A National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship: Using a One Health Approach

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

The emergence of antimicrobial resistance is a serious worldwide problem. The National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship will use a One Health approach to address antibiotic use in both humans and animals. We will focus on hospitals, aged care, and general practice. In animal health, we will investigate links between antibiotic use in animal production and resistant bacteria, and evaluate usage in companion animals. The aim is to promote appropriate antibiotic use in animal and human health.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2014

End Date: 01-01-2019

Funding Scheme: Centres of Research Excellence

Funding Amount: $2,601,801.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Public Health and Health Services not elsewhere classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

antimicrobial resistance | antimicrobial therapy | capacity building | education | surveillance