MSU looks to solve antimicrobial resistance

A multi-disciplinary team of MSU researchers is looking for ways to combat the growing issues related to antibiotic resistant bacteria.

2.8 million
people in the U.S. get an antibiotic resistant infection each year

42
antibiotics are in development

1 new class of antibiotic has been released since 2003

158
public health research projects to better understand and combat AR

More than 35,000 people die as a result of antibiotic resistant infection each year

Antibiotic prescribing in outpatient settings declined (2011–2016) 5%

Striving to stave off antibiotic resistance

Plant molecules show promise in priming the antibiotic pipeline

New library of plant molecules established

MSU scientists team up to study bovine microbiome role in antibiotic resistant bacteria

Our Table on Antibiotic Resistance

Food@MSU hosted an Our Table discussion on antibiotic resistance featuring panelists Sarah Comstock, assistant professor in the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition, James Tiedje, University Distinguished Professor in Plant, Soil & Microbial Sciences and Victor DiRita, Rudolph Hugh Professor & Chair in the Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics. Food@MSU is an AgBioResearch initiative focused on improving communication around agriculture.

Full Our Table conversation

 

Antibiotic Resistance

Seeking solutions in a time of growing concern.

Antibiotic resistance news

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