Louise Weaver
Dr Louise Weaver is a science leader of environmental microbiology at the Institute of Environmental Science & Research Ltd (ESR) in New Zealand. ESR is a Crown Research institute that strives to protect public health through a one health approach. Louise and her team investigate the potential for pathogen and contaminant transport from land (predominantly waste treatment systems) to groundwater. Louise also leads a group at ESR Ltd looking at the diversity of groundwater systems, from micro- to macro-scale to try to improve our understanding of biological function in groundwater to remove contaminants. The team uses a multi-disciplinary approach including next-generation molecular tools to improve our understanding of the ecosystems present in groundwater and develop novel markers for stress. This research is specifically aimed at protecting source water for our drinking water now and in the face of climate change stress.
Long ReadsFree-living amoebae and emerging public health challenges in a warming world
The year 2023 was the warmest since global temperature records were established in 1850. Discover the role of free-living amoebae in the transmission of waterborne pathogens and human infection, in the context of rising global temperatures.
