Antimicrobial Resistance and Microbiology

The World Health Organisation cites antimicrobial resistance as one of the most significant risks facing the world. Our research focuses on the evolution of resistance in complex microbial communities found in human, animal and environmental microbiomes.

Research project

Ecological drivers of drug resistance

Exploring the ecological drivers of drug resistant pathogens in aquatic environments.
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Mapping the evidence for AMR

Mapping the evidence for the risks of human exposure to antimicrobial resistance in the natural environment.
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Herbicides and antibiotic resistance

Investigating selection for antimicrobial resistance by plant protection products.
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Catchment-scale antimicrobial resistance

How do catchment-scale processes contribute to antibiotic resistance in coastal waters?
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Uncovering pathogens in the soil microbiome

Investigating pathogens present in soil through the application of the Galleria mellonella model.
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Antimicrobial resistance in freshwater microbes

Investigating selection for antimicrobial resistance by non-antibiotic drugs in freshwater microbes.
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Tackling antimicrobial resistance through knowledge exchange

Improving understanding of antimicrobial resistance in academia, government and industry.
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Antimicrobial resistance surveillance

Developing an international strategy for the surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in the environment.
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AMR environmental risk assessment

Designing a new method to quantify the environmental risks posed by antibiotics.
News

Experts report to UN on AMR

6 Dec 2017

Two Centre academics report to the United Nations on how antibiotic resistance can be spread through the natural environment.
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