Antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) develops when bacteria, fungi or viruses are exposed to antibiotics, antifungals or antivirals.

As a result, the antimicrobials become ineffective and infections may persist. In addition, medical interventions including surgery, chemotherapy and stem cell therapy may become impossible.

AMR is considered the biggest global threat of Health and Food Safety.

AMR Insights

AMR Insights informs, educates and connects professionals around the globe with the aim to curb Antimicrobial resistance.

AMR Insights is committed to eliminating antimicrobial resistance because it does not accept that millions of innocent people need to die as a result of resistant bacteria and other microorganisms.

Global Health Forum: Combating antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest threats to health in the 21st century, expected to cause 10 million deaths every year by 2050.

21/11/2019 - 21/11/2019 | London (UK)

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We got pills, they’re multiplying: but are we losing control

Free seminar – ‘We Got Pills, they’re multiplying; but are we losing control?’

22/11/2019 - 22/11/2019 | London (UK)

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ARM Workshop

This workshop will offer members of the UK community researching mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance the opportunity to meet, to consolidate and extend the expertise held within individual laboratories in the United Kingdom.

28/11/2019 - 29/11/2019 | Birmingham (UK)

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Effective Surveillance

9 November 2019