AEROBIOLOGY INSTRUCTION AND RESEARCH, LLC
Aerobiology
Instruction and Research, LLC (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
To be announced 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
11 to 14 January 2010 Spore workshop information &
registration
This 4-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
cell