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Current Research Projects
GROW
Genomics Research For Optimization Of Constructed Treatment Wetlands For Water Remediation
In this project, the use of constructed wetlands treatment systems (CWTS) is being investigated as a remediation approach to treat oil sands process-affected water. As part of a large team of researchers, the Gieg lab is using genomics to better understand microbial communities and functions within the water phase of CWTS. In addition, the team is investigating the use of algae and bacteria to biodegrade naphthenic acids, building on our previous results demonstrating naphthenic acid biodegradation by both bacteria and algae.

