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TRANSDISCIPLINARY NETWORKS TO TACKLE ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE
Eight new networks, combining different research specialisms, will work together to tackle one of humanity’s biggest threats, antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The new networks will support diverse teams of AMR researchers, ranging from specialists in agriculture, food and the environment to human and animal medicine, policy and behavioural studies, engineering and social science.
MEET THE NETWORKS
AMR in Agrifood Systems Transdisciplinary (AMAST) Network
The AMAST Network will coordinate the agri-food transdisciplinary community engaged in AMR activities covering crop, livestock and aquaculture sectors.
The network will engage in interactions with industry, trade associations, policymakers, and academia involved in food production.
Climate Change Impacts on AMR Using a Planetary Health Framework (CLIMAR) Network
The CLIMAR Network will examine the relationship between AMR, climate change and pollution.The aim will be to find transdisciplinary solutions to reducing AMR infections while promoting innovations for alternative treatments.
It will connect nature, health, equity and social justice to ensure systems change covering the human, animal and environmental sectors.
Accurate, Rapid, Robust and Economical One Health DiagnoSTics for antimicrobial resistance (ARREST-AMR) Network
The ARREST-AMR Network will focus on diagnostic tools in a One Health context.
This network will coordinate and develop practical solutions for diagnostics in humans, animals and plants, across various settings.
Fungal One Health and Antimicrobial Resistance Network
The Fungal One Health and Antimicrobial Resistance Network will focus on the emergence of antifungal resistance and the development of countermeasures to it.
The network will cover healthcare, agricultural and pharmaceutical industries, as well as key government departments and end users in these settings.
Futures AMR Network (FAN)
FAN will support early career researchers across a range of disciplines to become future leaders in the AMR field. FAN’s community of early career researchers will offer a continuous stream of insights, exploration and innovation in future AMR.
It will tackle AMR in the areas of agri-food health, environment and medicine using approaches in the arts and artificial intelligence (AI), behavioural economics, clinical engineering and discovery.
People AMR Network
The People AMR Network will consider how communities might use antibiotics in the best possible ways to minimise AMR through changing behaviour. It will study these to ensure they target the right people, the right behaviours, and the right settings to have maximum and timely impact at the lowest possible cost.
The community will include representatives from the public as well as GPs, dentists, pharmacists, vets and business leaders.
Transdisciplinary Antimicrobial Resistance Genomics (TARGet) Network
The TARGetAMR Network will utilise recent genomic advances to better understand AMR and leverage this information for surveillance, diagnostic, and infection prevention control practices. The data from these studies will allow the application of ethically based AI tools and new technologies to support future prescribing in both human and veterinary medicine.
The network will cover the needs of academia, business, NHS, social care settings and veterinary medicine.
OTHER LINKS OF INTEREST
The WHO leads global efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through surveillance, stewardship, research, and coordinated action across sectors
The Global Evidence Commission to address societal challenges began as a grassroots effort to improve the use of research evidence, in routine times and future global crises
Working to preserve antimicrobial efficacy and ensure sustainable and equitable access to antimicrobials, furthering progress on the Sustainable Development Goals
The AMR Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform fosters global cooperation across sectors to combat antimicrobial resistance and ensure access to lifesaving medicines
AMR data platforms offer resources for drug discovery, antibiotic pipelines, alternatives, surveillance data, and stewardship guidelines to reveal insights
JPIAMR is launching a global project call under ERA-NET JPIAMR-ACTION to combat bacterial and fungal resistance, with 21 funders, 19 countries, and a €17.7 million budget
The EU Platform on Antimicrobial Resistance fosters dialogue between authorities, businesses, civil society, and scientists on relevant AMR issues across the Union
The policy briefings provide policymakers with the latest AMR statistics and recommended approaches for 204 countries and territories to combat resistance
The AMR Research Hub fosters global collaboration, sharing knowledge, best practices, and resources to accelerate progress in combating antimicrobial resistance
Wellcome funds research, supports global projects, and promotes collective action to combat AMR, focusing on science, evidence, and community engagement
The ReAct Toolbox offers updated scientific information, practical advice, global examples, and expert-selected resources to help combat antibiotic resistance through informed action
The Global Leaders Group on AMR aims to accelerate political momentum, leadership, and action to tackle the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance worldwide
WHO compiles publications on health research priorities, interventions, and disease strategies to share experiences, draw lessons, and guide future health actions globally
The Global AMR R&D Hub, launched in 2018, promotes global AMR research, coordination, and policy collaboration through a One Health approach, aiming for sustainable solutions
AMResilience (JPIAMR funded) explores factors influencing resilience and transformations in antibiotic use and resistance across human health, agriculture, and aquaculture
The LSHTM AMR Centre operates as a centre of excellence in AMR research. It brings together researchers across disciplines, known for its high quality interdisciplinary work
The CoEval-AMR is a JPIAMR Project working towards developing guidance for a evaluation framework addressing the specific needs of integrated surveillance systems for AMR