Summer Meeting
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Summer Meeting - July 11, 2026 - Nick Giannasca (dxAquaria)
Agenda:
1:00 Sign-in / socialize / frag sales
1:30 Workshop - TBD
2:00 Break / socialize / frag sales
3:00 Speaker - Nick Giannasca
4:00 Break
4:15 Raffle!
WAMAS members get in free. Guests are $10 each (paid at the door). Join now at: https://wamas.org/forums/join.php/
Speaker: Nick Giannasca
Fresh off his speaking engagement at Reefapalooza Orlando, April 2026, Nick will be giving a talk to the club about:
Before It Hits the Tank: A Hobbyist’s Guide to Marine Biosecurity, Quarantine, and PCR Testing
Many marine diseases begin before obvious symptoms appear, so effective quarantine is about reducing risk through observation, separation, timing, and informed decision-making. This talk will cover practical biosecurity steps for hobbyists and explain where PCR testing fits as a tool for detecting hidden pathogens and improving quarantine decisions.
Bio:
Nick Giannasca is a molecular biologist and the founder, CEO, and Director of R&D at dxAquaria, a Maryland-based company developing rapid molecular diagnostics for aquatic disease. With nearly a decade of experience across microbiology, cell biology, molecular biology, and in-vitro diagnostic assay development, Nick focuses on translating advanced nucleic-acid testing into practical tools for aquarium hobbyists, aquatic veterinarians, retailers, breeders, and aquaculture professionals.
At dxAquaria, Nick leads assay and platform development for detecting high-consequence aquatic pathogens before disease becomes obvious or difficult to manage. His work centers on improving biosecurity, quarantine, and treatment decisions by helping caretakers move from visual guesswork toward evidence-based disease detection. Through dxAquaria, Nick aims to make professional-grade aquatic diagnostics more accessible, actionable, and useful for the people responsible for aquatic animal health.
Agenda:
1:00 Sign-in / socialize / frag sales
1:30 Workshop - TBD
2:00 Break / socialize / frag sales
3:00 Speaker - Nick Giannasca
4:00 Break
4:15 Raffle!
WAMAS members get in free. Guests are $10 each (paid at the door). Join now at: https://wamas.org/forums/join.php/
Speaker: Nick Giannasca
Fresh off his speaking engagement at Reefapalooza Orlando, April 2026, Nick will be giving a talk to the club about:
Before It Hits the Tank: A Hobbyist’s Guide to Marine Biosecurity, Quarantine, and PCR Testing
Many marine diseases begin before obvious symptoms appear, so effective quarantine is about reducing risk through observation, separation, timing, and informed decision-making. This talk will cover practical biosecurity steps for hobbyists and explain where PCR testing fits as a tool for detecting hidden pathogens and improving quarantine decisions.
Bio:
Nick Giannasca is a molecular biologist and the founder, CEO, and Director of R&D at dxAquaria, a Maryland-based company developing rapid molecular diagnostics for aquatic disease. With nearly a decade of experience across microbiology, cell biology, molecular biology, and in-vitro diagnostic assay development, Nick focuses on translating advanced nucleic-acid testing into practical tools for aquarium hobbyists, aquatic veterinarians, retailers, breeders, and aquaculture professionals.
At dxAquaria, Nick leads assay and platform development for detecting high-consequence aquatic pathogens before disease becomes obvious or difficult to manage. His work centers on improving biosecurity, quarantine, and treatment decisions by helping caretakers move from visual guesswork toward evidence-based disease detection. Through dxAquaria, Nick aims to make professional-grade aquatic diagnostics more accessible, actionable, and useful for the people responsible for aquatic animal health.
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Where is it happening?
North Bethesda Middle School, 8935 Bradmoor Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817, United States
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Host or PublisherWAMAS - Washington DC Area Marine Aquarist Society
