It’s my favourite time of the month, when the #UnpackingAMR podcast comes out. Check out the latest episode 👀

In the latest #UnpackingAMR episode, we explore a new perspective that helps us understand how urbanization, social inequities, infrastructure, and global systems contribute to the rise of antimicrobial resistance. FT. Raphael Aguiar & @k-strong.bsky.social 🎧Listen here: bit.ly/44NNhrM

Excited to share the newest episode of #UnpackingAMR - I chat with @gstrategylab.bsky.social about Urban Political Ecology (UPE) & its impact on AMR.🏙️ 💊 A UPE lens on AMR shows how inequalities, regulation & service access shape risk—and why communities are key to better responses. bit.ly/44NNhrM

I picked Heater up and held her to my chest for like 2 minutes on a whim and she purred the entire time. I’m convinced it’s because she’s happy about Zohran.

A brief detour from regular AMR content to share some very cute animals spotted during my trip to Zambia. Rhinos! Elephants! Completely stole the show.

It is always a a privilege to hear @sabihaessack.bsky.social discuss her work regarding knowledge mobilisation strategies. Work conducted with @icarsglobal.bsky.social explores if AMR interventions will work in the real world, drawing on stakeholder knowledge and local context . #AARC25

Fantastic presentation from @gstrategylab.bsky.social’s Dr. Geneviève Boily-Larouche on Knowledge translation at #AARC25 - it takes up to 17 yrs for evidence to go into practice, risking suboptimal care. KT fills the gap between research, policy & practice, & accelerates evidence integration

Fantastic presentation from @msfsea.bsky.social partners describing AMR in vulnerable populations at #AARC25. They highlighted the need for governmental support to continue surveillance & adaption of treatment guidelines to local contexts and resistance trends. #AMR @gstrategylab.bsky.social

Our colleagues @bethhollihead.bsky.social and @snehapaul.bsky.social are representing GEAR up at the @southcentre.bsky.social ReAct Africa 11th Annual AMR Regional Conference #AARC25 in Lusaka, Zambia this week. A brilliant opportunity to discuss all things gender and #AMR across Africa!

Dr. Kadia Patricca discusses #AMR National Action Plans requiring prioritisation of “high impact, feasible, and efficient” activities. Smart Choice provides a tool for prioritising activities, as quick wins, game changers, best buys, or equity drivers. #AARC25 @gstrategylab.bsky.social

Looking forward to Day 2 of the Annual AMR Regional Conference! Excited to see my colleagues Geneviève and Kadia from @gstrategylab.bsky.social sharing some of our latest research. Stay tuned—important conversations ahead. #RANSC_AARC25 #AMR

Incredibly humbling to see the development aid reductions in 2025 - thank you for highlighting Prof Mirfin Mpundu! #AARC25 @gstrategylab.bsky.social

Thrilled to be starting Day 1 of the ReAct Annual AMR Regional Conference #AARC25 with the @gstrategylab.bsky.social team. It will be a fantastic opportunity to learn from colleagues across the African Continent. Truly honoured to attend 🙏

I feel so incredibly proud to be involved in this course - it’s been an honour to learn from my colleagues who are working with AMR policy in the African region. ✨🌍💊

🚨 I’m hiring a postdoc for Fall 2025 with experience in microbial ‘omics data analysis and phylogenetics/genomics. Projects will be centered around ancient microbial ecology & evolution. Click here for more information: bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/wp.txstate.e... Please share, thank you 🙏🏻

Just attended an excellent webinar from @gstrategylab.bsky.social colleagues Tina and Mehedi on gender, culture, and smoking behaviours around the world. 🌍🧵

Really looking forward to this webinar from @gstrategylab.bsky.social on building a healthier, more equitable, tobacco-free world. A 1-hour session on what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to happen next. Timely ahead of #WorldNoTobaccoDay. 📅 May 29 |⏰ 10 AM EDT |🔗 Register here: bit.ly/3Sfv5jL

“Every time I see a platypus glide back into the river, I’m reminded why I keep coming back.” @unswbees.bsky.social's Platypus Conservation Initiative is calling for a new way to train wildlife researchers to work on animal anaesthesia: cosmosmagazine.com/nature/the-p... #AusMammalogy

@pfafard.bsky.social (Research Director of Public Health Institutions) was recently quoted in the Globe and Mail. His analysis gives insight into not just the Conservative leader, but hints at broader shifts in the Canadian political landscape. 🔗Read the full article: tinyurl.com/ycy5ahzu

May your Monday be as content as Melodie’s. 💕

Scary things that you may have recently read headlines about that it turned out you didn’t have to worry about include: microplastics in your brain, black plastic spatulas, intermittent fasting, and plant based meat alternatives. Also, no, you do not eat a credit card’s worth of plastic a month.

Come work with me at the Global Strategy Lab! This is a great opportunity to conduct research with a highly productive interdisciplinary team in the emerging field of global legal epidemiology. Applications due May 1st:

🎉 Huge congrats to Amina Yaqoob on receiving York U’s Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award! @gstrategylab.bsky.social was lucky to have her as an intern—her leadership and heart shine through in all she does. So proud! 🙌 🔗 www.yorku.ca/yfile/2025/0...

GSL is currently looking for a Research Associate to join our GLE team! This is an ideal position for someone with expertise in international law and global health who is motivated to lead academic research projects. Apply here ➡️ bit.ly/41YmBDm

One of the best decisions I made in my academic career: create a dedicated teaching website: ~20 years of course materials, handouts, tip sheets, videos & more! FREE to use for teaching with credit! www.teachepi.org

As a Canadian, my heart hurts for my southern neighbours. The science community can be really thankless and messy, especially for early career researchers - support and funding is urgently needed. ❤️‍🩹 www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Just attended a powerful webinar on #WASH & #AMR equity – huge thanks to the amazing speakers! Takeaways: 🧭 Ask. Listen. Act. 💧 Centre community needs, esp. women & girls 📊 Data + evidence matter 🤝 Don’t work in silos @gstrategylab.bsky.social @wfa.bsky.social @wateraid.bsky.social

⏰ MARCH 27th: Don’t miss this online panel exploring #AMR, #WASH & gender equity, within the context of public health & livestock systems! @wfa.bsky.social @wateraid.bsky.social ▶️ Register here: bit.ly/41Syyci FYI: @yorkuniversity.bsky.social, @shoffmania.bsky.social, @mathieujpp.bsky.social

Strengthening #WASH & improving wastewater management: ✅ contributes to a cleaner environment 🌍 ✅ reduces spread of diseases to people & animals 🐢 ✅ reduces risk of antimicrobial resistance 🩺 Join our webinar on #AMR, WASH & gender equity bit.ly/41Syyci @wateraid.bsky.social @wfa.bsky.social

Happy Friday!

Today's animal distraction from The Horrors: The thing that drives beavers to build dams is a burning genetic hatred for the sound of running water.

🔬 Breakthrough in antibody tech! @cepivaccines.bsky.social & @astrazeneca.bsky.social are advancing #VHH antibodies——smaller, cheaper & more stable than monoclonals. Targeting multiple flu strains, they could boost global access & outbreak response. Boosting pandemic prep!💪 🔗 tinyurl.com/28yuw23b

Outbreaks are complicated & it’s common we don’t get the level of info we want/need for causal relationships, but one thing I increasingly think about - the need for better prevention across all potential sources. We can & should invest in prevention (1/2)

Check out the upcoming webinar on WASH and AMR - I’m really excited to see equity and livestock perspectives in this discussion 👌🐐🌎

Mel’s reaction when I tell her it’s only Thursday. 🤣

I have been doing entirely too much earnest posting about deep things recently, I need to do a proper thread about hippo testicles or something just to keep myself sane. Oh by the way hippos have migratory testicles.

Interesting study came out this week from @bostonu.bsky.social which fills in some of the gaps when it comes to AMR and microplastics. Congratulations to Neila Gross and the fellow co-authors! 🙌 journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...

🌿Are you an interdisciplinary expert on #biodiversity & nature's contributions to people? Here's your opportunity to be an author on the new @ipbes.net #GlobalAssessment2!🌍 🎯Academics, Indigenous knowledge-holders, practitioners etc.🧪 Apply by 28 March: www.ipbes.net/second-globa...

Back from the amr-conference.com - Some key takeaways: 🧑‍⚕️ Pull > Push incentives – Industry knows, policy lags. 🔬 This field is tiny – ~600 attendees, nearly half of developers. 🐄 Where are the vet products? – Big gap in animal health. ✨Biggest lesson? Policy & drug development don’t talk enough.

The Ugandan #Ebola outbreak isnt over. Still not clear how this outbreak started and whether the first case we know of was the true index case www.cidrap.umn.edu/ebola/second...

Did you know that empowering women in livestock systems can improve household & community economies, boosting spending on food & education? #AMR research that better incorporates gender analysis is needed. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3XtXntO 📝 Research in collaboration w/ @ilri.org #IWD2025