Name: New Methods for Old Problems: Mapping Drug Use and Treating Brain Cancer
Start: 2023-05-24T18:20:00
End: 2023-05-24T20:00:00
Location: The Burrow

Hear about new technologies used to map drug use through the analysis of waste water, and new techniques for improving outcomes in those with affected by brain cancer.

Where the Party At? Investigating the Use of New Drugs

Dr Richard Bade (ARC DECRA Research Fellow, University of Queensland, Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences)

This presentation will show how wastewater analysis can and has been used to investigate the use of new drugs around the world. Particular focus will be given to a recent project where samples were collected from 16 countries over the New Year period.

Richard Bade completed his PhD in 2016 in Spain before moving to Australia to undertake postdoctoral studies. He received a prestigious ARC DECRA fellowship in 2022 to continue his research on the detection and identification of new psychoactive substances in wastewater.

Brain Cancer - Hard to Beat

Dr Taskeen Janjua Khan (Postdoctoral Research Fellow , University of Queensland)

We'll explore the latest treatment options for brain cancer, including the promising field of nanomedicine and learn how advancements in technology are helping to improve outcomes for those affected by this devastating disease.

Taskeen Janjua Khan is a community pharmacist. She graduated in February 2023 with a PhD from the University of Queensland. In a short time, her leadership in the field of drug delivery and nanomedicine is evident from 8 high quality publications which have generated 260 citations overall.

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