The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

@bsacandjac.bsky.social

‘At the forefront of the global fight against antimicrobial resistance'

1,030 Followers 57 Following 109 Posts Joined Nov 2024
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Living with antimicrobial-resistant TB In this blog post Samara shares her story of fighting antimicrobial -resistant tuberculosis, the hidden long-term consequences and the importance of getting that persistent cough checked out.

"AMR doesn't just mean different drugs; it means longer treatment, more side effects, and a much harder journey back to health." A patient's experience of living with antimicrobial-resistant TB: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/12/04/l...

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The changing face of antimicrobial resistance in the UK: long-term observation and a future resource By Dr Rosy Reynolds, Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Bristol, Population Health Sciences. Antimicrobial resistance – who cares and why? Do you have a friend or family member […]

📢 New blog! 📢 Antibiotic resistance isn’t a distant worry — it’s already reshaping modern medicine. A major 20‑year UK review reveals how quickly bacteria adapt, how MRSA was pushed back, and why E. coli now leads bloodstream infections. @bristoluni.bsky.social
Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/ynke2j34

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AMSP Shanty [Nikhil John, Sumit Rai, Rajashree, Debabrata Dash, Sandeepan Dash (Video Credits)] YouTube video by Sumit Rai

Antimicrobial stewardship shanty courtesy of a talented team in India. Enjoy! youtu.be/buAa1rCBgI4?...

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Volume 8 Issue Supplement_2 | JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance | Oxford Academic JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance is a new fully open access journal from the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. The journal publishes academic content, as well as commentaries on stewardship ...

“While levels of antibiotic use have declined… the number of reported antibiotic-resistant infections have risen."

A new supplement in @jac-amr.bsky.social lays out the key findings from the English Surveillance Programme for Antimicrobial Utilisation and Resistance (ESPAUR) report: 24-25.

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A systematic review of #antimicrobialstewardship education for undergraduate students in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary science and midwifery using COM-B framework. @jac-amr.bsky.social academic.oup.com/jacamr/artic...

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The UK Antimicrobial Registry (UKAR): an overview of the first 20 months of recruitment AbstractBackground. The UK Antimicrobial Registry (UKAR) was developed to capture data on real-world usage of recently launched antimicrobial agents.Method

First publication of data from the UK Antimicrobial Registry in @jac-amr.bsky.social shows breadth and depth of information collected by clinical teams. UKAR provides real-world data from hospitals across the UK on how new antimicrobials are being used and clinical outcomes of their use.

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New study reveals inconsistent AMR teaching across UK medical schools - The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

A new open-access paper, published in @jac-amr.bsky.social, reveals inconsistent #AMR teaching across UK medical schools. bsac.org.uk/new-study-re...

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New Agents Conference - The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Our New Agents Conference on 10 Feb 2026 will explore the latest developments in cutting-edge antimicrobials, diagnostics, stewardship, antifungals, antivirals, breakthroughs in Gram-negative infections, phage therapy, the role of AI, and much more. Get 2026 off to a strong start and register today!

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World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: AMR and Politics - ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists It’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week! And did you know AMR might kill us all? The British Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy do, and they’ve partnered up with interested politicians to drive AMR...

Check out this special episode of the @idiots-pod.bsky.social podcast featuring Dr Helen Callaby, Dr Nick Brown & Dr Danny Chambers MP as they discuss the workings of the UK’s All Party Parliamentary Group on AMR, the BSAC parliamentary internship and pushing AMR up the political agenda! #WAAW2025

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Last month saw the launch of the Leadership to Embed AMS into Practice (LEAP) Mentor Programme, supported by an unrestricted educational grant from A. Menarini Farmaceutica Internazionale SR: ams-leap.com #WAAW2025

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Deaths linked to antibiotic-resistant superbugs rose 17% in England in 2024 Data also shows an average of nearly 400 newly reported cases of antibiotic-resistant infections a week last year

“More people than ever are acquiring infections that cannot be effectively treated by #antibiotics.” New English surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation and resistance (ESPAUR) report finds that deaths linked to antibiotic-resistant #superbugs rose 17% in England in 2024.

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⏳ One month to go!

Submit your abstract for ACC 2026 and join researchers worldwide shaping the future of #AMR.

Topics can include child and maternal health, diagnostics, stewardship, innovation, AI and more.

Deadline: 14 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
🔗 acc-conference.com#posters

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Summary table showing the characteristics of the 7 resources reviewed. Citation: Figure 2 from https://doi.org/10.1093/jacamr/dlaf154 (CC-BY-NC 4.0)

A literature search identified 7 published resources on AMS undergraduate healthcare professional curricula or competency frameworks (CF) & compared with the WHO CF
Domains varied but significant overlap in WHO competencies in all 7
doi.org/10.1093/jaca...
#IDSky @bsacandjac.bsky.social

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Join CARB-X Director of External Affairs Will Hall at Infection 2025 – @bsacandjac.bsky.social Winter Conference for his presentation “Is anything working? PPP, push pull and nonprofit funding incentives.” #AMGFCC25

📅 Oct. 27
⏰ 9:55 – 10:15 AM GMT
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4nWRQr7

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The #UKARStudy team are looking forward to attending @bsacandjac.bsky.social Infection 2025 Conference at The ICC Birmingham 27-28 Oct 2025 @garethjones1.bsky.social and @rebeccaparr.bsky.social are looking forward to catching up with delegates & sharing study updates #AMR #antimicrobialresistance

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Two Decades of BSAC Resistance Surveillance This Supplement comprises a series of papers that analyse and summarize the outputs of the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Antimicrobial Res

A new special Supplement in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy celebrates 20 years of the BSAC Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Project. Its remarkable legacy and rich archive will continue to guide research and inspire future surveillance efforts around the world. 👏👏👏

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Blood Culture Pathway Modules - Infection Learning Hub These modules has been developed by NHS colleagues in collaboration with BSAC. They explore the role you play ...

Free NHS eLearning with BSAC: Optimising the Blood Culture Pathway. Practical, role-specific training to improve outcomes, speed diagnosis & support antimicrobial stewardship.
Start learning today. infectionlearninghub.co.uk/blood-cultur...

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Managing Metallo-β-Lactamase Infections - Online Course - FutureLearn Learn to diagnose and manage Metallo-β-Lactamase (MBL) infections. Build your knowledge of antibiotic resistance and antimicrobial stewardship.

We’re delighted to launch our new 2-week course Metallo-β-Lactamase (MBL) Infections: Diagnosis and Management. Learn to recognise, diagnose and manage this growing global threat, supporting better patient care and antimicrobial stewardship. www.futurelearn.com/courses/meta...

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Independent science panel on AMR: BSAC calls on members to make their voices heard - The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Nearly a year after the United Nations High-Level Meeting on AMR, global leaders are taking steps to deliver on one of their key commitments. BSAC urges our global members to speak up and make their views known -- the consultation closes on 22nd September. bsac.org.uk/independent-...

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UKAR: 1000 participants and counting.
We are delighted to share that the UK Antimicrobial Registry, a collaboration with @bsacandjac.bsky.social, has over 1000 recruits 🥳
Thank you to all our patients, hospital research teams, NHS Boards/Trusts and collaborators 🙏
#UKARStudy #AMR #AMS #researchstudy

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Meet REVIVE🌍, GARDP’s global antimicrobial R&D community & platform connecting researchers, clinicians & innovators.

With fresh, high-quality expert-led webinars, curated resources & a global network, REVIVE answers the questions that matter most in antimicrobial R&D.

Explore: revive.gardp.org

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Why antibiotics are like fossil fuels They helped create the modern world but are dangerously overused. How can we harness them sustainably?

"Just as we no longer burn coal without a thought for the consequences, the era of carefree antibiotic use is now firmly in the past. In both cases, the idea that there wouldn’t be a reckoning was always an illusion."

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Invasive Fungal Diseases: What to Know - Online Course - FutureLearn Explore the world of fungal infections and gain the skills to diagnose, treat, and prevent them in your healthcare practice. Upskill flexibly on this online clinical mycology course from BSAC.

Invasive fungal infections are a factor in around 3.8 million deaths globally each year. Our new 3-week eLearning course helps healthcare professionals learn about diagnosing and treating four major invasive fungal diseases through interactive case studies - please help us spread the word!🍄

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Call for applications: The BSAC Parliamentary Internship Programme 2025 - The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Applications close 10 August for our paid Parliamentary Internship Programme. If you're a UK-based PhD student passionate about #AMR and infectious disease policy, this is a unique chance to gain first-hand experience in UK Parliament. Find out more and apply: bsac.org.uk/call-for-app...

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Do you work in Primary Care in Greater Manchester or West Yorkshire? We're looking for healthcare professionals to join the pilot of LEAP — BSAC’s new leadership development programme. Please help us spread the word to colleagues who may be interested: ams-leap.com

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Closure of the Fleming Fund risks undermining UK leadership on AMR - The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

"Closure of the Fleming Fund risks undermining UK leadership on AMR." BSAC is seeking urgent clarification from the Government regarding the UK’s future leadership on antimicrobial resistance (#AMR), following reports that the Fleming Fund – the UK’s flagship global AMR programme – is set to close.

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Trainees - do you have an interesting ward or lab-based clinical conundrum to share? We're inviting abstract submissions for the BSAC Winter Conference, taking place on 27–28 October 2025. Successful applicants will receive complimentary in-person attendance. bsac.org.uk/infection2025

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Call for applications: The BSAC Parliamentary Internship Programme 2025 - The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Delighted that @bsacandjac.bsky.social is funding #AMR internships for another year and looking forward to working with new team! If you qualify, please think about applying!

bsac.org.uk/call-for-app...

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Are you a UK-based PhD student passionate about #AMR and infectious disease policy? Do you have an interest in public health, environmental health, or the intersection of animal and human health? Applications for BSAC's Parliamentary Internship Programme. Please help us spread the word!

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Investing in the workforce: Why infection education is key to delivering the NHS 10-year plan - The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

The government’s 10-Year Health Plan for England is a major chance to transform infection prevention, diagnosis and treatment, especially in primary care. The ambition is clear; now we need a workforce equipped with the skills and confidence to deliver it. bsac.org.uk/investing-in...

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