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Characterising Environmental Chemicals Driving Antimicrobial Resistance (2026-2030)

Abstract

This project aims to investigate non-antimicrobial chemicals in the environment that contribute to antimicrobial resistance. Using advancing screening techniques coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry, the goal is to identify these chemicals. The information gained from this project is expected to revolutionise our understanding of antimicrobial resistance and can inform policy decisions to manage chemicals that contribute to antimicrobial resistance, supporting Australia¿TM)s National Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy. Expected benefits include the safeguarding of Australia¿TM)s public health and food sustainability, the minimisation of environmental contamination, and alleviating the economic burdens related to antimicrobial resistance.

Experts

Professor Kevin Thomas

Centre Director of Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Science
Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Centre Director of Minderoo Centre for Plastics and Human Health
Minderoo Centre for Plastics and Human Health
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Affiliate of ARC Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites
ARC Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Affiliate of Centre for Marine Science
Centre for Marine Science
Faculty of Science
Centre Director - QAEHS
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas

Dr Jake O'Brien

Senior Research Fellow
Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Affiliate of Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Science
Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Jake O'Brien
Jake O'Brien