Microplastics researcher named on Nat Geo global leaders list

19 Mar 2026

A University of Queensland researcher whose team designed and implemented the world’s first plastic‑minimised lab has been named on the National Geographic 33 list of global leaders driving bold and innovative change. 

Dr Cassandra Rauert has gained international recognition for her research to better understand the impacts of microplastics and plastic related chemicals on human health and improve global reporting standards. 

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