Most insightful knowledge platform for professionals who wish to eradicate 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.
Mission of AMR Insights
Our mission is to inform, educate and connect professionals to make the world free from AMR.
What you can expect in 2019:
- Informing: Our professional E-newsletter
- Educating: Masterclass & courses on AMR
- Connecting: International matchmaking symposia (2)
Maarten van Dongen
Dr Maarten van Dongen studied Molecular and Medical Microbiology at the University of Groningen and obtained his PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Amsterdam. He has lead several large projects in the domain of AMR for various Dutch authorities. At the request of the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sports VWS, he designed a national cooperation structure for the research and development of new antibiotics.
Symposium, preceding the PhD defense ceremony of Wouter Rottier
Conference is a platform for SMEs, start-ups, big pharma, academia, investors and authorities.
Gather leaders from pharmaceutical companies, academia and the wider scientific community together with regulatory agencies and public-private partnerships.
Antibiotic resistance: A cross-sectional study on knowledge, attitude, and practices among veterinarians of Haryana state in India 15 February, 2019 - Conclusion: This study provides snippets of the current animal husbandry practices prevalent at the field level which would assist to plug in the gaps of knowledge regarding AR among the veterinarians as well as the general public and serve to reduce its deleterious impacts in Indian animal farming as well as in the world through the concept of “One World, One Health".
The antimicrobial potential of Streptomyces from insect microbiomes 15 February, 2019 - Antimicrobial resistance is a global health crisis and few novel antimicrobials have been discovered in recent decades. Natural products, particularly from Streptomyces, are the source of most antimicrobials, yet discovery campaigns focusing on Streptomyces from the soil largely rediscover known compounds.
OIE Annual report on antimicrobial agents intended for use in animals 15 February, 2019 - Better understanding of the global situation.