Keeping the spread of antibiotic resistance (AMR) in check and understanding how to prevent this silent epidemic from gaining a foothold in the Nordic region is a key priority for Nordic co-operation.
Nine projects have applied for funding and a decision will be made later this year on which projects will receive funding.
Kristin Andersen is responsible for NordForsk's initiative on antibiotic resistance and says:
‘We are therefore very pleased to see that so many young researchers want to prepare to submit research applications on antibiotic resistance to the EU. We are convinced that this call will eventually help to strengthen Nordic research into antibiotic resistance and at the same time contribute to co-ordination and synergy within the AMR field in the Nordic region.’
Background of the call
AMR is one of the greatest global threats to public and animal health, as well as to food production. AMR is a typical example of a One Health problem, where resistant microorganisms or resistance genes are transmitted between humans, animals and plants, often via the environment.
The Nordic Region has different and unique AMR challenges compared to other regions in the world, as the AMR spread is among the lowest in Europe. The Nordic region therefore has unique needs for research to tackle the AMR threat.
To be in forefront of the AMR crisis, it is necessary that Nordic research environments within AMR collaborate across disciplines and sectors.
