Eight new networks, combining different research specialisms, will work together to tackle one of humanity’s biggest threats, antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

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Eight new networks, combining different research specialisms, will work together to tackle one of humanity’s biggest threats, antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

The new networks will support diverse teams of AMR researchers, ranging from specialists in agriculture, food and the environment to human and animal medicine, policy and behavioral studies, engineering and social science.

Together they aim to develop new approaches to tackling AMR across sectors and disciplines, including:

• culture
• economics
• behaviour
• biomedical and physical sciences
• design and engineering
• environmental sciences

Networks will share £4.8 million from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), awarded as part of its tackling infections strategic theme.

This programme will continue next year with a new opportunity for ambitious new transdisciplinary research programmes, drawing on a dedicated budget of at least £7 million.

Details of the eight networks can be found here.