Thematic Module 3

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is considered one of the greatest threats to plant, animal and human health and food security. It exemplifies the need for an integrated One Health approach, given the horizontal transmission of resistance genes between organisms and the necessity for intersectoral interventions. In TM3, the complexity of AMR is explored, with a focus on antibiotic use in hospitals and on farms, the challenges associated with the development of new antimicrobial treatments, and AMR-related policy actions and their implementation within the Swiss context.

Day 1: AMR epidemiology and surveillance in Switzerland
Day 2: One Health in the governance and implementation of AMR policy

Lecturers

Elena Gómes-Sanz, Ass. Prof. Dr., Institute of Veterinary Bacteriology, University of Bern, BIO

Pascale Vonaesch, Ass. Prof., PhD, Department of Fundamental Microbiology, University of Lausanne, BIO

Parham Sendi, Prof. Dr. med., Institute for Infectious Diseases, University of Bern, BIO

Thomas Van Boeckel, Prof., One Health Institute, University of Zürich, BIO

Andreas Kronenberg, Prof. Dr., Institute for Infectious Diseases, University of Bern, BIO

Dagmar Heim, Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office, BIO

Gudrun Overesch, Dr., Institute of Veterinary Bacteriology, University of Bern, BIO

Ioannis Magouras, Dr. med. vet., PhD, Dipl. ECVPH, Veterinary Public Health Institute, University of Bern, BIO