Source Molecular Corporation is a team of scientists and business professionals with expertise in genetic and molecular sciences. The company is dedicated to the field of
microbial source tracking using the most advanced genomic and molecular techniques. Source Molecular has analyzed thousands of samples making it one of the leaders in the
microbial source tracking industry.
Quality control is maintained with the latest scientific laboratory equipment and highly trained, degreed personnel. Source Molecular uses scientifically rigorous (i.e. published and peer-reviewed) genetic and molecular analytical methods that enable it to identify with high confidence sources of
microbial contamination.
Source Molecular has a multi-geographical presence (North America and Europe) with its collaboration with EnviroGene Limited in the United Kingdom. This collaboration allows Source Molecular to cross validate its analytical tests and broaden its research capabilities.
The services are easy to use and inexpensive. Often sending a water or soil sample will be sufficient. Each service has a quoted turnaround time.
A complete list of services can be found by clicking here.
The Source Molecular Team
Scientific Advisory Committee
Helena Solo-Gabriele, Ph.D.
Dr. Solo-Gabriele is an environmental engineer with over 16 years of research experience as a faculty member in water quality assessments and contaminant fate and transport, and over five years of administrative leadership as the Associate Dean for Research within the College of Engineering at the University of Miami. Her research has focused on evaluating the environmental and human health impacts of contaminants. As the lead PI on the metals/pesticides topic for over a decade, Dr. Solo-Gabriele’s research group contributed significantly to the overwhelming body of knowledge (including 38 peer-reviewed papers) that addressed the environmental and public health impacts of arsenic-based wood treatment preservatives that led to the ultimate phase-out of the product for residential uses. Dr. Solo-Gabriele received her Ph.D. degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
George Lukasik, Ph.D.
Dr. Lukasik is president of Water Examination Technologies, Inc. He is considered an authority on Enterovirus detection and ribotyping methods. His areas of research interest and expertise are the development and improvement of methods used for the detection of pathogenic viruses and protozoa in the environment. Dr. Lukasik received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Microbiology and Cell Science from the University of Florida.
Tania Madi - Laboratory Manager
Ms. Madi is the laboratory manager of Source Molecular. She has extensive experience in modern molecular biology including DNA analysis, bioinformatics, and PCR/qPCR assay design and optimization. Her goal is to ensure that the lab meets all standards of quality and is current and up to date with the latest molecular techniques. Ms. Madi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences (Double Major) from the University of Alberta, Canada and a Master of Forensic Science degree with a specialty in DNA analysis from Florida International University. Published in the Forensic Science International: Genetics journal, her thesis research focused on the development of epigenetic markers to identify biological tissues commonly found at crime scenes.
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Thierry Sam Tamers - Senior Business Strategist
Mr. Tamers is president of PaleoScience, Inc. His career includes an asset and liabilities manager position with JP Morgan in Paris, France, and debt and equity managerial functions with Lazard Frères et Cie and Barings in Paris, France. Thierry Tamers has worked also for Merrill Lynch in New York City. Mr. Tamers has extensive international business experience gained as the director of tropical commodity products for the Geneva based Simap Commodities Group and Director of Global Reports BV in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Mr. Tamers holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance (High Honors) from the University of Florida.
Julio C. Esquivel - Senior Legal Counsel
Mr. Esquivel is a partner with Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. His specialty is mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and securities law. He has counseled both buyers and sellers in tax-free and taxable transactions, including asset and stock purchases, reorganizations and mergers. Julio Esquivel has extensive experience in trademark law, computer law and IP matters, with several clients focused in the scientific and high-tech industries. Mr. Esquivel holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California at Berkeley.
