AEROBIOLOGY INSTRUCTION AND RESEARCH
Aerobiology
Instruction and Research (AIR) is a company with expertise in the assessment of
indoor and outdoor bioaerosols. AIR is
engaged in teaching, research, and sample analysis for select clients. Workshops are offered to train analysts in
the technical, analytical, and cognitive skills required for accurate visual
identification of pollen and fungal spores.
Seminars are also given on the health impacts of mold in homes and
buildings. AIR also contracts with
environmental consulting firms to set up in-house fungal identification
laboratories by providing on-site training.
AIR’s two principles, Michael Muilenberg,
M.S., and Christine Rogers, Ph.D., have 40
years of combined experience in identifying pollen and fungal spores from
indoor and outdoor samples. Analytical
services are offered for clients requiring expert, specialized analyses.
Pollen and Spore
Identification Workshops –
Introductory Pollen Identification Workshop
10 to 11 November 2008 Pollen workshop information &
registration
This 2 day workshop is perfect for anyone
involved in or just learning pollen identification. We will cover background
material on microscopy, flowering-plant reproductive biology, pollen
morphology, sampling methods, analytical (counting) techniques, conversion to
concentration, and reporting of recoveries. In addition, a large collection of reference
slides and identification books will be available to challenge those with some
experience who wish to expand the number of types they can identify.
Introductory
Fungal Spore Identification Workshop & Bioaerosol Sampler Workshop
12 to 14 November 2008 Spore workshop information &
registration
This 3 day workshop is designed for those who
are beginning to work on fungal spore identification. The course is most
appropriate for those wishing to learn the necessary fundamentals, including:
fungal taxonomy, reproduction, and spore morphology. In this course we will
cover the basics of microscopy, sampling methods, sampling protocols, sample
preparation, counting procedures, conversions to concentration and proper
reporting methods. Plenty of reference material (reference slides and books)
will be available to aid the acquisition of fungal spore identification skills.
In addition, samplers, slides and cassettes will be available so that
participants can collect, prepare and examine their own air samples.
Please
contact us at aerobiology@yahoo.com to be put on our mailing list for future
workshops.
Pollen and Spore Reference Slides
Reference slides
are available for purchase. Please check our listing of types available or
email us to get information on special types and prices.
Analysis of Aerobiological Samples
Microscopic
analysis of air sample slides from indoor or outdoor investigations. Fees based
on quantity of work and required turn around time. Please call or email a
description to get an individual quote for your project.
Contact Information:
Aerobiology Instruction and
Research Mike
Muilenberg 413-545-3052 daytime
Amherst, MA 01004-0045 Christine
Rogers 413-545-3051 daytime
aerobiology@yahoo.com 617-504-7244
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