QAEHS researchers, Dr Richard Bade and Dr Elvis Okoffo were recently named 2024 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Finalists for their high calibre research addressing complex social and environmental challenges.
Dr Bade's research focused on development of wastewater-based epidemiology methods to help detect and monitor illicit drug use nationally and internationally and inform interventions to reduce harm from potentially dangerous recreational drugs and Dr Okoffo's investigated improving understanding of the distribution and abundance of plastic pollution in Australian environments and its impacts on ecosystems, wildlife and human health.
The awards are held across each state, and in Queensland are a joint initiative with the Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist.
