Dora Taggart

Dora Taggart

10 articles
United States Microbial Insights, Inc.

Biography

Dora Taggart, CEO of Microbial Insights, Inc., has spent over 25 years shaping the frontier of Molecular Biological Tools, pioneering advancements in qPCR and stable isotope probing. Under her leadership, MI stands at the vanguard of the field, strengthened through strategic collaborations with leading academic and federal institutions. A distinguished global ambassador for MBTs, Dora is an invited speaker at premier environmental and corrosion forums, has led hundreds of technical workshops worldwide, and co-authored influential guidance documents. Her contributions have earned notable recognition, including ITRC EMD Team MVP (2011), Woman-Owned Business of the Year (2016), Business Person of the Year (2017), and the National Groundwater Association Technology Award (2022). Beyond industry impact, she serves on the Board of the Boys & Girls Club, contributes to the town council, and advises the University of Tennessee’s Department of Microbiology. From 2022–2024, she chaired the NIH MCST (12) section. She holds a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University.

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Assessing the Genetic Potential for Long-Term Bioremediation in East Palestine, Ohio
Elizabeth Browning Microbial Insights, Inc.
Dora Taggart Microbial Insights, Inc.
Sam Rosolina Microbial Insights, Inc.
Frank Loeffler University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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C6.: Evaluating Surface Water/Groundwater Interactions: Innovative Monitoring Approaches and Modeling Applications (Platform)
13th International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds
Upcoming Attractions: The Future of Molecular Biological Tools
Sam Rosolina Microbial Insights, Inc.
Dora Taggart Microbial Insights, Inc.
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F6.: Advanced Investigation Tools and Techniques (Platform)
13th International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds
Natural Attenuation of Vinyl Chloride and Butyl Acrylate Released in the East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment
Gao Chen University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Elizabeth Padilla-Crespo Inter American University of Puerto Rico
Guang He University of Tennessee
Dora Taggart Microbial Insights, Inc.
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H8.: Monitored Natural Attenuation: Innovative Monitoring Approaches/Lines of Evidence and Lessons Learned (Platform)
13th International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds
Using qPCR Data on the bssA Biomarker to Select Appropriate Rate Constants for Biodegradation of Toluene in Groundwater
John Wilson Scissortail Environmental Solutions, LLC
Giovanni Pilloni ExxonMobil Environmental and Property Solutions Company
Trent Key ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences, Inc.
Dora Taggart Microbial Insights, Inc.
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B7. Improved Conceptual Site Models that Include Molecular Biological Data (Platforms) Platform Attachment
B7.: Improved Conceptual Site Models that Include Molecular Biological Data (Platforms)
2025 Bioremediation Symposium
Using Innovation to Jump Hurdles When Employing Molecular Biological Tools
Sam Rosolina Microbial Insights, Inc.
Dora Taggart Microbial Insights, Inc.
Katia Osei The Or Foundation
D4. Challenges in Application of Bioremediation Tools (Platforms) Platform Attachment
D4.: Challenges in Application of Bioremediation Tools (Platforms)
2025 Bioremediation Symposium
Appropriate Use of Molecular Biological Tools in a Complex Geological Setting Can Improve Site Decisions
Dora Taggart Microbial Insights, Inc.
Sam Rosolina Microbial Insights, Inc.
Steve Kalule USK Consulting Africa
D7. Bioremediation in Complex Geological Settings (Platforms) Platform Attachment
D7.: Bioremediation in Complex Geological Settings (Platforms)
2025 Bioremediation Symposium
Panel Discussion: In Situ Bioremediation: State of the Practice and Emerging Contaminant Challenges
Rick Wice Sundance Consultants
Elizabeth Edwards University of Toronto
Paul Hatzinger APTIM
Frank Loeffler University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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2025 Bioremediation Symposium
Panel Discussion: Synthetic Biology Applications and Challenges to Commercialization
Kate Kucharzyk Battelle
Kent Sorenson, Jr. Allonnia
Wendy Goodson Battelle
Dora Taggart Microbial Insights, Inc.
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2025 Bioremediation Symposium
Unlocking the Future of Mining: Enhancing Metal Recovery through Microbial Processes
Dora Taggart Microbial Insights, Inc.
Sam Rosolina Microbial Insights, Inc.
G1. Managing Sites with Metals Contamination (Platforms) Platform Attachment
G1.: Managing Sites with Metals Contamination (Platforms)
14th International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds
(Group 2, Poster Board #158) SIP Happens: Insights from 25 Years of Global Field Data
Sam Rosolina Microbial Insights, Inc.
Dora Taggart Microbial Insights, Inc.
F5. Improvements in Site Data Collection, Data Management, and Data Visualization (Posters) Poster
F5.: Improvements in Site Data Collection, Data Management, and Data Visualization (Posters)
14th International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds