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MetaSUB

Metagenomics & Metadesign of Subways & Urban Biomes

Active
Since 2015
413 E 69th St, New York, NY 10021, USA

We aim to build a molecular profile of cities around the globe to improve their design, functionality, and impact on health. Public transportation systems represent the densest interaction space for millions of people each day, and yet, there is little known about the dynamics of the microbiome and metagenomics profile on these surfaces, and most importantly, how these dynamics and our interactions with these surfaces can impact an individual's health, as well as the health of a city.

Founder(s)

Ellen Jorgensen

Founded
2015
Language(s)
English
Added
2021-06-22
Last modified
2026-07-12T16:43:59.000Z

Additional details

Number of integrations
0
Sustainable Development Goals
11. Sustainable cities and communities
Issues addressed
mass transit, DNA
Political unit
city

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