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For World AMR Awareness Week 2025, Champion Akpan Friday ran AMR outreach sessions in three Nigerian schools, funded by our Champions Scheme.

He's blogged about it 👇
https://microb.io/3TdBEYn

#WAAW #AMR #KOAMR
Headshot of Akpan Friday.
September 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
microbiologysociety.org
Today is World Microbiome Day 🦠

Microbes are vital to human, animal & environmental health. Studying microbiomes helps us understand infection, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the effects of antibiotic use.

Read our policy briefing: https://microb.io/4uTfAzC

#WorldMicrobiomeDay #KOAMR #AMR
Lactobacillus, bifidobacterium, a beneficial bacteria for gut health stock photo ©iStock/quantic69
June 27, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Vaccines don’t just prevent disease, they also help fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR) 💉
By reducing infections, vaccines reduce the need for antibiotics.

Watch our short video on this:
https://microb.io/4bp7IO5

#KOAMR #NationalVaccineDay #AMR
March 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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🌍 AMR doesn’t stay put.
This Microbial Genomics study tracks plasmids carrying resistance genes across humans, animals & environments in 63+ countries.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1099/mgen.0.000858

#KOAMR #KnockingOutAMR #OneHealth
February 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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🧬 Effective AMR action needs joined-up surveillance.
This workshop report outlines priorities for a UK National One Health AMR surveillance system.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1099/jmm.0.002099

#KOAMR #KnockingOutAMR #OneHealth
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing in petri dish. AMR stock photo ©iStock/Md Saiful Islam Khan
April 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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This is the current issue of Microbiology Today with an editorial from Tina and me describing the #koamr project microbiologysociety.org/membership/m...
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October 23, 2023 at 5:59 PM
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💉Today is National Vaccination Day - Vaccines are a powerful yet underused tool against AMR. By preventing infections, they reduce antibiotic use and slow resistance.

Learn more from the workshop report:
🔗https://doi.org/10.1099/jmm.0.002050

#KOAMR #NationalVaccinationDay #JMM
Quote from Professor Gordon Dougan on vaccines' role in combating antimicrobial resistance, featured in the Journal of Medical Microbiology.
March 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
microbiologysociety.org
Join our AMR Innovation Exchange webinar, this time 'Clinical Trial Oversight in Bangladesh: A Regulatory Perspective'

📅 20 April 12:00 BST
🎤 Dr Sabrina Yesmin

Register now: https://microb.io/4tU5RIJ

#KOAMR #KnockingOutAMR #RegulatoryAffairs #Webinar
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April 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Now starting in Meeting Room 3B: Knocking Out AMR - Tackling Big Challenges, What could we do better to have a greater impact?

#Microbio26 #KOAMR #AMR
April 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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It’s World Water Day 🌍💧The Microbiology Society is engaging with policymakers to ensure antimicrobial resistance is recognised and addressed in efforts to improve water quality.
🔗 Find out more in our latest policy blog: https://microb.io/4uzEVPB

#WorldWaterDay #WaterAction #AMR #KOAMR
Yellow warning sign on beach stating 'Keep Out: Sewage Contaminated Water' with ocean waves and pier in background.
March 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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Today is World Hand Hygiene Day! Proper hand washing technique is a simple and effective tool to reduce the spread of AMR and infectious diseases. Watch our video on the importance of maintaining good hand hygiene - https://microb.io/HowtoHandWash

#KOAMR #HandHygiene #CleanYourHands
Washing hands rubbing with soap man for virus prevention, hygiene to stop spreading virus stock photo ©iStock/Maridav
May 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
microbiologysociety.org
How can regulation support product innovation? Take part in the second AMR Innovation Exchange (AMRIX) seminar on Monday 26 Jan. An online forum bringing together innovators, regulators & clinicians. Open to members: https://microb.io/45Rdgi3
#KOAMR
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January 24, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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⏰ Last call!
Register by 10:00 (BST) today for our 12:00 webinar with Dr Maryam Hinds (BMPA) on AMR regulation in the Caribbean.

Register here: https://microb.io/4wQ0knu

#KOAMR
Portrait of Maryam Hinds, speaker for AMR Innovation Exchange on antimicrobial resistance from a Caribbean perspective.
September 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM
microbiologysociety.org
We fund AMR outreach around the world. Microbiology Society Champions led activities during World AMR Week 🌍

These activities are part of Knocking Out AMR: driving global action against one of the biggest health threats of our time.
Learn more: microb.io/4rP2eCn

#KOAMR #WorldAMRWeek
Collage showing diverse groups and individuals engaged in educational and outreach activities funded by the Microbiology Society to raise AMR awareness globally.
March 23, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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AMR is an increasing challenge in cancer care.

Join our 3-part webinar series exploring resistant infections, oncology outcomes, immunity & antimicrobial stewardship in cancer settings.
📅 Starts 8 June 2026

Register: https://microb.io/4dcyolJ

#KOAMR #AMR #CancerResearch
Promotional graphic for the free virtual seminar series titled 'AMR in Focus' by the Microbiology Society.
May 20, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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🚨 Happening today! Registration closes at 11am

AMR Innovation Exchange webinar:
iFast: experiences taking a diagnostic device through approval, access, procurement and adoption
🎤 Toby King, CEO, iFAST Diagnostics
🕛 12:00 BST

https://microb.io/4nm0Jed

#KOAMR #KnockingOutAMR
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May 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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📢 Webinar: Monday 7 September, 12:00 (UK time).
Dr Maryam Hinds (Interim CEO, BMPA) on strengthening regulatory systems to tackle AMR in the Caribbean.

Register here: https://microb.io/4wQ0knu

#KOAMR
Portrait of Maryam Hinds, speaker for AMR Innovation Exchange on antimicrobial resistance regulation in the Caribbean.
September 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
microbiologysociety.org
How is AMR shaping cancer care?

Join Webinar 1 of the AMR & Cancer series:
🔍 Defining the Problem
📅 8 June 2026
⏰ 11:30–12:30 BST

Featuring Prof Anna Olsson-Brown & Dr Helena Carreira.

Register: https://microb.io/4dcyolJ

#KOAMR #AMR #Oncology
Virtual webinar on AMR and cancer titled 'Defining The Problem' scheduled for 8 June 2026, hosted by Microbiology Society.
May 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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What does the future of antimicrobial stewardship in oncology look like?

🔍 AMR in Focus - What Does the Future Look Like?
📅 6 July 2026
⏰ 11:30–12:30 BST

Register: https://microb.io/3PwY9p8

#KOAMR #AMR #Oncology
July 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM
microbiologysociety.org
How is AMR shaping cancer care?

Join Webinar 1 of the AMR & Cancer series:
🔍 Defining the Problem
📅 8 June 2026
⏰ 11:30–12:30 BST

Featuring Prof Anna Olsson-Brown & Dr Helena Carreira.

Register: https://microb.io/4dcyolJ

#KOAMR #AMR #Oncology
Virtual webinar on AMR and cancer titled 'Defining The Problem' scheduled for 8 June 2026, hosted by Microbiology Society.
June 3, 2026 at 8:30 AM
microbiologysociety.org
Sexual Health Week:

Explore shigellosis' natural history and its rise as an STI in the 21st century, plus how AMR varies with virulence/plasmid profiles in the London and Berlin outbreaks.

New MGen study: https://doi.org/10.1099/mgen.0.001607

#KOAMR #AMR #SexualHealthWeek #MGen #SHW26
Woman hand holding contraceptive pills and condom sitting on sofa background,protection, safe sex,contraceptive means. ©iStock/PATCHARIN SIMALHEK
September 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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The #KOAMR (knocking out AMR) work that Tina Joshi and I are leading with the Microbiology Society is now live on the website, please do register your interest 🙂
microbiologysociety.org/our-work/kno...
Knocking Out Antimicrobial Resistance
The Microbiology Society is leading the way with the Knocking Out AMR project, an ambitious, bold and extensive scheme of work aiming to promote feasible and effective solutions to AMR.
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October 23, 2023 at 5:58 PM
microbiologysociety.org
Join our AMR Innovation Exchange webinar, this time on 'Regulation of Medical Devices in Uganda'

📅 11 May 12:00 BST
🎤 Rachel J Mujawimana (BPharm., MSc), Inspector of Drugs, NDA, Uganda

Register now: https://microb.io/4eyM8tn

#KOAMR #KnockingOutAMR #RegulatoryAffairs #Webinar
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May 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM
microbiologysociety.org
Today is #WorldFoodSafetyDay🍽️

Food safety and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are closely linked. Monitoring foodborne pathogens and how resistance spreads through food systems is key to protecting public health.

Read more: https://doi.org/10.1099/jmm.0.001753

#FoodSafety #KnockingOutAMR #KOAMR
Scientist wearing blue gloves records observations on a clipboard next to bread samples and test tubes in a lab setting.
June 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM
catrinm.bsky.social
>200 people have signed up to #KOAMR so far (in just over a week?!!).

Have you signed up yet?

Can we reach 1,000 people signing up before January??
October 25, 2023 at 5:38 PM