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Johor Bahru, 20 February 2025<\/strong> \u2013 The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), IPASA, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed), and ACS Malaysia Chapter<\/strong> successfully organized a Joint Seminar on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)<\/strong> at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia, EduCity@Iskandar, Johor. The seminar brought together leading experts from medical, biological, and environmental sciences to address the urgent issue of AMR and its impact on global health and ecosystems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The full-day event, which ran from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM<\/strong>, provided a platform for researchers, students, industry professionals, government officials, and community representatives to exchange knowledge and discuss strategies for tackling AMR. The seminar featured a series of keynote talks, case studies, and a roundtable discussion<\/strong> on collaborative research directions.<\/p>\n The event began with registration at 8:30 AM<\/strong>, followed by opening remarks by:<\/p>\n A short break followed before the technical sessions commenced.<\/p>\n Session 1 (10:00 \u2013 10:45 AM):<\/strong> Session 2 (10:45 \u2013 11:30 AM):<\/strong> Session 3 (11:30 AM \u2013 12:15 PM):<\/strong> A lunch and prayer break<\/strong> followed from 12:15 to 2:00 PM<\/strong> at Garden Cafe.<\/p>\n Session 4 (2:00 \u2013 2:45 PM):<\/strong> Session 5 (2:45 \u2013 3:30 PM):<\/strong> After an afternoon break (3:30 \u2013 4:00 PM),<\/strong> the seminar concluded with a Roundtable Discussion (4:00 \u2013 5:00 PM)<\/strong>, focusing on:<\/p>\n The seminar underscored the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration in tackling antimicrobial resistance<\/strong>, with discussions highlighting the role of engineering, medical sciences, and environmental research<\/strong> in mitigating AMR threats. Participants engaged in networking and potential research partnerships for future projects.<\/p>\nEvent Highlights and Programme<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Opening Session<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Keynote Presentations and Technical Sessions<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\u201cEmpowering Local Waterborne Disease Surveillance and Protection\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n
\u201cTentative Suspected Screening and Identification of Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products Leading to the Appearance of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Green Lipped Mussels\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n
\u201cAntimicrobial Resistance in Clinical Settings: Case Studies in Myanmar and Malaysia\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n
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\u201cGenetics of Antimicrobial Resistance\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n
\u201cImpact of Poor Sanitation on River Water Quality: Case Study from the TMDL of Skudai River\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n
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Key Takeaways and Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n