Baylor College of Medicine Researchers Win 2024 STAT Madness with Innovative Sewage Surveillance Study

Baylor College of Medicine researchers win 2024 STAT Madness with innovative sewage-based early-warning system for viral disease outbreaks. Their study detected over 450 viruses in public wastewater, expanding the scope of wastewater monitoring to predict and assess infection trends. Their pioneering work demonstrates the potential of sewage surveillance as a powerful tool for early detection of viral diseases.