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Phage Therapy – The opportunity and the challenges

Learn how phage therapy is a promising solution against AMR by utilising highly selective viruses that target specific bacteria.

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services: Accelerating patient-centred healthcare innovation for global impact

At the heart of NL Health Services, the Living Lab powers bold, value-driven and patient-centred healthcare innovation.

UKHSA launches digital campaign to promote antibiotic stewardship among young adults

The UKHSA has launched a digital campaign to champion antibiotic stewardship and combat the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.

Bacterial evolution roadmap unlocks precision medicine to fight AMR

Discover how a bacterial evolutionary map is shaping the future of precision medicine, providing a roadmap to combat antibiotic resistance.

AI breakthrough predicts the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Learn about how AI has been harnessed to predict and track antibiotic resistance with unprecedented accuracy.

Antibiotic-resistant A. baumannii spreads in Malaysian hospital, raising global health concerns

A strain of antibiotic-resistant A. baumannii is spreading in Malaysian hospitals, posing a serious global health threat. Find out more.

Phage therapies: Nature’s answer to combating superbugs

Cellexus is committed to supporting the development of phage therapies, which use bacteriophages to combat superbugs. Discover more here.

The true picture of sepsis in the UK

Dr Ron Daniels, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of the UK Sepsis Trust, details the realities of sepsis in the UK.

Managing the threat of healthcare-associated infections in the US

Learn more about the facts and figures surrounding the state of healthcare-associated infections in the US today.

Avantamine: The ultimate solution for global preparedness against pathogens

Avantamine avoids the drawbacks of bleach, making it an effective, safe, and versatile solution for infection control.

Rapid UV-C sanitisation in a single swipe

UV-C light breaks down the DNA of germs, preventing them from replicating in hospital and other settings. Discover more here.

NWO funds 5 Dutch projects €4.5m to tackle antibiotic resistance

The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has allocated €4.53m to five cutting-edge research projects to combat antibiotic resistance.

Combating antimicrobial resistance in the UK and worldwide

Dr Louisa Jenkin details UKRI’s key activities contributing to UK and global efforts to drive down antimicrobial resistance.

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