Hosted by the National Academies
On March 4-5, The National Academies will hold a virtual public workshop to address the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). With millions afflicted annually and resistant bacterial infections now the leading cause of neonatal mortality worldwide, there is a critical need to fully understand and consider how to quantify the impact of AMR throughout medical practice and everyday life, from treating cancer to optimizing food production. Speakers will touch upon current clinical and economic burdens of AMR, data availability and analytical methods, and emerging scientific breakthroughs. Discussions will reflect on potential strategies that incorporate these insights to reduce the burden of AMR.