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Early-warning system to protect and promote human health and inform Houston’s response to viral outbreaks

To address the challenge of anticipating and responding to prominent outbreaks of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, Houston Wastewater Epidemiology has implemented a comprehensive, cost-effective system to monitor community infection dynamics of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes COVID-19.

The science and innovation behind wastewater-based epidemiology is currently being scaled to monitor for influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), mpox, measles, and 29 potential pathogens.

Pilot Wastewater Alert Program HISD Schools

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Ferguson Fellowship supports development-translation of molecular detection methods for sexually transmitted pathogens

Houston health director retires after 21 years of active leadership

The workshop was held August 5 and 6, 2025, at Rice’s new Ralph S. O'Connor Building for Engineering and Science.

Analysis examines wastewater dynamics and viral trends over time

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