Antimicrobial Resistance: A One Health Approach Seminar Series

Fall 2023

Having a comprehensive understanding of AMR and how to address its rising threats requires a holistic approach- referred to as One Health.

The AMR: A One Health Approach Seminar Series provides various approaches to address AMR issues in a wider context that is important and practical for sustainable development of control strategies.

Date & Time

  • October 3 – December 7, 2023
  • 20 Recurring sessions
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays
  • 8:30 am – 10:00 am (Mountain Time)

Cost

Access to this virtual seminar series is for free. However, you have the opportunity to donate us upon registration! This donation is a contribution to support this seminar series, it is non-refundable, and is not eligible for a tax receipt.

Certificate

There will be a CAD $50 administrative fee if participants wish to receive an electronic certificate of participation. In order to receive the certificate, you must participate in 80% of the sessions

Format

  • 20 Virtual live sessions via Zoom 
  • 30 Non-credit hours in total
  • The sessions will be delivered only virtually on Zoom by a variety of instructors from various institutions with different backgrounds and expertise related to AMR and One Health.
  • Session are not recorded.

Eligibility

There are no prerequisites to participate.

Open to students, adult learners and professionals from all over the world (in Canada and internationally).

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.

Sessions are offered only in English. Ability to understand and communicate in English is required.

Participation Expectations

Online participation is an essential component to progress in this seminar series.

Access to a laptop, desktop, or mobile device, with internet connection is required.

Topics

  • One Health Background
  • Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): What is it, how it develops| Basic Antimicrobial Pharmacology
  • Antimicrobial Discovery and Design
  • Collateral Resistance, Collateral Sensitivity, and AMR Co-selection
  • Emergence and Spread of AMR
  • Production & Companion Animals and AMU/AMR
  • The Association of Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Clinical Outcomes
  • Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
  • Measuring and Reporting AMU/AMR
  • AMU/AMR in Agriculture
  • Considerations for AMU/AMR in Wildlife
  • Environmental Considerations for AMU/AMR
  • AMU/AMR Surveillance
  • Microbiome and AMR
  • Social and Psychological Drivers for AMU/AMR Development
  • Urgent Topics in AMR: AMR and COVID-19
  • AMU/AMR Risk Assessment & Microbial Diagnostics 
  • Antimicrobial Use (AMU)/AMR in Humans
  • Policy and Legal Issues in AMU/AMR
  • Information for decision making: Economics considerations

Instructors

(Alphabetical Order)

The AMR: A One Health Approach Virtual Seminar Series is offered by a variety of instructors from various institutions with different backgrounds and expertise related to AMR and One Health.

Dr. Michele Anholt

Manager, One Health at UCalgary

rmanholt@ucalgary.ca

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Herman Barkema

Dr. Herman Barkema

Professor, University of Calgary

barkema@ucalgary.ca

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Sylvia Checkley

Dr. Sylvia Checkley

Associate Professor, University of Calgary

slcheckl@ucalgary.ca

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Dr. Fiona Clement

Dr. Fiona Clement

Professor, University of Calgary

fclement@ucalgary.ca

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John Conly

Dr. John Conly

Professor, University of Calgary 

John.Conly@albertahealthservices.ca

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Cora Constantinescu

Dr. Cora Constantinescu

Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Calgary

coramihaela.constant@ucalgary.ca

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Dr. Tanis Dingle

Dr. Tanis Dingle

Assistant Professor, University of Alberta

Tanis.Dingle@albertaprecisionlabs.ca

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Dr. Matthias Götte

Dr. Matthias Götte

Professor, University of Alberta 

gotte@ualberta.ca

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Leluo Guan

Dr. Leluo Guan

Professor, University of Alberta

leluo.guan@ualberta.ca

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Lorian

Dr. Lorian Hardcastle

Associate Professor, University of Calgary

lorian.hardcastle@ucalgary.ca

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Joe Harrison

Dr. Joe Harrison

Associate Professor, University of Calgary

jjharris@ucalgary.ca

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Dr. Ruwandi Kariyawasam

Dr. Ruwandi Kariyawasam

Clinical Microbiology Fellow, University of Alberta

ruwandi@ualberta.ca

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Ian Lewis

Dr. Ian Lewis

Associate Professor, University of Calgary

ian.lewis2@ucalgary.ca

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Dr. Karen Liljebjelke

Dr. Karen Liljebjelke

Assistant Professor (Bacteriology), University of Calgary

kliljebj@ucalgary.ca

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Tim McAllister

Tim McAllister

Research Scientist, Ruminant Nutrition & Microbiology, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Government of Canada

tim.mcallister@canada.ca

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Dr. Kathy McCoy

Dr. Kathy McCoy

Professor, University of Calgary

kathy.mccoy@ucalgary.ca  

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Dr. Kayley McCubbin

Dr. Kayley McCubbin

Regional Project Manager, CaDNetASR

kayley.mccubbin@ucalgary.ca

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Dr. Diego Nobrega

Dr. Diego Nobrega

Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Guelph

dnobrega@uoguelph.ca

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Karin Orsel

Dr. Karin Orsel

Professor, University of Calgary 

karin.orsel@ucalgary.ca

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Dr. Simon Otto

Assistant Professor, University of Alberta

simon.otto@ualberta.ca

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Dr. Caroline Ritter

Dr. Caroline Ritter

Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair, University of Prince Edward Island 

carolineritter@upei.ca

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Dr. Alexei Savchenko

Dr. Alexei Savchenko

Associate Professor, University of Calgary

alexei.savchenko@ucalgary.ca

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Dr. Miranda So

Dr. Miranda So

Assistant Professor, University of Toronto

miranda.so@uhn.ca

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Dr. Ranjani Somayaji

Assistant Professor, University of Calgary

rsomayaj@ucalgary.ca

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Dr. Ed Topp

Principal Research Scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

ed.topp@canada.ca

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Dr. Robert Tremblay

Dr. Robert Tremblay

Bovine and Equine Specialist, Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health

robert.tremblay@boehringer-ingelheim.com

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Dr. Raymond Turner

Faculty Professor, University of Calgary

turnerr@ucalgary.ca

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Scott Weese

Dr. Scott Weese

Professor, University of Guelph 

jsweese@uoguelph.ca

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Doug Whiteside

Dr. Douglas Whiteside

Associate Professor, University of Calgary

dpwhites@ucalgary.ca

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Dr. Gerry Wright

Director, Institute for Infectious Disease Research, McMaster University 

wrightge@mcmaster.ca

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Dr. Rahat Zaheer

Dr. Rahat Zaheer

Molecular biologist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Government of Canada

rahat.zaheer@agr.gc.ca

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Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): A One Health Approach Seminar Series, please contact us at amronehealth@ucalgary.ca and we will assist you as soon as we can. 

Thank you!