The Anglo-Canadian Collaboration on Antimicrobial Resistance (ACCAMR) aims to understand and mitigate AMR in agricultural environments through a transdisciplinary approach.
  • Dates20 November 2023 to 31 July 2026
  • SponsorBiotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
  • Funded拢151,717
  • PartnersMcGill University, University of Exeter, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), University of Calgary, University of Toronto, Universit茅 Laval, Environment Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, Public Health Agency of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

The ACCAMR aims to act as a joint leading voice for the UK and Canada AMR scientific community. It takes a transdisciplinary approach to understand the complexity and diversity of AMR sources, pathways, and receptors in managed agricultural environments. The project focuses on understanding AMR in managed agricultural environments, emerging technologies for AMR detection, human exposure and transmission risks, and mechanisms of transfer and risk mitigation measures.

Progress update

During the initial phase, the project has successfully organised interdisciplinary meetings and workshops, including the kick-off meeting and the EDAR7 workshop. These events have facilitated collaboration among global scientists and stakeholders, advancing the understanding of AMR issues and novel detection technologies. Significant progress includes the development of new biosensing and microfluidic methods for AMR detection and surveillance in agricultural environments.