In an aim towards battling the global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the University of Liverpool has been granted £1.3 million to lead the UK Government’s Fleming Fund Fellowship Programme
This programme aims to support efforts in monitoring and addressing AMR surveillance in partner countries across Africa and Asia.
The Fleming Fund
Managed by the UK’s Department of Health and Social Care this fund supports 25 nations in their fight against AMR, a growing threat to public health worldwide.
Liverpool University will be a key host institution for Fellows from Nigeria and Sierra Leone, countries impacted by AMR. Over the next two years, the program plans to select and teach up to 20 talented individuals who will focus on tackling AMR challenges within their communities.
Combating AMR on a global scale
Professor Alison Holmes, known for her expertise in Global Health and Infectious Diseases, will lead this transformative initiative. Dr Steve Aston, alongside Dr. Kat Stott and Dr. Derek Cocker, infectious diseases experts at Liverpool, will play vital roles in mentoring the selected Fellows.
The Liverpool Fleming Fund Programme will concentrate on four key areas: the production of quality AMR data, meticulous data analysis, sharing insights with policymakers, and promoting sustainable investments to counter AMR effectively.
Dr. Steve Aston, a Clinical Lecturer in Infectious Diseases, emphasised the importance of this initiative, highlighting its potential to cultivate sustainable solutions to combat AMR on a global scale.
The initiative is an extension of Liverpool University’s growing reputation as a leader in antimicrobial resistance research and infectious diseases worldwide. It aligns with their existing work in the Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network (CAMO-Net), a global collaboration dedicated to addressing AMR in human health.
CAMO-Net programme
CAMO-Net, underpinned by values of equity and knowledge mobilisation, envisions a world where the appropriate use of antimicrobials is accessible to all.
Through tools and guidelines, they strive to create a sustainable ecosystem for global research in optimising antimicrobial use.
Liverpool University’s involvement in the Fleming Fund Fellowship Programme marks a key moment in the fight against AMR. By supporting Fellows from Nigeria and Sierra Leone, this initiative is set to catalyse innovative solutions that will resonate across borders.
