Think Talk:Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Challenge
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing global health issues, with the potential to impact everyone, everywhere. If left unaddressed, AMR will only continue to worsen, threatening the effectiveness of antibiotics and other life-saving treatments. This talk will provide a comprehensive overview of antimicrobial resistance, covering its origins, the factors contributing to its rise, and its impact across health, environmental, and agricultural sectors.
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Tue 18 Nov
- $5.00 incl. GST
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Think Talk: Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Challenge
Tuesday 18 November 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
In this talk, we will explore the following key areas:
- What is Antimicrobial Resistance?: An introduction to AMR, how it develops, and why it is a growing concern worldwide.
- The Causes of AMR: A deep dive into the human, environmental, and agricultural factors driving the rise of resistant microbes.
- The Consequences of AMR: The impact on public health, the environment, and the economy, and the risks of inaction.
- What We Can Do: Practical solutions and strategies to combat AMR, from policy changes to individual actions.
To conclude the presentation, Ghader will highlight the ways we can all work together—across sectors and borders—to slow the progression of AMR and help ensure a healthier future for all. This talk will be both informative and motivating, providing participants with a clearer understanding of the issue and a renewed sense of responsibility in addressing this urgent global challenge.
Ghader Bahiri is a biochemist and structural biologist, pursuing his research interests in the microbial world. He completed his PhD studies at the University of Auckland in 2009. As a postdoctoral scientist, he then received a Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellowship through the Health Research Council of New Zealand. He is currently an Associate Professor and head of the Laboratory of Microbial Biochemistry and Biotechnology. The overarching research themes in his laboratory are to address the global issues of antimicrobial resistance and agricultural methane emissions. He is currently leading the Centre for Antimicrobial Research at the University of Auckland.
Please register for this talk so we can plan seating for the expected numbers. A small donation on arrival at the door is appreciated.
