By Julia Marshall as first author and led by Professors Kate Baker and Henrik Salje as co-leading authors (@hsalje.bsky.social @ksbakes.bsky.social), please see our new article about the genomic epidemiology of the spread of sexually transmitted #Shigella: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... 🛟🧪🧬🖥️🦠💉🧫😷

🚨 One month left to apply for the TARGetAMR Flexible Funding Initiative (FFI)! 💡 Designed to facilitate cooperative working across disciplines and stimulate new transdisciplinary research 📅 Deadline: Friday 31 July 2026 🔗 More details & how to apply: www.targetamr.org.uk/flexible-fun...

🧬 TARGetAMR’s Prof @ksbakes.bsky.social & @drtessjohnson.bsky.social feature in The Lancet Microbe podcast on AMR National Action Plans & microbial genomics. 🎧 The episode is available via The Lancet Microbe, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. 👉 Listen: www.targetamr.org.uk/targetamr-le...

⚠️ Cancellation Notice Unfortunately, today’s monthly webinar has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience and will share updates soon. In the meantime, you can explore upcoming events and resources from the TARGetAMR Network: 👉 www.targetamr.org.uk/upcoming-eve...

🚨 Don’t miss out! 🔬 Professor Lesley Hoyles presenting Structure-based studies to improve characterization of beta-lactamases ⌛️ Next Monday, 22nd June @ 12pm ➕ ECR talk on metagenomic sequencing for CAP & CAUTI 👉Register now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/st...

📣 Happening next week! 💡 Join our monthly webinar to discover how structure-based studies enhance beta-lactamase characterisation 🎤 Prof Lesley Hoyles ➕ Metagenomic sequencing for accurate pathogen detection with Dr Mabi Behruznia 🔗 Sign up now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/st...

🎉 We’re proud to share that the TARGetAMR Community has reached 1000 members - just 18 months after launching! 🧬 Thank you to everyone helping drive collaboration in tackling antimicrobial resistance 👉 Join us today: www.targetamr.org.uk/community/ 🔎 Read more: www.targetamr.org.uk/targetamr-co...

🔬 Structure-based studies to improve characterization of beta-lactamases 🎤 With Prof Lesley Hoyles (NTU) 📅 22 June @ 12pm ➕ ECR talk: Metagenomic sequencing for accurate pathogen detection in CAP & CAUTI 🎙️ From Dr Mabi Behruznia (UoB) 👉 Register now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/st...

❓ How can structure-based studies improve beta-lactamase characterisation? 📢 Join our upcoming monthly webinar to find out! 🎤 Prof Lesley Hoyles (NTU) 📅 Monday 22nd June @ 12pm ➕ ECR: Dr Mabi Behruznia (UoB) 👉 Register now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/st...

✨ Join our next #TARGetAMR monthly webinar! 🧬 Structure-based studies to improve characterization of beta-lactamases 🎤 Prof Lesley Hoyles (NTU) 📅 Monday 22 June 2026 ⏰ 12–1pm BST 💻 Online ➕ With ECR talk by Dr Mabi Behruznia (UoB) 👉 Register now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/st...

As part of @target-amr.bsky.social we have launched a comic, by the supremely talented Eddie Ross, called 'Genomic Detectives' in which we explain, for a broad audience, how genomics can help to counter drug-resistant infections. You can read more about it here www.targetamr.org.uk/targetamr-la...

My latest science comic just dropped! A collaboration between me, @target-amr.bsky.social @ksbakes.bsky.social and Prof. Paul Flowers. Very cool bringing the story of antimicrobial resistance to life, with an interesting detour to Victorian epidemiology and the story of Cholera hunter John Snow!

This is a very nice educational resource.

Our TARGet AMR genomics-comic is out now - check it out, share it, print it, use it in your lectures, PE events, or maybe even when trying to explain what you do to dinner guests! 🤓 🧬 🧫

🧬 Explore our illustrated comic - an accessible entry point to genomic literacy and AMR across disciplines ✅ Free to use and adapt (CC BY 4.0) 👉 Read more: www.targetamr.org.uk/targetamr-la... 🔗 Access the comic: www.targetamr.org.uk/our-comic/ #GenomicDetectives

🎉 A final thank you to our fantastic sponsors & exhibitors from #TARGetAMR26: 🦠 Microbes NG 🔬 New England Biolabs 🔎 Oxford Nanopore Technologies 💡 Twist Bioscience 👏 Your support and innovation helped drive meaningful connections across the AMR Genomics community 🧬

🚨 Now live! 📢 Antibiotic resistance in the environment: From mechanisms to monitoring presented by Johan Bengtsson-Palme ➕ Assembling an AMR genotype-phenotype database presented by Dr Emily Dickens 🖥️ Live on our YouTube and Website 👉 Watch now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/an...

📣 Happening today! 🌍 Antibiotic resistance in the environment: From mechanisms to monitoring 🎤 Johan Bengtsson-Palme, University of Gothenburg 🎓 ECR presentation: Dr Emily Dickens, Imperial College London 🕛 Friday 22 May @ 12–1pm BST 🔗 Register now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/an...

⭐️ Thank you to everyone who attended, presented, exhibited and sponsored #TARGetAMR26, last week in Birmingham! 🤝 Your energy and insights made it an inspiring event for the AMR genomics community. 👇 Read the post event article here: www.targetamr.org.uk/targetamr-ne...

🧪 Monitoring AMR in the environment 🔍 Learn about environmental mechanisms and monitoring at our upcoming monthly webinar 🎤 Johan Bengtsson-Palme ➕ ECR talk from Dr Emily Dickens on AMR genotype-phenotype database 📅 Fri 22 May 🔗 Register now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/an...

🌱 Antibiotic resistance in the environment: From mechanisms to monitoring Explore how AMR develops, spreads, and can be monitored using genomic tools 🎤 Johan Bengtsson-Palme 🎓 ECR speaker: Romain Derelle 📅 Fri 22 May @ 12pm 🔗 Register: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/an...

That was a great meeting, I am a very happy, but slightly tired, man. Check @amh10.bsky.social's timeline for a great summary of #TARGetAMR26

@katholt.bsky.social gives the keynote @target-amr.bsky.social speech on interpretive standards for AMR genotypes #TARGetAMR26

Being exposed to the importance and nuances of engagement with the public and patient, policy, and stakeholders at this @target-amr.bsky.social conference. More stuff to think about! I presented my work on evaluating genomic surveillance methods for Shigella sonnei. doi.org/10.64898/202...

🎉 That’s a wrap on #TARGetAMR26! Huge thanks to our amazing attendees, inspiring speakers, brilliant sponsors, and our fantastic venue, The Studio, for hosting us! 💙 🙌 Here’s to building the future of AMR Genomics together!

🎉 We’re back for another insightful day! 🧬 Building the future of AMR Genomics 💡 Kicking off with our incredible, short talk abstract submission winners 🙌 Here’s to another amazing day! #TARGetAMR26

I was thinking about the public health implications @target-amr.bsky.social @ukhsa.bsky.social #TARGetAMR26

Charles Wei tells us about Shigella sonnei sequencing and the role in MSM contact tracing @target-amr.bsky.social #TARGetAMR26 www.gen.cam.ac.uk/directory/gr...

@jgarciaiglesias.bsky.social Interesting discussion around what genomics we need in AMR - policymakers and communities don't know what they need so there needs to be live discussion around surveillance @target-amr.bsky.social #TARGetAMR26

Here we go @target-amr.bsky.social

@kirchhelle.bsky.social kicks off @target-amr.bsky.social discussing AMR opportunities and challenges. I would like to know what the world learnt from the #pandemic that can be translated to #AMR, especially as this is not a vaccine-preventable problem? #TARGetAMR26

Today we are launching the @target-amr.bsky.social flexible funding initiative to pump prime new research across disciplines in the broad field of AMR genomics. Introduction by @ksbakes.bsky.social at #TARGetAMR26 Flexible Funding – TargetAMR share.google/bWYYdQUo8azy...

Day 1 of TARGetAMR complete!☑️ Great to reconnect with regular faces, spark conversations around exciting new projects & expand the ever-important collection of conference swag. Transdisciplinary networking and tote-bag filling continues tomorrow 👀 @target-amr.bsky.social #microsky #AMR

🌟Great start to #TARGetAMR26! 🎙️Today we heard an inspiring keynote, insightful talks and fantastic discussions on AMR genomics Plus our Co-Directors @wvschaik.bsky.social @ksbakes.bsky.social unveiled: 🚀Launch of our Flexible Funding Initiative 📚Debut of the TARGetAMR comic ⌛️We can't wait for Day 2!

Many talented colleagues and excellent speakers at the @target-amr.bsky.social conference tomorrow @wvschaik.bsky.social #TARGetAMR26. I'll post some thoughts here, flying the flag for @ukhsa.bsky.social and @imibirmingham.bsky.social www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/ta...

Super-excited to be organising the first in-person meeting of the @target-amr.bsky.social network today and tomorrow. We will be launching an initiative for pump-priming and an amazing comic by Eddie Ross on AMR Genomics

On my way to @target-amr.bsky.social conference in Birmingham. See you there @wvschaik.bsky.social @imibirmingham.bsky.social

🎉 Its day 1 of the TARGetAMR Conference 2026! 💡 We’re live from The Studio, Birmingham to explore: Building the future of AMR Genomics 🧬 🔎 A full day of innovation, collaboration, and future-focused discussions awaits ⌛️ Stay tuned for highlights from the day! #TARGetAMR26

The TARGetAMR Conference starts TOMORROW! 🎉 ⭐️ 2 action-packed days of insight, innovation and collaboration 🧬 Building the future of AMR Genomics 🔎 Find the agenda and more information: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/ta... #TARGetAMR26

📊 Antibiotic resistance in the environment: From mechanisms to monitoring Join our May monthly webinar featuring: 🎙️ Johan Bengtsson-Palme ➕ ECR speaker Romain Derelle on AMR databases & genotype-based prediction 🕛 Friday 22 May @ 12pm 🔗 Register now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/an...

🚨 Happening this week! 🎉Only 3 days to go until the TARGetAMR Conference 2026! 🗓️ This Thursday & Friday, join leading researchers, innovators, and collaborators in AMR Genomics 💡 You don’t want to miss this! 🔗 Read more: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/ta... #TARGetAMR26

🚨 LAST DAY TO REGISTER! 🎙️ For the TARGetAMR Conference 2026 🧬 Building the future of AMR Genomics 📅 Next week, Thursday & Friday 📍 Birmingham ⚡️ Don't miss out! 👇 Register now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/ta... #TARGetAMR26

🔎 How does antibiotic resistance spread in the environment - and how can we monitor it? 💡 Find out at our May webinar with Johan Bengtsson Palme, University of Gothenburg ➕ ECR presentation from Romain Derelle on AMR databases & genotype based prediction 🔗 www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/an...

📢 Just 1 week to go until the TARGetAMR Conference 2026! 🧠 Join leading voices in AMR Genomics for two days of insight, innovation and collaboration 🗓️ 14th–15th May ⭐️ Last chance to register: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/ta... #TARGetAMR26

🦠 Join our next Monthly Webinar: ✨ Antibiotic resistance in the environment: From mechanisms to monitoring 🎤 Johan Bengtsson‑Palme, University of Gothenburg 🎓 ECR talk: Romain Derelle, Imperial College London 📅 Fri 22 May @ 12–1pm BST 🔗 Register now! www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/an...

🚨 Registration closes this week! ⌛️ Last few FREE places available for the TARGetAMR Conference 2026 📅 14-15th May 📍 Birmingham city centre 💡 Don't miss out on Building the future of AMR Genomics! 👇 Secure your spot today: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/ta... #TARGetAMR26

🎉 Just 2 weeks to go until the TARGetAMR Conference 2026! 📅 14th–15th May 📍 The Studio, Birmingham 🩺 Join us for two days of inspiring talks, networking, and innovation in AMR Genomics 👉 Register now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/ta... #TARGetAMR26

📢 Don’t miss out! 💡 On the TARGetAMR Conference 2026 🧬 Building the future of AMR Genomics 🔎 Network, share insights & drive innovation 📝 14-15 May, Birmingham 🚨 Only a few spaces left! 👇 Secure your spot today: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/ta... #TARGetAMR26

📢 Happening today! ⚖️ What Do Patients and Publics Consider Ethical? Insights from Deliberative Workshops on Pathogen Genomics 🎙️ Dr Stephanie Johnson (Oxford) 💧 Plus ECR research on wastewater surveillance & AMR post COVID 📅 Today @ 12pm! 🔗 Register: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/ta...

📣 Welcoming our PPIE Panel! ⚖️ Rita Quinn ⭐️ Magdalena Skrybant, Uni of Birmingham 🧠 Faduma-Zahra Mohamed Gure, Uni of Birmingham 💡 Ron Daniels, UK Sepsis Trust Explore meaningful PPIE in AMR Genomics with them at the TARGetAMR Conference 2026! 🎉 🔗 www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/ta... #TARGetAMR26