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American microbiologist behind global water safety breakthrough wins 2026 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize

  • Professor Joan Bray Rose recognised for pioneering Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA) as a global approach for assessing pathogen risks in water
  • QMRA adopted into global drinking water standards and enabled safe water reuse, benefitting millions worldwide

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 April 2026 - Professor Joan Bray Rose has been awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2026 for her work as a key pioneer in the development and global adoption of Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA), a science-based approach to safeguard the quality of drinking water, as well as water reuse systems.

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