Advancing Antimicrobial Resistance Research Together

​MEcoH continues to advance research on antimicrobials and the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment.
This is a pressing global challenge, and tackling it requires collaboration across disciplines and institutions.

Professor Ryo Honda during his seminar presentation

​On 17 October, we were honoured to host Professor Ryo Honda from Kanazawa University, one of our key collaborators. During MEcoH’s weekly seminar, he delivered a talk titled “Fate of AMR of Wastewater Origin,” sharing his team’s latest findings and vision for understanding and addressing AMR. As a board member of both the Japan Wastewater Surveillance Association (JWWSA) and the Japan National Council for Promoting Wastewater Surveillance, Professor Honda’s insights were invaluable.

from left Prof. Kozo Watanabe providing Japanese translateion to the main speaker, Kenneth Bongulto

The main event took place on 18 October (Saturday) at the Ehime Medical Association Hall, where the Ehime One Health Research Association hosted a seminar themed “Antimicrobial Resistance.” Four presentations were featured, including one by MEcoH's Kenneth, translated by Professor Kozo, titled “Differences in Co-selection and Localization of Antimicrobial Resistance and Virulence Genes among Acinetobacter Isolates from Patients, Pig Waste, and the Environment.” 

MEcoH remains firmly committed to the One Health approach—working to protect human, animal, and environmental health by preventing the loss of effectiveness of antimicrobial drugs and ultimately saving lives.

This is a problem at a global scale. We simply can't do this alone.  

From left: Kenneth, Diana, and Dewi discussing their research plans as Prof. Ryo Honda listens on over some Yakitori (焼き鳥) chicken skewers.

So, let us pave a way and solve this thing together. Whether in the lab or over a meal.