Antimicrobial Resistance: A One Health Approach Seminar Series - Fall 2023
Did you know that in Canada, to date: 20,000 Canadians acquire resistant infections in hospitals every year and there has been over $250 million in direct medical costs due to AMR? It is estimated that globally, by 2050, every year 10 million deaths are anticipated worldwide due to AMR.
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
- 8:30 am – 10:00 am (Mountain Time)
- 20 Virtual live sessions via Zoom
- Tuesdays & Thursdays
- 30 Non-credit hours in total
- Session will not be recorded
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. 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.
Access to a laptop, desktop, or mobile device, with internet connection is required.
Certificate
There will be a CAD $50 administrative fee if you wish to receive an electronic certificate of participation. Certificates can be purchased upon registration, and will be given to you at the end of the program.
Session 1: Oct 3, 2023 - One Health Background
Dr. Michele Anholt
Senior Specialist, One Health, University of Calgary
Session 2: Oct 5, 2023 - AMR: What is it, how it develops
Dr. Alexei Savchenko
Associate Professor, University of Calgary
Session 3: Oct 10, 2023 - Antimicrobial Discovery and Design
Dr. Gerry Wright
Director, Institute for Infectious Disease Research, McMaster University
Session 4: Oct 12, 2023 - AMU/AMR Risk Assessment & Microbial Diagnostics
Session 5: Oct 17, 2023 - Emergence and spread of AMR
Dr. Tim McAllister
Research Scientist, Ruminant Nutrition & Microbiology, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Government of Canada
Session 6: Oct 19, 2023 - AMR in mycobacteria
Session 7: Oct 24, 2023 - Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Medicine
Session 8: Oct 26, 2023 - The Association of Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Clinical Outcomes
Session 9: Oct 31, 2023 - Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
Session 10: Nov 2, 2023 - Measuring and Reporting AMU/AMR
Session 11: Nov 7, 2023 - AMU/AMR in Agriculture
Dr. Karen Liljebjelke
Assistant Professor (Bacteriology), University of Calgary
Session 12: Nov 9, 2023 - Considerations for AMU/AMR in Wildlife
Session 13: Nov 14, 2023 - Environmental Considerations for AMU/AMR
Dr. Ed Topp
Principal Research Scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Session 14: Nov 16, 2023 - AMU/AMR Surveillance
Session 15: Nov 21, 2023 - Social and Psychological Drivers for AMU/AMR Development
Dr. Caroline Ritter
Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair, University of Prince Edward Island
Dr. Cora Constantinescu
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Calgary
Session 16: Nov 23, 2023 - Urgent Topics in AMR
Ruwandi Kariyawasam
Clinical Microbiology Fellow, University of Alberta
Session 17: Nov 28, 2023 - Collateral Resistance, Collateral Sensitivity, and AMR Co-selection
Session 18: Nov 30, 2023 - Companion Animals and AMU/AMR
Dr. Michele Anholt
Senior Specialist, One Health, University of Calgary
Dr. Danny Joffe
DIPLOMATE ABVP (EMERITUS) CANINE AND FELINE PRACTICE
Veterinary Specialist
ULTRASOUND, RADIOLOGY
Session 19: Dec 5, 2023 - Microbiome and AMR
Session 20: Dec 7, 2023 - Policy and Legal Issues in AMU/AMR
Dr. Lorian Hardcastle
Associate Professor, University of Calgary
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!
