SRM University hosts 3rd international conference on antimicrobial resistance
Careers360 Connect | March 22, 2024 | 05:16 PM IST | 1 min read
The SRM University Sonepat was attended by 400 delegates from eight countries, including the UK, the USA, Israel, South Africa, Canada, Singapore, and France.
NEW DELHI: SRM University Sonepat hosted the third international conference on 'Antimicrobial resistance, novel drug discovery and vaccine development: Challenges and opportunities' at the Habitat Centre in Delhi. The conference was attended by around 400 delegates from India and abroad from March 18 to 20.
The conference was inaugurated by Haryana governor Bandaru Dattatreya. Representatives from eight countries, including the UK, the USA, Israel, South Africa, Canada, Singapore, and France. The guest of honour was the 2009 Nobel laureate, Ada Yonath from Israel. The conference was also attended by senior scientists such as GP Talwar, Greg Basarab, Tom Blunden, Catrin Moore, and others. They delivered plenary lectures and explained various aspects of antimicrobial resistance.
Younger scholars presented their papers and posters in separate sessions. Senior officials and vice-chancellors of leading universities in India (like BHU) also delivered plenary lectures. NGOs including toxics link working for AMR participated in the conference. The university also invited industrialists such as Ashok Rattan, Raj Kumar Halder, Ruhvenile and others.
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A speaker said antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microorganisms evolve to become resistant to the medications used to treat infections they cause, rendering these drugs less effective or ineffective. “AMR arises from genetic mutations and misuse of antimicrobial medications. It poses a significant global health threat, leading to diseases that are difficult to treat, to increased mortality rates, and higher healthcare costs,” the speakers said.
Addressing AMR requires a comprehensive approach, including prudent antimicrobial use, surveillance, research into new treatments, and collaboration across healthcare sectors and stakeholders.
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