Who We Are
.jpg/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25/rs=w:1209,cg:true)
Our Mission
NextGenAMR is a student-led network for those researching Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), as well as for students eager to learn and connect across disciplines and institutions. Our mission is to bring together students who are either working directly or indirectly on AMR or are simply passionate about understanding more, empowering them to take an active role in addressing this global challenge.
As the next generation of scientists, researchers, and changemakers, we believe it is our responsibility to tackle this silent pandemic through collaboration, education, and action.
Founders
NextGenAMR was founded by two EastBio DTP students, Ava Drake (University of Stirling) and Larissa Melo Chicoski (Scotland's Rural College), who recognised a clear gap, the lack of a strong, student-led UK network focused on cross-sector collaboration to address the impacts of AMR across environmental, animal, and human health. Seeing this as an opportunity, we created a platform where students of multiple levels and diverse academic backgrounds can lead the conversation on AMR and contribute to shaping its future.
Our Partners and Funders
EastBio DTP
The EastBio Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) is a Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) funded PhD training programme that brings together leading research institutions across the East of Scotland, an important region in the UK for life sciences. EastBio supports interdisciplinary research in biosciences, with a strong emphasis on collaboration between institutions, students and projects, world-class interdisciplinary training, and real world impact.
Our Partners
We are supported by the EastBio DTP. Our cohort brings together students of leading academic and industrial institutions across Scotland: University of Edinburgh, University of Aberdeen, University of Dundee, University of St Andrews, University of Stirling, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), The James Hutton Institute, Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) and Moredun Research Institute. Also, Cool Farm Alliance and Scottish Universities Life Science Alliance (SULSA) are associate partners. While rooted in EastBio, the network welcomes students and early career researchers from across the UK and beyond.
Our Activities
Journal Clubs
Panel Discussions
Panel Discussions
Regularly hosted to explore current AMR research, encourage critical thinking, and create a space for open discussion across disciplines. Sign up!
Panel Discussions
Panel Discussions
Panel Discussions
Bringing together experts and stakeholders from academia, industry, healthcare, farming, and policy to explore key issues and emerging topics in AMR.
Online Meetups
Panel Discussions
Public Outreach
Informal, inclusive virtual sessions to share ideas, discuss hot topics, and strengthen connections across institutions and fields.
Public Outreach
Panel Discussions
Public Outreach
Actively engaging with the public through community events, school visits and awareness campaigns to educate and inspire action on AMR.