Antimicrobial Resistance: A One Health Approach Seminar Series
Tuesdays, October 1 – December 3, 2024 | 8:30 am – 10:00 am (Mountain Time) |
10 live sessions | 15 Non-credit hours in total
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top global health threats and contributes to millions of deaths every year. In Canada, 14,000 deaths in 2018 were attributed to AMR and hospital costs associated with infections by significant antimicrobial-resistant organisms reached over $125 million in 2019. It is estimated that globally, by 2050, every year 10 million deaths are anticipated worldwide due to AMR.
Misuse and overuse of antimicrobials in humans, animals, and plants is driving high rates of AMR, which affects countries in all regions and income levels. One Health encompasses using a holistic approach to understand the complex factors driving antimicrobial use (AMU) and AMR.*
The AMR: A One Health Approach Seminar Series provides perspectives from diverse subject matter experts to address AMR issues and develop sustainable AMR control strategies.
This Seminar Series is a training program offered by the AMR-One Health Consortium and is part of the CAN-AMR-Net, a Health Research Training Platform funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
*Adapted from: World Health Organization Antimicrobial Resistance Fact Sheet (2023), Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System Report (2021), Diener A, Wang H, Nkangu M. Hospital and related resource costs associated with antimicrobial-resistant infections in Canada, 2019. Can Commun Dis Rep (2022).
Date & Time
- Tuesdays, October 1 – December 3, 2024
- 8:30 am – 10:00 am (Mountain Time)
- 10 live sessions via Zoom | Sessions will not be recorded
- 15 Non-credit hours in total
Cost
- Registration is free, but donations are highly encouraged to support the continued offering of free educational opportunities.
- Donations are non-refundable, and not eligible for a tax receipt.
Eligibility
- There are no prerequisites to participate.
- Having a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, relevant work experience, and an interest in learning about AMR and its implementation from a One Health perspective is highly recommended.
- The training is open to students, adult learners and professionals from all over the world (in Canada and internationally).
- Sessions are offered only in English. Ability to understand and communicate in English is required.
- Access to a laptop, desktop, or mobile device, with internet connection is required.
Certificate
- There is a CAD $50 administrative fee if you wish to receive an electronic certificate of participation.
- Certificates should be purchased upon registration, and will be given to you at the end of the program.
Learning Objectives
- Understand current issues regarding antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial use (AMU) from a One Health perspective.
- Engage with subject matter experts across diverse disciplines in AMR and One Health research areas.
- Develop strategies for increasing awareness of and combatting the complex issues surrounding AMR and AMU.
Session 1: Oct 1, 2024 - One Health Background: Where are we in terms of AMR and AMU?
Dr. Herman Barkema
Professor in Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases, University of Calgary
Session 2: Oct 8, 2024 - One Health Considerations for AMR
Dr. Danny Joffe
Diplomate ABVP (Emeritus) Canine and Feline Practice, Veterinary Specialist, Ultrasound, Radiology, VCA
Session 3: Oct 15, 2024 - Microbiome and AMR
Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister
Canada Research Chair/ Associate Professor / Director, Bioinformatics Graduate Program, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Guelph
Dr. Laura Sycuro
Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology Immunology and Infectious Diseases, University of Calgary
Session 4: Oct 22, 2024 - AMR Diagnostics and Reporting
Dr. Luis Ricardo Castellanos Tang
Postdoctoral Associate, University of Calgary
Session 5: Oct 29, 2024 - AMR and AMU in Agriculture and the Environment
Dr. Tim McAllister
Research Scientist, Ruminant Nutrition & Microbiology, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Government of Canada
Dr. Ed Topp
Research Director, Agroecology mixed research unit, INRAE, University of Burgundy
Dr. Karen Liljebjelke
Assistant Professor (Bacteriology), University of Calgary
Session 6: Nov 5, 2024 - Mechanisms of AMR
Dr. Gerry Wright
Director, Institute for Infectious Disease Research, McMaster University
Session 7: Nov 12, 2024 - Emerging AMR-One Health Concerns
Dr. Claire Kamaliddin
Post Doctoral Associate, University of Calgary
Dr. Adriana Zardini-Buzatto
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary
Session 8: Nov 19, 2024 - Social and Psychological Drivers for AMU/AMR (AMR Awareness Week)
Dr. Caroline Ritter
Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair, University of Prince Edward Island
Dr. Cora Constantinescu
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Calgary
Session 9: Nov 26, 2024 - AMU/AMR Surveillance and Public Health Policy
Dr. Lorian Hardcastle
Associate Professor, University of Calgary
Tanya Lary
Director of Surveillance, Integration and Transformation, AMR Taskforce of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Dr. John Conly
Professor, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Session 10: Dec 3, 2024 - AMR Awareness
Dr. Natasha Christie-Holmes
Director, Strategy & Partnerships, Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC)
Dr. Dao Nguyen
MD, MSc. Founder and Director, McGill AMR Centre, Associate professor, Univerfity of McGill
Dr. Amy Lee
Assistant Professor, Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, Simon Fraser University
Dr. Katarzyna Wojcik
Senior Medical Science Liaison, Infectious Diseases, Antimicrobial Resistance, in vitro Diagnostics, bioMérieux
Dr. David Kelton
Professor Emeritus, Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph
Dr. Simon Dufour
Director, Professor of Epidemiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montreal
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): A One Health Approach Seminar Series, please contact Dr. Stephanie Bishop, Program Facilitator at stephanie.bishop@ucalgary.ca.
Thank you!