests and
microbiology related questions
- rapid methods for microbial detection
- molecular methods
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![Donna Francy](micro2/DSF.jpg) |
Donna S. Francy,
Hydrologist, Microbiology/Water-Quality Specialist
Phone: (614) 430-7769
E-mail: dsfrancy@usgs.gov
- study design and project QC
- microbiological monitoring
- beach water quality
- predictive modeling at beaches
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![Amy Brady](micro2/AMB.jpg) |
Amie M. G. Brady,
Hydrologist, Laboratory Coordinator
Phone: (614) 430-7760
E-mail: amgbrady@usgs.gov
- OWML services (sample submission and
results)
- IMS/ATP rapid detection method
- predictive modeling at beaches
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![Christopher Kephart](micro2/CMK.jpg) |
Christopher M.
Kephart, Student (Hydrology), Specialized Lab
Analyst
Phone: (614) 430-7784
E-mail:
ckephart@usgs.gov
- microbial source tracking
- molecular methods
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![Christina Likirdopulos](micro2/CAL.jpg) |
Christina A.
Likirdopulos, Hydrologist, Chemical Hygiene
Officer
Phone: (614) 430-7780
E-mail:
clikirdopulos@usgs.gov
- IMS/ATP rapid detection
method
- Cryptosporidium detection
method 1623
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![Erin Bertke](micro2/EEB.jpg) |
Erin E.
Bertke, Biologist, General Lab Analyst,
QC Coordinator
Phone: (614) 430-7712
E-mail:
eebertke@usgs.gov
- OWML QA/QC
- OWML services
- predictive modeling
at beaches
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![Erin Stelzer](micro2/ES.jpg) |
Erin
A. Stelzer, Hydrologic Technician,
General Lab Analyst
Phone: (614) 430-7722
E-mail:
eastelzer@usgs.gov
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![Carrie Huitger](micro2/CAH.jpg) |
Carrie A. Huitger, Hydrologist,
General Lab Analyst
Phone: (614) 430-7755
E-mail:
chuitger@usgs.gov
- sample
collection
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ultrafiltration/concentration
for large sample volumes
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