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Antimicrobial resistance is increasingly recognized as a global health threat, but how does it actually work? In their recent popular science article on forskersonen.no, Marit Hetland (University of Bergen and Stavanger University Hospital) and Kenneth Lindstedt (University Hospital of North Norway and University of Tromsø) explore this through the example of Klebsiella pneumoniae—a dangerous “superbug.” Read More

In a recent feature article published by BT, CAMRIA leader Professor Nina Langeland from the University of Bergen and Haukeland University Hospital, along with our collaborator Professor Magne O. Sydnes from the University of Stavanger, highlight the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. This discussion comes in light of the WHO’s newly updated list of the Read More

The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is well-known among researchers and policymakers, prompting them to devise plans and strategies to combat this global challenge. However, tackling AMR effectively requires more than just expert intervention; it demands the active engagement and awareness of citizens. In a recent article titled “Fear, Trust, and Knowledge – Understanding Read More

On May 6-7, 2024, CAMRIA came together for its annual meeting, and it was an inspiring and engaging event from start to finish. Spotlight on Young Researchers This year, we put the spotlight on our talented young researchers, giving them the stage to present their exciting projects and receive feedback from experienced researchers and clinicians. Read More

Exciting news! The debut citizens’ note, offering a glimpse into attitudes and knowledge about antibiotics in Norway is now released. Authored by Silje Løseth and Anne Lise Fimreite, this report tackles a pressing global issue: antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance is on the rise worldwide, and this note dives into how Norwegians perceive and understand this Read More

From January 17-19, CAMRIA organized an engaging seminar that delved deep into the world of environmental and patient microbiome clinical studies. The agenda spanned a spectrum of topics, encompassing sampling and bioinformatic themes, resistome, and methodological nuances, all illustrated with compelling examples drawn from the participants’ projects. At this event, participants from diverse backgrounds came Read More

Björn Rönnerstrand, researcher at the SOM Institute at the University of Gothenburg, will present  “Social science research on antimicrobial resistance in the Swedish Citizens Panel” during a seminar organised by DIGSSCORE. The event will take place on November 7th, 2023 at 12:00-12:45 in The Corner Room at DIGSSCORE, Rosenbergsgaten 35, Bergen. The event is in Read More

As announced on our website earlier, CAMRIA was engaged in organizing an interesting seminar on “Antimicrobial resistance surveillance in environmental and human samples” that took place on September 21st, 2023. The main organizer of the event – CAMRIA researcher Randi Jacobsen Bertelsen invited a number of experts within different aspects of the antimicrobial resistance research, Read More

  On September 21st, 2023 CAMRIA researcher and leader of the MARGIN project – Randi Jacobsen Bertelsen is organising an event entitled “Antimicrobial resistance surveillance in environmental and human samples”. The seminar will gather several international speakers that will discuss the problem of antimicrobial resistance focusing on different perspectives, including antimicrobial resistance in One Health Read More

On May 22-23, 2023, CAMRIA organized its second lunch-to-lunch seminar.  After last year’s successful event in Bekkjarvik, this year CAMRIA partners, Scientific Advisory Board members and international collaborators gathered in Solstrand. The focus of the event was twofold – first, we looked into the ongoing projects funded by the centre, their progress and perspectives for Read More