UCL and its partner institutions have expertise across the full spectrum of research relevant to antimicrobial resistance.
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To combat antimicrobial resistance, we need to develop new drugs and other treatments, and also make better use of existing antibiotics. Our research spans a range of themes related to antimicrobial resistance:
- Understanding the threat: Developing a better understanding of bacterial pathogens, antibiotic resistance and host responses to infection.
- Developing and testing therapies: Exploring the potential of existing and novel antimicrobial therapies.
- Developing diagnostics and supporting stewardship: Exploiting new technologies to detect pathogens and characterise antibiotic resistance.
- Tracking resistant organisms: Using genomic technologies to track transmission and pathogen evolution.
- Changing behaviour and environment: Promoting better use of antibiotics and more effective infection control.