​ABOUT IFHAB WORKSHOP

The Interdisciplinary Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms Workshop is a yearly meeting of scientists focusing on the study of cyanobacterial and other harmful algal species in freshwater environments. During this workshop, researchers from different disciplines will present their most recent studies, including harmful algal blooms monitoring and fate, ecology, analytical method development and drinking water treatment. The workshop will take place in an informal environment, aiming to help researchers expand their networks and learn from the different areas affecting this complex environmental threat.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Xavier Ortiz Almirall (Chair)
Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Daniel Beach
National Research Council of Canada

Judi Brooks
Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Eden Hataley
Queen's University

Karen MacPherson
Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Ralph Ruffolo
Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Tripti Saha
Communications and Digital Marketing Consultant

Sebastien Sauvé
University of Montréal

René Shahmohamadloo
University of Guelph

Nicolas Tromas
University of Montréal

Arthur Zastepa
Environment and Climate Change Canada