AMR Industry Alliance Finds Exodus of Scientific Talent Threatens Progress Toward Antimicrobial Global Health Threat

New analysis published today has identified an exodus of scientific researchers with expertise in antimicrobials as a growing barrier to developing the new antibiotics needed to tackle the rise in antimicrobial resistance. The study estimates that there are just 3,000 active researchers focused on developing new antibiotics globally.
 
The report is one of the first of its kind to look at the experience of researchers working in this field, tracking the impact that underinvestment in antimicrobial research is having on the retention of scientists. The study, “Leaving the Lab: Tracking the Decline in AMR R&D Professionals,” has been published by the AMR Industry Alliance, one of the largest private sector coalitions dedicated to combatting antimicrobial resistance (AMR).