The Intersection Between Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Human Migration
Project Overview
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and migration are two of the most ‘wicked problems’ facing the world today. Surprisingly, they are rarely discussed in the same sentence. AMR is on the rise , and international migration is a relevant factor. The intersection between AMR and migration has become increasingly politicised (even 'securitised') due to the surge in right-wing (anti-immigrant) populism within mainstream democratic societies. Over recent years, migration has substantially increased due to conflict, instability and environmental disruptions. This novel but under-studied area of inquiry demands urgent cross- and interdisciplinary attention to shape academic narratives and policy debate.
Project aim
With AMR among the top ten global health threats, we aim to examine the dynamics between AMR and human migration. As a multidisciplinary team of researchers from law, biosciences, and social sciences, we benefit from clinical expertise and real-world experience by working with pharmacy and microbiology practitioners at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust to ensure our research is practice-worthy, impactful, and relevant.
Methodological Approach
We aim to tackle AMR through Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) – a plethora of practices to promote the most effective and responsible use of antimicrobials – using approaches that are systems-based, policy-driven and internationally-relevant. This speaks to the often fragmented efforts and failure to consider the broader sociocultural and policy contexts.
Use of social lenses to explore the intersection between AMR and human migration underpins our work.
- Haneeq Ahmed – Project Manager and Ph.D. Candidate in Global Health Systems and Pandemic Preparedness and Resilience
- Dr Jody Winter – Principal Lecturer in Microbiology, School of Science and Technology
- Dr Jonathan Gorry – Deputy Director, Nottingham Institute for Humanities, Arts, Society and Political Studies, School of Social Sciences
- Dr Azhin Omer – Senior Lecturer in Law, Nottingham Law School
- Dr Moses Mukuru – Senior Lecturer in Public Health, School of Social Sciences and partners from Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust