Unpacking AMR

Across the New Conceptions miniseries, we've made the case that AMR must be addressed not only as a biomedical challenge but also as a social challenge. We've explored a series of conceptions that can reshape the global action plan revisions: antimicrobial resistance as socio-ecological dynamics, as infrastructure woven through daily life, and as a challenge shaped by urbanization, social inequiti...

Experts understand the urgency of the AMR crisis. There are countless technical reports, research papers and policy briefs on the issue, and we see the impact that drug-resistant infections are having worldwide. But how do we build awareness about this “silent pandemic” if we cannot effectively communicate the scale of the problem and the consequences of delaying action? Without clear and compelli...

When we think about antimicrobials, many of us picture a biomedical story. A story that unfolds in hospitals and clinics, physicians prescribing antibiotics, pharmacists dispensing them, or patients taking them to recover from an infection. But antimicrobials go far beyond hospitals and pharmacies. In this episode of Unpacking AMR, Daniela Corno speaks with Dr. Clare Chandler and Dr. Susan Nayiga...

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a leading global public health threat that calls for coordinated action across multiple sectors. In 2024, country representatives at the UN General Assembly committed to creating the Independent Panel on Evidence for Action against AMR (IPEA). This initiative is aimed to bring together multidisciplinary experts to provide countries with evidence-based guidance on...

What does the way we build and live in cities have to do with the way bacteria resist antibiotics? In this #UnpackingAMR episode, we explore a new perspective that helps us understand how urbanization, social inequities, infrastructure, and global systems contribute to the rise of AMR. Join our host, Daniela Corno, and guests Dr. Raphael Aguiar and Dr. Kayla Strong as they dive into this concept.

New conceptions and perspectives are needed to challenge traditional antimicrobial resistance (AMR) narratives and create interdisciplinary solutions for policy impact. Today’s conversation features Dr. Isaac Weldon (Cebil - University of Copenhagen) and Dr. Ilaria Natali (Toulouse School of Economics (TSE), exploring the socio-ecological dynamics of AMR. This perspective shifts the narrative from...

This year, at the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a major political declaration on AMR was adopted. But what happens next? It's time to turn commitments into action. Intro Music: Elevator Pitch by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this episode of Unpacking AMR we explore the principles behind the SAFE AMR Governance Partnership. Join us in a conversation with Julianne Piper, Carly Ching, Isaac Weldon, and Jeremy Grimshaw while they highlight how a collaborative, One Health approach can help safeguard our global pool of antimicrobials for future generations.

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Susan Rogers Van Katwyk and Dr. Mathieu Poirier as we dive deeper into what antimicrobial resistance really means, how AMR expands beyond human health to animals and infrastructure, and some ways that researchers are currently working with a global, interdisciplinary approach to address this issue. Intro Music: Elevator Pitch by Shane Ivers - https://www.silverm...

Welcome to Unpacking AMR: It’s more than bugs and drugs! Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, and other microbes stop responding to antimicrobial medicines. Unpacking AMR delves into the challenges of drug-resistant infections. Join the conversation on creating sustainable, fair, and evidence-informed policies. Remember, AMR is more than drugs and bugs! Music credit: Elevator Pi...