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Outcomes

Alma to speak at University Night hosted by the NYWEA Metropolitan Chapter Alma to speak at University Night hosted by the NYWEA Metropolitan Chapter
Alma to speak at University Night hosted by the NYWEA Metropolitan Chapter
Panel TalkTalk

Bacterial Transformation - eARG Photolysis

03/11/2026
Elizabeth Hénaff’s work decade long work with the Gowanus Canal microbes—a lab, a thriving community, and an artspace—was featured in the Brooklyn Daily EagleElizabeth Hénaff’s work decade long work with the Gowanus Canal microbes—a lab, a thriving community, and an artspace—was featured in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Elizabeth Hénaff’s work decade long work with the Gowanus Canal microbes—a lab, a thriving community, and an artspace—was featured in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle
InterviewPress

Gowanus Canal MicrobiomeGowanus Canal Microbiome

02/12/2026
Unexplainable Podcast - Amazing ExtremophilesUnexplainable Podcast - Amazing Extremophiles
Unexplainable Podcast - Amazing Extremophiles
Podcast

Gowanus Canal MicrobiomeGowanus Canal Microbiome

02/11/2026
Urban Soils SymposiumUrban Soils Symposium
Urban Soils Symposium
TalkSymposium

Gowanus Canal MicrobiomeGowanus Canal Microbiome

11/21/2025
The Birds and the Bees (of Engineering)The Birds and the Bees (of Engineering)
The Birds and the Bees (of Engineering)
Press

Microbiomes and the AnthropoceneMicrobiomes and the Anthropocene

Aerobiomes as seen by HoneybeesAerobiomes as seen by Honeybees, Gowanus Canal MicrobiomeGowanus Canal Microbiome

11/19/2025
3-2-1…Green Team Microbes!!!3-2-1…Green Team Microbes!!!
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3-2-1…Green Team Microbes!!!
ServiceWorkshopOutreach

Urban Aerobiome MicroclimatesUrban Aerobiome Microclimates

11/08/2025
Comparison of the Disinfection Kinetics of Wastewater-Sourced and Laboratory-Cultured E. coli and Enterococcus spp. (E. faecalis, E. faecium, E. casseliflavus) with Exposure to Free Chlorine, Monochloramine, UVC, and Simulated SunlightComparison of the Disinfection Kinetics of Wastewater-Sourced and Laboratory-Cultured E. coli and Enterococcus spp. (E. faecalis, E. faecium, E. casseliflavus) with Exposure to Free Chlorine, Monochloramine, UVC, and Simulated Sunlight
Comparison of the Disinfection Kinetics of Wastewater-Sourced and Laboratory-Cultured E. coli and Enterococcus spp. (E. faecalis, E. faecium, E. casseliflavus) with Exposure to Free Chlorine, Monochloramine, UVC, and Simulated Sunlight
Publication

Bacterial Transformation - eARG Photolysis

08/20/2025
Learning from the life living in Superfund sitesLearning from the life living in Superfund sites
Learning from the life living in Superfund sites
Press

Microbes and MemoryMicrobes and Memory

Gowanus Canal MicrobiomeGowanus Canal Microbiome

07/14/2025
Living Interfaces Lab Showcases Research at 2025 Bioremediation SymposiumLiving Interfaces Lab Showcases Research at 2025 Bioremediation Symposium
Living Interfaces Lab Showcases Research at 2025 Bioremediation Symposium
TalkPoster PresentationSymposium

Microbiomes and the AnthropoceneMicrobiomes and the Anthropocene

Gowanus Canal MicrobiomeGowanus Canal Microbiome

06/24/2025
The Hénaff Lab Summer TourThe Hénaff Lab Summer Tour
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The Hénaff Lab Summer Tour
TalkConference PresentationPoster PresentationSymposium

Gowanus Canal MicrobiomeGowanus Canal Microbiome Urban Aerobiome MicroclimatesUrban Aerobiome Microclimates Green Walls and the Indoor Microbiome

06/15/2025 → 06/27/2025
LAMP-PCR biosensor top 8 finalist at Bio Design Challenge 2025LAMP-PCR biosensor top 8 finalist at Bio Design Challenge 2025
LAMP-PCR biosensor top 8 finalist at Bio Design Challenge 2025
TalkExhibit

Microbiomes and the AnthropoceneMicrobiomes and the Anthropocene

Gowanus Canal MicrobiomeGowanus Canal Microbiome

06/13/2025
Our lab participated in Tandon Excellence Exhibit 2025 !Our lab participated in Tandon Excellence Exhibit 2025 !
Our lab participated in Tandon Excellence Exhibit 2025 !
Exhibit

Gowanus Canal MicrobiomeGowanus Canal Microbiome

04/25/2025
Pollution-eating microbes are thriving in infamous NYC canal Pollution-eating microbes are thriving in infamous NYC canal
Pollution-eating microbes are thriving in infamous NYC canal
Press

Microbes and MemoryMicrobes and Memory

Gowanus Canal MicrobiomeGowanus Canal Microbiome

04/15/2025
Metagenomic Interrogation of Urban Superfund Site Reveals Antimicrobial Resistance Reservoir and Bioremediation PotentialMetagenomic Interrogation of Urban Superfund Site Reveals Antimicrobial Resistance Reservoir and Bioremediation Potential
Metagenomic Interrogation of Urban Superfund Site Reveals Antimicrobial Resistance Reservoir and Bioremediation Potential
Publication
04/15/2025
NYU Social Impact Spotlight 2023-2024 NYU Social Impact Spotlight 2023-2024
NYU Social Impact Spotlight 2023-2024
Press

Gowanus Canal MicrobiomeGowanus Canal Microbiome

01/23/2025
Environmental Microbiomes and Their Secrets with Dr. Elizabeth HenaffEnvironmental Microbiomes and Their Secrets with Dr. Elizabeth Henaff
Environmental Microbiomes and Their Secrets with Dr. Elizabeth Henaff
Podcast
11/26/2024
Art and science for collaboration across speciesArt and science for collaboration across species
Art and science for collaboration across species
Talk

Channel

11/22/2024
Art Spiel Picks : Art and Technology NYC Exhibitions November 2024Art Spiel Picks : Art and Technology NYC Exhibitions November 2024
Art Spiel Picks : Art and Technology NYC Exhibitions November 2024
Press
11/21/2024
Artist Talk + Q&A: Concetta Abbate & Dr. Elizabeth Hénaff Artist Talk + Q&A: Concetta Abbate & Dr. Elizabeth Hénaff
Artist Talk + Q&A: Concetta Abbate & Dr. Elizabeth Hénaff
Talk

Channel

11/01/2024
Water Stories Water Stories
Water Stories
Press
10/16/2024
A deployable film method to enable replicable sampling of low-abundance environmental microbiomes.A deployable film method to enable replicable sampling of low-abundance environmental microbiomes.
A deployable film method to enable replicable sampling of low-abundance environmental microbiomes.
Publication

Green Walls and the Indoor Microbiome

10/11/2024
Bioremediation with Heavy-metal-binding Hydrogels and Microbial Heritage SitesBioremediation with Heavy-metal-binding Hydrogels and Microbial Heritage Sites
Bioremediation with Heavy-metal-binding Hydrogels and Microbial Heritage Sites
Conference Presentation

Gowanus Canal MicrobiomeGowanus Canal Microbiome

10/08/2024 → 10/11/2024
More-than-human Mapping: Microbial Heritage in Post-industrial LandscapesMore-than-human Mapping: Microbial Heritage in Post-industrial Landscapes
More-than-human Mapping: Microbial Heritage in Post-industrial Landscapes
Conference Presentation

Gowanus Canal MicrobiomeGowanus Canal Microbiome

09/27/2024 → 09/27/2024
Nocturnal Medicine: Sensuous PlanetNocturnal Medicine: Sensuous Planet
Nocturnal Medicine: Sensuous Planet
Exhibit
09/27/2024
2024 NYU Climate Week Kick-Off2024 NYU Climate Week Kick-Off
2024 NYU Climate Week Kick-Off
ExhibitLLI

Urban Aerobiome MicroclimatesUrban Aerobiome Microclimates

09/22/2024
Dr. Elizabeth Hénaff will be mentor for the Creative Science track at NEW INC!Dr. Elizabeth Hénaff will be mentor for the Creative Science track at NEW INC!
Dr. Elizabeth Hénaff will be mentor for the Creative Science track at NEW INC!
Service
09/21/2024
Exosome Loaded Protein Hydrogel for Enhanced Gelation Kinetics and Wound HealingExosome Loaded Protein Hydrogel for Enhanced Gelation Kinetics and Wound Healing
Exosome Loaded Protein Hydrogel for Enhanced Gelation Kinetics and Wound Healing
Publication

Gowanus Canal MicrobiomeGowanus Canal Microbiome

08/22/2024
Distinguished Teacher AwardDistinguished Teacher Award
Distinguished Teacher Award
Award

NYU Tandon Faculty Excellence Awards

08/15/2024
How do you ask consent of a microbe?How do you ask consent of a microbe?
How do you ask consent of a microbe?
Critical Acclaim

Gowanus Canal MicrobiomeGowanus Canal Microbiome

08/01/2024
Biodesign Symposium: How to Grow a BiodesignerBiodesign Symposium: How to Grow a Biodesigner
Biodesign Symposium: How to Grow a Biodesigner
PublicationConference PresentationSymposium

Roots of Renewal: Biodesign Community Program for AAPI Youth

06/12/2024
CHANNEL | BioBAT Art SpaceCHANNEL | BioBAT Art Space
CHANNEL | BioBAT Art Space
Exhibit
06/08/2024
Gowanus team wins first prize at Tandon Research ExpoGowanus team wins first prize at Tandon Research Expo
Gowanus team wins first prize at Tandon Research Expo
PressOutreach

Microbiomes and the AnthropoceneMicrobiomes and the Anthropocene

Gowanus Canal MicrobiomeGowanus Canal Microbiome

05/13/2024
FloodNet: Low‐Cost Ultrasonic Sensors for Real‐Time Measurement of Hyperlocal, Street‐Level Floods in New York CityFloodNet: Low‐Cost Ultrasonic Sensors for Real‐Time Measurement of Hyperlocal, Street‐Level Floods in New York City
FloodNet: Low‐Cost Ultrasonic Sensors for Real‐Time Measurement of Hyperlocal, Street‐Level Floods in New York City
Publication
05/01/2024
2024 Tandon Research Excellence Exhibit2024 Tandon Research Excellence Exhibit
2024 Tandon Research Excellence Exhibit
AwardExhibitLLI

Microbiomes and the AnthropoceneMicrobiomes and the Anthropocene

Gowanus Canal MicrobiomeGowanus Canal Microbiome

04/26/2024
Assessment of Hyperlocal Urban AerobiomesAssessment of Hyperlocal Urban Aerobiomes
Assessment of Hyperlocal Urban Aerobiomes
Conference Presentation

Holobiont InteractionsHolobiont Interactions, Resilient Cities

Urban Aerobiome MicroclimatesUrban Aerobiome Microclimates

04/25/2024
“Growing Indoor Environmental Infrastructure: Designing for Microbial Diversity with Implications for Pollutant Metabolism and Human Health.”“Growing Indoor Environmental Infrastructure: Designing for Microbial Diversity with Implications for Pollutant Metabolism and Human Health.”
“Growing Indoor Environmental Infrastructure: Designing for Microbial Diversity with Implications for Pollutant Metabolism and Human Health.”
Publication

Holobiont InteractionsHolobiont Interactions

Green Walls and the Indoor Microbiome

04/21/2024
How synthetic biology reshapes UX, climate & moreHow synthetic biology reshapes UX, climate & more
How synthetic biology reshapes UX, climate & more
Podcast
03/14/2024
Assessment of Urban Aerobiome MicroclimatesAssessment of Urban Aerobiome Microclimates
Assessment of Urban Aerobiome Microclimates
Conference PresentationNYU seminar

Urban Aerobiome MicroclimatesUrban Aerobiome Microclimates

03/06/2024
Sponge Park: Gowanus CanalSponge Park: Gowanus Canal
Sponge Park: Gowanus Canal
Critical Acclaim

01/11/2024
Find Me in the Feral PocketsFind Me in the Feral Pockets
Find Me in the Feral Pockets
Critical Acclaim

01/02/2024
NYU Biomaterials class final presentations @ New LabNYU Biomaterials class final presentations @ New Lab
NYU Biomaterials class final presentations @ New Lab
TeachingExhibit

2023-12-15
Assessment of Urban Aerobiome MicroclimatesAssessment of Urban Aerobiome Microclimates
Assessment of Urban Aerobiome Microclimates
Conference Presentation

Holobiont InteractionsHolobiont Interactions

Urban Aerobiome MicroclimatesUrban Aerobiome Microclimates

12/12/2023
Dan Grushkin and Elizabeth Henaff at FabricaDan Grushkin and Elizabeth Henaff at Fabrica
Dan Grushkin and Elizabeth Henaff at Fabrica
Talk

2023-11-16
Green Team WorkshopGreen Team Workshop
Green Team Workshop
ServiceOutreach

Urban Aerobiome Microclimates

11/11/2023
Reciprocity in the Multispecies CityReciprocity in the Multispecies City
Reciprocity in the Multispecies City
Conference Presentation

Holobiont InteractionsHolobiont Interactions

2023-10-28
NYU Urban Doctoral Fellowship 2023-2024 CohortNYU Urban Doctoral Fellowship 2023-2024 Cohort
NYU Urban Doctoral Fellowship 2023-2024 Cohort
Award

Urban Aerobiome MicroclimatesUrban Aerobiome Microclimates

09/01/2023 → 05/31/2024
GENE ZINE | Wignall MuseumGENE ZINE | Wignall Museum
GENE ZINE | Wignall Museum
Exhibit
08/21/2023 → 11/18/2023
NYU ARISE programNYU ARISE program
NYU ARISE program
PressTeaching

08/17/2023
PRECIPITATE | Open Source GalleryPRECIPITATE | Open Source Gallery
PRECIPITATE | Open Source Gallery
Exhibit

Microbiomes and the AnthropoceneMicrobiomes and the Anthropocene

06/29/2023
tHrIVE wins the Science Sandbox Prize for Public Engagement at the 2023 Biodesign ChallengetHrIVE wins the Science Sandbox Prize for Public Engagement at the 2023 Biodesign Challenge
tHrIVE wins the Science Sandbox Prize for Public Engagement at the 2023 Biodesign Challenge
Award

Microbiomes and the AnthropoceneMicrobiomes and the Anthropocene

Aerobiomes as seen by HoneybeesAerobiomes as seen by Honeybees

06/23/2023
tHrIVEtHrIVE
tHrIVE
Conference PresentationExhibitLLIAward

Holobiont InteractionsHolobiont Interactions Microbiomes and the AnthropoceneMicrobiomes and the Anthropocene Biological Metrics and DesignBiological Metrics and Design

Aerobiomes as seen by HoneybeesAerobiomes as seen by Honeybees

06/22/2023 → 06/23/2023
Beehives are the honeypot for a city’s microbial secretsBeehives are the honeypot for a city’s microbial secrets
Beehives are the honeypot for a city’s microbial secrets
Press

Microbiomes and the AnthropoceneMicrobiomes and the Anthropocene

Aerobiomes as seen by HoneybeesAerobiomes as seen by Honeybees

2023-03-31
Behind the Paper: Holobiont UrbanismBehind the Paper: Holobiont Urbanism
Behind the Paper: Holobiont Urbanism
Invited Article

Holobiont InteractionsHolobiont Interactions

Aerobiomes as seen by HoneybeesAerobiomes as seen by Honeybees

2023-03-30
Holobiont Urbanism: sampling urban beehives reveals cities’ metagenomesHolobiont Urbanism: sampling urban beehives reveals cities’ metagenomes
Holobiont Urbanism: sampling urban beehives reveals cities’ metagenomes
Publication

Microbiomes and the AnthropoceneMicrobiomes and the Anthropocene

2023-03-30
Urban Microbiomes and Honeybees - Selected PressUrban Microbiomes and Honeybees - Selected Press
Urban Microbiomes and Honeybees - Selected Press
Press
03/29/2023
Data through DesignData through Design
Data through Design
ExhibitLLI

2023-03-10
How to grow (almost) anything: a hybrid distance learning model for global laboratory-based synthetic biology educationHow to grow (almost) anything: a hybrid distance learning model for global laboratory-based synthetic biology education
How to grow (almost) anything: a hybrid distance learning model for global laboratory-based synthetic biology education
Publication
12/12/2022
DISC: Gene ZineDISC: Gene Zine
DISC: Gene Zine
Artistic Publication

2022-11-01
Supervised Machine Learning Enables Geospatial Microbial ProvenanceSupervised Machine Learning Enables Geospatial Microbial Provenance
Supervised Machine Learning Enables Geospatial Microbial Provenance
Publication
10/18/2022
Vernacular BiotechnologiesVernacular Biotechnologies
Vernacular Biotechnologies
Publication

2022-09-27
Benchmarking DNA recovery rates from aerobiomes sampled with electret filtersBenchmarking DNA recovery rates from aerobiomes sampled with electret filters
Benchmarking DNA recovery rates from aerobiomes sampled with electret filters
Conference Presentation

Urban Aerobiome MicroclimatesUrban Aerobiome Microclimates

2022-08-22
Indoor Environmental Parameters: Considering Measures of Microbial Ecology in the Characterization of Indoor Air QualityIndoor Environmental Parameters: Considering Measures of Microbial Ecology in the Characterization of Indoor Air Quality
Indoor Environmental Parameters: Considering Measures of Microbial Ecology in the Characterization of Indoor Air Quality
Conference Paper

2022-05-04
The Invisible Scrubbers at the Bottom of the Gowanus / CurbedThe Invisible Scrubbers at the Bottom of the Gowanus
The Invisible Scrubbers at the Bottom of the Gowanus / Curbed
Press

Microbiomes and the AnthropoceneMicrobiomes and the Anthropocene

Gowanus Canal MicrobiomeGowanus Canal Microbiome

2022-04-08
Developing design criteria for active green wall bioremediation performance: Growth media selection shapes plant physiology, water and air flow patterns. Developing design criteria for active green wall bioremediation performance: Growth media selection shapes plant physiology, water and air flow patterns.
Developing design criteria for active green wall bioremediation performance: Growth media selection shapes plant physiology, water and air flow patterns.
Publication

Holobiont InteractionsHolobiont Interactions

Green Walls and the Indoor Microbiome

2022-04-01
The Urban Microbiome - Conversation with Elizabeth Hénaff and Núria CondeThe Urban Microbiome -
The Urban Microbiome - Conversation with Elizabeth Hénaff and Núria Conde
Talk

Microbiomes and the AnthropoceneMicrobiomes and the Anthropocene

2021-11-22
Metabolite: Material as Physical History of a Relationship Metabolite: Material as Physical History of a Relationship
Metabolite: Material as Physical History of a Relationship
Book Chapter

2021-08-01
Voices of Biotech ResearchVoices of Biotech Research
Voices of Biotech Research
Invited Article

2021-01-01
What Biodesign Means to MeWhat Biodesign Means to Me
What Biodesign Means to Me
Invited Article

2020-07-01
DRIFT | Okayama Art SummitDRIFT | Okayama Art Summit
DRIFT | Okayama Art Summit
Exhibit

2019-09-26
Theater for Collaborative Survival | Detroit Science GalleryTheater for Collaborative Survival | Detroit Science Gallery
Theater for Collaborative Survival | Detroit Science Gallery
Exhibit

2019-06-01
GENE ZINE: Gowanus | NYC Tech Zine FairGENE ZINE: Gowanus | NYC Tech Zine Fair
GENE ZINE: Gowanus | NYC Tech Zine Fair
Exhibit

11/01/2018
SUBCULTURE | Storefront for Art and ArchitectureSUBCULTURE | Storefront for Art and Architecture
SUBCULTURE | Storefront for Art and Architecture
Exhibit

09/19/2018
Invisible InhabitantsInvisible Inhabitants
Invisible Inhabitants
Invited Article

2017-07-12
Holobiont Urbanism | Palazzo MoraHolobiont Urbanism | Palazzo Mora
Holobiont Urbanism | Palazzo Mora
Exhibit

Holobiont InteractionsHolobiont Interactions

05/01/2016
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HLAB websiteHLAB website
HLAB website
PressInterview

2023-09