BioBot Analytics

Biobot Analytics is a pioneering company specializing in wastewater epidemiology, dedicated to transforming wastewater infrastructure into public health observatories. Founded in 2017 by Dr. Mariana Matus and Newsha Ghaeli at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Biobot leverages advanced data analytics to track community health trends through wastewater analysis. This innovative approach allows the identification of health threats and facilitates the optimization of healthcare resources across populations.

The company focuses on analyzing sewage data to provide actionable insights related to various health issues, including respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza, and RSV, as well as monitoring substance use trends. Biobot’s methodology has been proven to detect viral surges weeks in advance of clinical cases, thereby serving as an early warning system for public health agencies. Through its robust dataset, Biobot empowers communities, researchers, and health officials to allocate resources effectively and develop new treatment strategies.