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Dr Geetanjali Kapoor gives a series of talks on AMR surveillance best practices 9-15 October, understanding real-world challenges associated with large datasets from disparate sources, laboratory methods, country workshops, and the importance of AMR surveillance. The series is based on her experiences as a Fleming Fund regional grantee in Africa.

Geetanjali Kapoor

Dr Geetanjali Kapoor, Acting Head and Researcher, One Health Trust (formerly CDDEP), will deliver a series of lectures/webinars at the Big Data Institute (BDI), Oxford from 9-15 Oct as part of the Hamied Foundation UK-India AMR Visiting Fellowship. Based on experiences as a Fleming Fund regional grantee in Africa, Kapoor commences with an introductory discussion of the importance of AMR surveillance, & the real-world challenges associated with data collection—followed by detailed lectures on a range of technical matters, including data analysis, governance and reporting.

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All are welcome to join in the Big Data Institute (BDI) or online.

Wednesday 9th October 10am

  • AMR surveillance challenges: introductory talk
  • AMR Series: Laboratory methods and definitions
    • Laboratory methods for AMR detection
    • Definitions of resistance, MDR and non-susceptibility
    • From a global lens 
    • Discussion, Q&A

Thursday 10th October 11am

AMR Series: Surveillance in human health I

  • Country workshops
  • Mapping laboratory network 
  • Site selection
  • Data transfer agreements
  • Discussion, Q&A

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Friday 11th October 10am

AMR Series: Surveillance in human health II

  • Data collection
  • Data analysis & visualization
  • Dissemination of findings
  • Discussion, Q&A

Monday 14th October, 9am

AMR Series: Surveillance reports, challenges and mitigation

  • Structure of AMR surveillance reports
  • AMR surveillance: challenges & mitigation 
  • Discussion, Q&A

Tuesday 15th October 10am

AMR Series: Conclusion and open discussion

Visit the page on OxTalks for details: AMR surveillance best practices