institute for developing Science & Health initiatives (ideSHi) proudly hosted a highly impactful seminar in observance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week. Held under the theme “Educate. Advocate. Act Now,” the event brought together leading experts, researchers, and policymakers to address the pressing issue of AMR and explore actionable solutions.
The seminar, held on 23rd November, 2024 at S. S. Qadri Conference Hall, featured a diverse array of discussions and presentations by national and international leaders in the field. With an engaged audience, the event highlighted the urgent need for collaboration across sectors to combat the global AMR crisis.
Event Highlights
The seminar covered critical topics, including the genetic drivers of AMR, the role of vaccines, misuse of antibiotics, and the implementation of a One Health approach to counteract AMR threats.
Keynote Speakers Included:
- Dr. Rofiqur Rahman, COO, ideSHi: Welcome Address
- Dr. Muhammed Ziaur Rahman, Head, One Health Laboratory, icddr,b: Genetic Diversity and Occurrence of Antimicrobial Genes
- Ms. Sanchita Kar, Research Investigator, ideSHi: AMR in Diverse Settings
- Dr. Golam Dastageer, icddr,b: Patterns of Antibiotic Use and AMR Development in Hospitals in Bangladesh
- Dr. Tanbir Habib, Scientist, ideSHi: The Impact of Genomics on AMR Surveillance and Research
- Dr. Zakir Hossain Habib, Chief Scientific Officer, IEDCR: Findings from National AMR Surveillance
- Dr. Firdausi Qadri, Lead, ideSHi: AMR and Vaccines
- Professor Nicholas Robert Thomson, Wellcome Sanger Institute: AMR and One Health
- Prof. Dr. Mushtaque Ahmed, Medical Microbiologist, Popular Medical College & Diagnostic Center: Future Strategies for Mitigation
- Professor Dr. Nitish Chandra Debnath, National Coordinator, One Health Bangladesh: AMR and One Health
Participants shared groundbreaking research, national surveillance findings, and innovative strategies to address AMR. The seminar emphasized the necessity of strengthening surveillance systems, advancing genomics-based research, promoting vaccine development, and adopting a unified One Health approach that considers the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health.
ideSHi remains committed to advancing research, fostering collaboration, and raising awareness to mitigate the threat of AMR. The institute will continue its efforts to engage stakeholders across sectors and drive impactful change.
