EPISODE332 - David Lark, Principle Mycologist @ Mould Labs - Mold or Mould?

David Lark is Principal Mycologist at MouldLab, a Division of NSJ EnviroSciences Pty Ltd, one of Australiaâ??s few laboratories specialising in environmental mycology as it relates to indoor environments and the health of occupants. As a professional microbiologist and mycologist with over 30 years experience, David is a member of a number of relevant professional bodies including the Indoor Air Quality SIG, part of the Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand (CASANZ) he maintains current professional contact with advances in the industry and relevant science. In 2009 he udertook a course in the Mycology of Food & Airborne Fungi, at Centraalbureau Voor Schimmelcultures (CBS) Fungal Biodiversity Centre, The Netherlands, to continue his professional mycology training and has presented and published research papers and posters internationally. Locally, he has appeared on â??A Current Affairâ?? and radio interviews, particularly in reference to the aftermath of the Queensland floods. David is a scientific advisor and consultant mycologist to many mould remediators and has mould focused research projects in several states of Australia. He undertakes local and interstate assessments and assist clients with solutions to their mould problems, advising on microbial sampling, HVAC assessments, indoor fungal ecology & new methods of mould remediation. In addition to this consulting involvement and provision of expert witness support for clients, David supervises MouldLabâ??s Newcastle laboratory which provides a full range of mycological services to its clients.