Social scientists from all over the British Isles came together to talk about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at our workshop on Friday 22nd April.
The focus was on research which might be relevant to the forthcoming call for the cross council AMR Theme 4: behaviour within and beyond the health care setting. To receive updates on this and similar funding opportunities, register an interest here.
Here are some of the highlights recorded by participants on Twitter #amrchamp
Helen Lambert introduces workshop
Joanna Coast At Bristol zoo for day on social science research on AMR – looks like it will be an interesting day
Ian Donald: Social Sciences & AMR
Ian Donald: five questions we need to answer about behaviour and #AMR
Ian Donald says AMR research coming of age #amrchamp – needs a broad view of what social sciences can bring to AMR research
Matthew Avison on microbiology of AMR
Matthew Avison – when we distrupt our normal microflora we go around “sucking up new bugs like a hoover”
Matthew Avison (@MutantBug) worth checking out if only for cat with hoover picture!
Gina Pinchbeck Vetinary Sciences and AMR
Gina Pinchbeck – what’s really happening with guidelines for antibiotic use in animals
Alasdair MacGowan: Infections and public health
Alasdair MacGowan: how can we measure the impact of antibiotic resistance
Alisdair MacGowan – takes a long time for patients with resistant infections to get the right treatment
Clare Chandler: a view from anthropology
Clare Chandler – there’s lot more to #AMR than changing behaviour to fix a single problem
Clare Chandler asking classic anthropological questions – AMR what is resisting what, where & why?
Jo Coast: a view from economics
we have really limited evidence on the cost of antibiotic resistance, need to change this
Hayley Macgregor: a view from development studies
Hayley mcgregor on the complex relationships between formal and informal health sectors. Fascinating
Import to rememb that many lack access to antibiotics, and informal unregulated access may be saving lives
Steve Hinchcliffe – antimicrobials are part of out (food) production infrastructure. #amrchamp#AntibioticResistance
Stephan Elbe – Need to learn from past examples of health problems being thought of as security issues e.g. bird flu – pros & cons #amrchamp
Sujatha Raman: a view from sociology/science and technology studies
@sujatharaman2 on how science & tech studies can help us to understand discourse of amr
Claire Lawrence Great meeting emphasising the key role of Soc Sci in the fight against AMR #ESRC
AMR is a ‘wicked’ problem – we need to find way to act despite inevitable uncertainty
Naomi Beaumont from ESRC chairs expert panel Q&A
@EmmaJ_Roe
Super expert presentations from these social scientists on AMR. A taster for future conferences. #amrchamp
Afternoon discussion sessions
Fantastic discussion at #amrchamp
Bristol Zoo Gardens – excellent venue!
Getting a break from AMR discussions… #amrchamp
