![[Translate to English:] Forscherin sitz vor Monitor und testet eine Wasserprobe](/fileadmin/admin/images/header/kl_wasserqualitaet.jpg "[Translate to English:] KL Wasserqualität")
KL - Water Quality & Health
TU - Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics
The research group of Prof. Andreas Farnleitner is located at two institutions of the ICC Water & Health:
- KL Krems | Division Water Quality and Health
- TU Wien | RG TU - Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics
The research group investigates microorganisms in natural and technological systems. The focus is on the exploration of the basic principles for a better understanding of microbiological water quality and the establishment/development of relevant diagnostic procedures. The application-oriented aspect is taken into account at all times.
The he group is currentliy working on the following subjects:
- Diagnostics/microbiology of microbial indicators and biomarkers
- Microbial ecology of water resources
- Analysis/management of microbiological contamination
- Analysis/management of the microbiological quality of (drinking) water resources
- Management of interdisciplinary projects in the field of water & health
The group is particularly interested in the application and further development of molecular biological (DNA/RNA analysis) and cell-based (cytometry) detection methods.