Antimicrobial resistance is a global health challenge that spans human, animal, and environmental health sectors. During World AMR Awareness Week, ICARS hosted a webinar to explore how intervention and implementation research (IIR) can drive policy change in AMR. The session covered:
- Context-specific evidence – Why it’s crucial to inform AMR policy decisions
- Bridging the evidence-policy gap – How the ICARS model supports actionable research
- Real-world examples – Insights from ICARS-supported projects in Benin, Georgia, and Kosovo
- Key takeaways – Practical lessons on transforming evidence into impactful policy
Speakers
- Lul Raka: Professor of Medical Microbiology and Infection Control, Specialist in Medical Microbiology, Kosovo
- Marika Tsereteli: MD., PhD. AMS Project Coordinator at National Center for Disease Control and Public health, Georgia
- Victorien Dougnon: Associate Professor in Microbiology, Research Unit in Applied Microbiology and Pharmacology of natural substances, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin
- Sujith J. Chandy: Executive Director, ICARS
Facilitator
- Rodolphe Mader: Science Advisor: Veterinary Sciences, ICARS
