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All in This Together: Fostering Global Public Health

Everyone has a role to play in promoting and protecting human health and wellbeing. The Fall 2024 issue of Microcosm explores efforts to advance global public health, highlighting the power of partnership, communication and cooperation between scientists and stakeholders around the world.

Bolstering Pertussis Surveillance in Latin America

As the threat of antimicrobial resistance grows, º£½ÇÉçÇøappis enhancing surveillance of macrolide-resistant Bordetella pertussis in Latin America via standardized testing methods and global partnerships.

Why Scientists Should Not Name Diseases Based On Location

Naming diseases after geographic locations can negatively impact communities and cultures, and often is misleading. Guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) favor generic, symptom-based nomenclature to reduce misconceptions.

Boosting Microbial Science Collaboration in China and Beyond

ASM's visit to institutes in China and its Global Research Symposium, co-hosted with Tsinghua University, showcased the promise of shared knowledge and partnerships to advance global health.

The Antimicrobial Resistance Pandemic: Breaking the Silence

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is called a "silent pandemic" because of the way it lurks, unnoticed and underdiscussed, while wreaking havoc and claiming lives. How can we turn up the volume?

Polio Vaccines: New Developments on the Road to Eradication

Oral polio vaccines are key to polio control efforts. Yet, they’ve also contributed to the problem by circulating vaccine-derived polioviruses. A new vaccine might offer a solution.

The Role of Microbiology in Sustainable Development

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) serve as a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.” Explore how the UNSDGs mirror º£½ÇÉçÇøapppolicy principles and connect directly and indirectly with the microbial sciences.

The Science Communicator's Toolkit 

Effective communication is a powerful tool; with it, scientists can inform decisions about health and the sustainability of the planet. This toolkit is full of resources to help you hone your skills!

Addressing Systematic Barriers in Human Microbiome Research

Microbiome research is discussed in individual terms, but individuals are shaped by the society in which they live. To improve health outcomes, these societies should be included in research.

Biorisk Assessment and Management With Saeed Khan

Saeed Khan, Ph.D., President of the Pakistan Biological Safety Association, discusses the importance and challenges of biosafety & biosecurity practices on both a local and global scale, and highlights key steps for biorisk assessment and management.

Fleming Fund Phase II Award for AMR Surveillance in Tanzania

Through the support of the Fleming Fund phase II grant, º£½ÇÉçÇøappis working alongside public health experts in Tanzania to enhance laboratory capabilities, produce high-quality data and streamline surveillance activities.

 
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