Professor Nicole Pamme
Addressing the global rise in antimicrobial resistant infections through lab-on-a-chip technology
People Involved
Project Description
A major threat for the global community is the continuing rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Overuse of antibiotics, even when they are not required, is causing bacteria to evolve and develop resistance to these drugs, suggesting a pre-antibiotic-like future where patients could die from common infections. One of the main reasons for AMR is the lack of reliable diagnostic tools to provide the healthcare professionals with insight on whether an antibiotic would be effective or not. Lab-on-Chip diagnostic platforms have the potential be a major technological enabler to close this gap.
Developing economies like India need access to fast, stratified and accurate diagnostic facilities, which is currently out of reach of a large part of the population living on minimal resources. Lab-on-Chip technology could make infectious disease diagnosis much more affordable and widely available at the point of need (including remote and rural areas), thereby reducing unnecessary antibiotic consumption. Through the formation of strong bilateral collaborations, highly innovative devices to tackle the problem of AMR in India (and elsewhere in the world) can be developed. Collaborative development of such platforms will significantly boost the medical technology and healthcare sectors in both India and the UK.
Two of the main Lab-on-Chip researchers in UK (University of Bath) and India (Indian Institute of Technology Bombay) are joining forces in this workshop, building on their expertise in translating devices from the lab to the market, as well as their previous experience with similar networking events in their institutions. Their aim is to bring together top experts, early career researchers and different AMR stakeholders from both countries in this workshop. The coordinators aspire to facilitate a free exchange of ideas leading to ground-breaking technological innovations in AMR diagnosis and confinement.
| Status | Project Complete |
|---|---|
| Value | £0.00 |
| Project Dates | Nov 1, 2019 - Nov 30, 2019 |
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