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Infections have been the major cause of mortality in human history. Only since the start of the 20th century have public health interventions, as well as the discovery and use of antibiotics and vaccines, drastically reduced the number of deaths due to infectious diseases in the developed world. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), however, infections remain a major cause of mortality due to poor sanitation and lack of access to antibiotics and vaccines.

Over the last decade, treatment of infections has become increasingly difficult around the world, due to the emergence of pathogens that no longer respond to existing antimicrobial therapy. As a consequence, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is now seen as a major threat to global health. If no action is taken, by the year 2050 AMR may claim ten million lives per year globally.

iCARE brings together a diverse group of scholars from a range of disciplines to explore ways to address the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance. We believe interdisciplinary research is key for the development of creative interventions which consider the biological, legal, ethical, social and political complexities of antimicrobials and their usage. Our vision is not only to excel within the traditional disciplinary boundaries of AMR research, but build an integrative programme of research defined by deliberation and collaboration across disciplines.