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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Do you work with children and have an interest in paediatric OPAT? Join us this Friday, 4 September, for our Paediatric OPAT Workshop at 20 Cavendish Square, London! Free registration is available for nurses. See the link for full details and to book your place. opat-conference.com
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Regional Workshops - OPAT Conference
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Freya Harrison @friendlymicrobe.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Just registered for @bsacandjac.bsky.social Antibiotic Resistance & Mechanisms workshop this November - super line-up of sessions on tolerance/persistence, metagenomics, machine learning, modelling, biofilm, outreach and publishing bsac.org.uk/arm2026/ #MicroSky
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Antibiotic Resistance and Mechanisms (ARM) Workshop for Researchers 2026 - BSAC
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
New study finds antibiotic-resistant bacteria increasingly leaving children vulnerable to common infections; research spanning 82 countries finds antibiotic resistance increased in every region between 2004 and 2022.
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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria increasingly leaving children vulnerable to common infections, global study finds
Exclusive: Research spanning 82 countries finds antibiotic resistance increased in every region between 2004 and 2022
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
BSAC's Vaccines and Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference 2026 is taking place TOMORROW, 3 June!! Join us at The Royal College of Physicians London, or online, to explore cutting-edge vaccine development, antimicrobial resistance solutions, and stewardship practices that safeguard patient care.
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Vaccines and Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Strategic Alliance Against AMR - BSAC
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
"The accumulated evidence suggests that climate change is an accelerating force behind the global spread of antimicrobial resistance." www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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Climate crisis is accelerating antibiotic resistance across world, study says
Experts say climate change linked to 10% rise in salmonella antibiotic resistance genes between 1940 and 2023
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
"If evidence is found, existing efforts to prevent the overuse of antibiotics might have to be expanded to other drugs." Are non-antibiotic drugs contributing to antimicrobial resistance? www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Great to see Professor @davidvanduin.bsky.social, Editor-in-Chief of @jac-amr.bsky.social at the BSAC Spring Conference 2026 today - David was discussing the challenges associated with managing infections in stem cell transplant recipients. bsac-conference.com #BSACSpring2026
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
The BSAC Spring Conference 2026 starts today! 🎉 We can’t wait to welcome delegates, speakers, partners and exhibitors for two days of learning, discussion and collaboration. Whether you’re joining us online or at the QEII Centre, London, we’re looking forward to seeing you! bsac-conference.com
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Interested in aminoglycosides? Our free three-week e-learning course covers how they work, when to use them, and how to dose and monitor safely, with real-world case studies to support your clinical practice. Register here: www.futurelearn.com/courses/amin...
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Aminoglycoside Use in Clinical Practice - Online Course - FutureLearn
Discover how to use aminoglycosides safely and effectively. Learn antimicrobial stewardship, dosing, and TDM in this practical online course.
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
BSAC has reached 10,000 members worldwide 🎉 With more than half now based outside the UK, our community is truly global. Thank you to all our members. Not a member yet? Membership is free -- join the global movement working to protect the future of antimicrobials! @raseaton66.bsky.social
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BSAC celebrates 10,000 members worldwide - The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
"AMR doesn't just mean different drugs; it means longer treatment, more side effects, and a much harder journey back to health." A patient's experience of living with antimicrobial-resistant TB: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/12/04/l...
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Living with antimicrobial-resistant TB
In this blog post Samara shares her story of fighting antimicrobial -resistant tuberculosis, the hidden long-term consequences and the importance of getting that persistent cough checked out.
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
📢 New blog! 📢 Antibiotic resistance isn’t a distant worry — it’s already reshaping modern medicine. A major 20‑year UK review reveals how quickly bacteria adapt, how MRSA was pushed back, and why E. coli now leads bloodstream infections. @bristoluni.bsky.social Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/ynke2j34
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The changing face of antimicrobial resistance in the UK: long-term observation and a future resource
By Dr Rosy Reynolds, Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Bristol, Population Health Sciences. Antimicrobial resistance – who cares and why? Do you have a friend or family member […]
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Antimicrobial stewardship shanty courtesy of a talented team in India. Enjoy! youtu.be/buAa1rCBgI4?...
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AMSP Shanty [Nikhil John, Sumit Rai, Rajashree, Debabrata Dash, Sandeepan Dash (Video Credits)]
YouTube video by Sumit Rai
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
“While levels of antibiotic use have declined… the number of reported antibiotic-resistant infections have risen." A new supplement in @jac-amr.bsky.social lays out the key findings from the English Surveillance Programme for Antimicrobial Utilisation and Resistance (ESPAUR) report: 24-25.
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Volume 8 Issue Supplement_2 | JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance | Oxford Academic
JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance is a new fully open access journal from the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. The journal publishes academic content, as well as commentaries on stewardship ...
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
A systematic review of #antimicrobialstewardship education for undergraduate students in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary science and midwifery using COM-B framework. @jac-amr.bsky.social academic.oup.com/jacamr/artic...
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
First publication of data from the UK Antimicrobial Registry in @jac-amr.bsky.social shows breadth and depth of information collected by clinical teams. UKAR provides real-world data from hospitals across the UK on how new antimicrobials are being used and clinical outcomes of their use.
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The UK Antimicrobial Registry (UKAR): an overview of the first 20 months of recruitment
AbstractBackground. The UK Antimicrobial Registry (UKAR) was developed to capture data on real-world usage of recently launched antimicrobial agents.Method
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
A new open-access paper, published in @jac-amr.bsky.social, reveals inconsistent #AMR teaching across UK medical schools. bsac.org.uk/new-study-re...
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New study reveals inconsistent AMR teaching across UK medical schools - The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Our New Agents Conference on 10 Feb 2026 will explore the latest developments in cutting-edge antimicrobials, diagnostics, stewardship, antifungals, antivirals, breakthroughs in Gram-negative infections, phage therapy, the role of AI, and much more. Get 2026 off to a strong start and register today!
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New Agents Conference - The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Check out this special episode of the @idiots-pod.bsky.social podcast featuring Dr Helen Callaby, Dr Nick Brown & Dr Danny Chambers MP as they discuss the workings of the UK’s All Party Parliamentary Group on AMR, the BSAC parliamentary internship and pushing AMR up the political agenda! #WAAW2025
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World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: AMR and Politics - ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists
It’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week! And did you know AMR might kill us all? The British Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy do, and they’ve partnered up with interested politicians to drive AMR...
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Last month saw the launch of the Leadership to Embed AMS into Practice (LEAP) Mentor Programme, supported by an unrestricted educational grant from A. Menarini Farmaceutica Internazionale SR: ams-leap.com #WAAW2025
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
“More people than ever are acquiring infections that cannot be effectively treated by #antibiotics.” New English surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation and resistance (ESPAUR) report finds that deaths linked to antibiotic-resistant #superbugs rose 17% in England in 2024.
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Deaths linked to antibiotic-resistant superbugs rose 17% in England in 2024
Data also shows an average of nearly 400 newly reported cases of antibiotic-resistant infections a week last year
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Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) @gardp.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
⏳ One month to go! Submit your abstract for ACC 2026 and join researchers worldwide shaping the future of #AMR. Topics can include child and maternal health, diagnostics, stewardship, innovation, AI and more. Deadline: 14 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT 🔗 acc-conference.com#posters
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JAC-AMR @jac-amr.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
A literature search identified 7 published resources on AMS undergraduate healthcare professional curricula or competency frameworks (CF) & compared with the WHO CF Domains varied but significant overlap in WHO competencies in all 7 doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #IDSky @bsacandjac.bsky.social
Summary table showing the characteristics of the 7 resources reviewed. Citation: Figure 2 from https://doi.org/10.1093/jacamr/dlaf154 (CC-BY-NC 4.0)
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CARB-X @carb-x.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Join CARB-X Director of External Affairs Will Hall at Infection 2025 – @bsacandjac.bsky.social Winter Conference for his presentation “Is anything working? PPP, push pull and nonprofit funding incentives.” #AMGFCC25 📅 Oct. 27 ⏰ 9:55 – 10:15 AM GMT 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4nWRQr7
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
The #UKARStudy team are looking forward to attending @bsacandjac.bsky.social Infection 2025 Conference at The ICC Birmingham 27-28 Oct 2025 @garethjones1.bsky.social and @rebeccaparr.bsky.social are looking forward to catching up with delegates & sharing study updates #AMR #antimicrobialresistance
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
A new special Supplement in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy celebrates 20 years of the BSAC Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Project. Its remarkable legacy and rich archive will continue to guide research and inspire future surveillance efforts around the world. 👏👏👏
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Two Decades of BSAC Resistance Surveillance
This Supplement comprises a series of papers that analyse and summarize the outputs of the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Antimicrobial Res
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Free NHS eLearning with BSAC: Optimising the Blood Culture Pathway. Practical, role-specific training to improve outcomes, speed diagnosis & support antimicrobial stewardship. Start learning today. infectionlearninghub.co.uk/blood-cultur...
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Blood Culture Pathway Modules - Infection Learning Hub
These modules has been developed by NHS colleagues in collaboration with BSAC. They explore the role you play ...
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
We’re delighted to launch our new 2-week course Metallo-β-Lactamase (MBL) Infections: Diagnosis and Management. Learn to recognise, diagnose and manage this growing global threat, supporting better patient care and antimicrobial stewardship. www.futurelearn.com/courses/meta...
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Managing Metallo-β-Lactamase Infections - Online Course - FutureLearn
Learn to diagnose and manage Metallo-β-Lactamase (MBL) infections. Build your knowledge of antibiotic resistance and antimicrobial stewardship.
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Nearly a year after the United Nations High-Level Meeting on AMR, global leaders are taking steps to deliver on one of their key commitments. BSAC urges our global members to speak up and make their views known -- the consultation closes on 22nd September. bsac.org.uk/independent-...
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Independent science panel on AMR: BSAC calls on members to make their voices heard - The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
UKAR: 1000 participants and counting. We are delighted to share that the UK Antimicrobial Registry, a collaboration with @bsacandjac.bsky.social, has over 1000 recruits 🥳 Thank you to all our patients, hospital research teams, NHS Boards/Trusts and collaborators 🙏 #UKARStudy #AMR #AMS #researchstudy
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Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) @gardp.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Meet REVIVE🌍, GARDP’s global antimicrobial R&D community & platform connecting researchers, clinicians & innovators. With fresh, high-quality expert-led webinars, curated resources & a global network, REVIVE answers the questions that matter most in antimicrobial R&D. Explore: revive.gardp.org
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
"Just as we no longer burn coal without a thought for the consequences, the era of carefree antibiotic use is now firmly in the past. In both cases, the idea that there wouldn’t be a reckoning was always an illusion."
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Why antibiotics are like fossil fuels
They helped create the modern world but are dangerously overused. How can we harness them sustainably?
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Invasive fungal infections are a factor in around 3.8 million deaths globally each year. Our new 3-week eLearning course helps healthcare professionals learn about diagnosing and treating four major invasive fungal diseases through interactive case studies - please help us spread the word!🍄
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Invasive Fungal Diseases: What to Know - Online Course - FutureLearn
Explore the world of fungal infections and gain the skills to diagnose, treat, and prevent them in your healthcare practice. Upskill flexibly on this online clinical mycology course from BSAC.
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Applications close 10 August for our paid Parliamentary Internship Programme. If you're a UK-based PhD student passionate about #AMR and infectious disease policy, this is a unique chance to gain first-hand experience in UK Parliament. Find out more and apply: bsac.org.uk/call-for-app...
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Call for applications: The BSAC Parliamentary Internship Programme 2025 - The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Do you work in Primary Care in Greater Manchester or West Yorkshire? We're looking for healthcare professionals to join the pilot of LEAP — BSAC’s new leadership development programme. Please help us spread the word to colleagues who may be interested: ams-leap.com
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
"Closure of the Fleming Fund risks undermining UK leadership on AMR." BSAC is seeking urgent clarification from the Government regarding the UK’s future leadership on antimicrobial resistance (#AMR), following reports that the Fleming Fund – the UK’s flagship global AMR programme – is set to close.
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Closure of the Fleming Fund risks undermining UK leadership on AMR - The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Trainees - do you have an interesting ward or lab-based clinical conundrum to share? We're inviting abstract submissions for the BSAC Winter Conference, taking place on 27–28 October 2025. Successful applicants will receive complimentary in-person attendance. bsac.org.uk/infection2025
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Delighted that @bsacandjac.bsky.social is funding #AMR internships for another year and looking forward to working with new team! If you qualify, please think about applying! bsac.org.uk/call-for-app...
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Call for applications: The BSAC Parliamentary Internship Programme 2025 - The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Are you a UK-based PhD student passionate about #AMR and infectious disease policy? Do you have an interest in public health, environmental health, or the intersection of animal and human health? Applications for BSAC's Parliamentary Internship Programme. Please help us spread the word!
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
The government’s 10-Year Health Plan for England is a major chance to transform infection prevention, diagnosis and treatment, especially in primary care. The ambition is clear; now we need a workforce equipped with the skills and confidence to deliver it. bsac.org.uk/investing-in...
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Investing in the workforce: Why infection education is key to delivering the NHS 10-year plan - The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
“It’s disappointing that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has not been more prominently reflected in the National Security Strategy, given the scale and urgency of the threat it poses.” Dr Rebecca Cooper MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on AMR.
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Dr Beccy Cooper MP: AMR Must Be in the National Security Strategy to Strengthen Public Health Resilience - APPG AMR
The Government’s National Security Strategy sets the framework for addressing key threats to the nation....
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
We’re thrilled that Dr Ryan Hamilton, BSAC’s GAMSAS Project Lead and Associate Professor of Antimicrobials at De Montfort University, has been shortlisted for the prestigious OPERA 25 Award. The Outstanding Pharmacy Early‑career Researcher Award (OPERA), run by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
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OPERA 2025: Ryan Hamilton
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health threat. Ryan’s research aims to inform the response to this threat, by focusing on the optimal use of antimicrobials to enable patients to use a...
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
"Global disease surveillance and prevention are parts of a complex geopolitical tapestry and we ignore these multiple threads at our peril." New article in Nature Medicine outlining the effect of geopolitical flux on #antimicrobialresistance. lnkd.in/e2Vh7ezt
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
"The overuse of #antibiotics was ranked in the top five emerging threats to pollinators. The clearest links to damage are from agricultural antibiotics, sprayed on fields. But human medications – huge amounts of which enter ecosystems through waterways – are also affecting many species."
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Insects are dying: here are 25 easy and effective ways you can help protect them
From turning out the lights to letting leaves rot, these small steps can create big changes at home or in the wild
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
"Leadership on #AMR is essential." A new report from the Public Accounts Committee offers a timely assessment of the UK’s preparedness to tackle antimicrobial resistance. It highlights systemic vulnerabilities including trade policy, aid cuts & water company failings that weaken national resilience.
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BSAC welcomes AMR report and calls for leadership at every level - The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
There is a free UK Paediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship (UK-PAS) Webinar taking place on 18th June, 1700-1800hrs BST. This session will be used to discuss the antimicrobial guide and will be chaired by Dr Paddy McMaster. To find out more about UK-PAS please go to uk-pas.co.uk
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Want to help prevent and manage invasive fungal disease in acute leukaemia patients? With over 100 patients safely recruited, now’s the time to join the BioDriveAFS Trial and help shape the future of antifungal use and resistance management. biodrive-rct.com Help us spread the word!
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
"While the world tries to curb antibiotic overuse, a parallel tragedy plays out quietly in poorer nations: people dying from treatable infections because the right drugs are out of reach."
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Superbugs thrive as access to antibiotics fails in India
Antibiotics are overused by some and out of reach for others - fuelling resistance and leaving deadly gaps in care.
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
A new study looked at how outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) - which lets patients receive antibiotics outside of hospitals - is used around the world. academic.oup.com/jacamr/artic... @mgilchrist123.bsky.social
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Current practices in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy programmes: an international multi-centre survey
AbstractObjectives. This study aimed to assess the current international practices of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT).Methods. A multi-s
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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @bsacandjac.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
"We must be far bolder in our thinking." Sadik Al-Hassan MP is the Labour MP for North Somerset and a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on AMR. In this article, he explores his vision for the future of the pharmacy, and why by 2035, pharmacies must be at the heart of a transformed NHS.
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Sadik Al-Hassan MP: The Future of Pharmacy - The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
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