Knowledge transfer initiative between molecular biologists and environmental researchers and regulators |
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Authors: | Ruth E Blunt Kerry A Walsh Danielle K Ashton Mark R Viant James K Chipman |
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Institution: | (1) School of Biosciences, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK;(2) The Environment Agency, Science Group, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 8BD, UK |
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Abstract: | A Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funded Knowledge Transfer (KT) workshop was held in the United Kingdom (UK)
to identify the needs and opportunities in the application of molecular biology and ‘omics’ techniques to environmental monitoring
and risk assessment. Attendees highlighted a lack of effective communication between end-users and researchers as well as
difficulties with data interpretation as reasons behind the slow uptake of molecular biology and omics techniques. A number
of promising areas in which new techniques could be implemented at a practical level in the very near future were identified,
thereby raising the profile of these recent technologies and providing vital proof of concept work. Molecular taxonomy, bacterial
source tracking and pre-screening of chemicals for potential toxicities were all viewed as areas in which omics and molecular
techniques could have immediate value, with the aim of reducing cost, increasing efficiency and providing more comprehensive
data of improved quality. |
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