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Understanding third hand exposure of Australian people to methamphetamine (2022–2025)

Abstract:
In Australia, there is high community concern around inadvertent exposure to methamphetamine residues in contaminated houses. In this proposal, an interdisciplinary research team aim to engage with public health authorities and public housing industry to conduct collaborative research on total exposure to methamphetamine in contaminated indoor environments. The project will assess exposure pathways (via air, dust, surfaces) and link them with methamphetamine levels in samples from occupants (urine, hair). The project is expected to significantly enhance our understanding of how third hand exposure leads to internal exposure in humans. This knowledge provides evidence for policies on residential indoor exposures and remediation strategies.
Grant type:
ARC Linkage Projects
Researchers:

  • Associate Professor Phong Thai

    Senior Principal Research Fellow
    Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences
    Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

  • Dr Fisher Wang

    ARC DECRA Senior Research Fellow
    Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences
    Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Funded by:
Australian Research Council