News from the AMR Forum. Research Focus: From the inclusion of wildlife in AMR action plans to influenza in cow and sheep milk June 2026: A collection of publication highlights from Edinburgh Infectious Diseases over the past month. £4.5 million to tackle deadly fungal disease April 2026: An international collaboration including the University of Edinburgh has been awarded £4.5 million to help improve understanding of fungal diseases that kill 2.5 million people each year. Research Focus: From AMR resistance in soil to RSV vaccine uptake March 2026: A collection of publication highlights from Edinburgh Infectious Diseases. Study finds antibiotic resistance across Malawi poultry, people, and environment March 2026: A cross-sector study in central Malawi found high cotrimoxazole resistance across humans, chickens, and the environment. Resistance was linked to specific farming practices and the off-label use of human antibiotics, underscoring the need for targeted stewardship and a One Health response. Re-purposed drug can trigger the immune system to kill bacteria March 2026: Anti-histamine treatment has shown potential as an aternative to antibiotics to manage infections. Bacteria adapt to thrive in dairy cattle February 2026: A biological mechanism of bacteria has been shown to target a common milk protein, supporting infection spread and persistence. Project to tackle urinary tract infections in low- and middle-income countries refunded for third phase World AMR Awareness Week 2025: After two successful phases, the Diagnostics for One Health and User Driven Solutions for AMR (DOSA) project has been refunded for a phase 3. Creating a Youth Manifesto for AMR - encouraging change-makers of the future World AMR Awareness Week 2025: The article describes the process of co-creating a 'Youth Manifesto on AMR' which was launched in September 2024. AMR work within the Edinburgh Infectious Diseases network World AMR Awareness Week 2025: Higlighting some of the work and activities across the network that are addressing antimicrobial resistance. New drug target identified in fight against resistant infections World AMR Awareness Week 2025: A study led by researchers from the School of Biological Sciences has suggested the discovery of a new mechanism of resistance to common antibiotics could pave the way for improved treatments for harmful bacterial infections. Research Focus: World AMR Awareness Week World AMR Awareness Week 2025: Special edition of our monthly Research Focus series to mark World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2025. #WAAW25 New review shows the need to focus on antibiotic resistance in the environment August 2025: A recent review has found that research into AMR in the environment needs to extend beyond wealthy countries and freshwater settings. New study shows drivers of antimicrobial resistance in pig production systems of Uganda July 2025: Researchers from the Roslin Institute have published a new study showing that Uganda's growing pig sector faces increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) risks. Understanding antimicrobial resistance in Yak milk microbiomes June 2025: A team of researchers from the University of Edinburgh travelled to Nepal to join colleagues from Research Institute for Bioscience & Biotechnology (RIBB) on an extensive data collection trek through the Himalayas as part of a project aiming to understand antimicrobial resistance in Yak milk. Insights from Dr Maneesh Paul. S on the invention of antimicrobials and their impact April 2025: The Edinburgh AMR Forum recently hosted Dr Maneesh Paul. S, CEO Microvioma, who delivered an exclusive lecture on the Indian experience in "Inventing an Anti-Infective Drug.” Building capacity to tackle antimicrobial resistance in Africa February 2024: Reflections on the work of the Fleming Fund Fellowship schemes in Uganda, Malawi and Kenya, that are building expertise in AMR surveillance. Mutation drives bacterial adaptation to immune response Researchers have uncovered a genetic mutation that helps common bacteria affecting humans and animals to survive against immune defences and antibiotics. AMR expert network secures funds to tackle resistance A University of Edinburgh co-directed research network has received a £650,000 UKRI award to engage with communities and policymakers across the UK to reduce the AMR burden. New phase launches to tackle drug resistance crisis October 2024: A group of professionals from Uganda, Malawi, Zambia and Kenya are joining the fight against drug resistance in low- and middle-income countries. Silent Pandemic documentary receives Regional AMR Champion Media House Award November 2023: The documentary, the brainchild of Kenyan Fleming Fund Policy fellows at the University of Edinburgh, was made in collaboration with Distory Communications to raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This article was published on Wednesday 11 November 2026
