Antimicrobial Resistance: Bridging Discovery, Diagnostics, and Stewardship

Dear Colleagues,

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains one of the greatest global threats to human, animal, and environmental health. Despite significant advances in treatment, diagnosis and our understanding of AMR epidemiology, the emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens continues to compromise the effectiveness of antimicrobial therapies and challenge healthcare systems worldwide.

This Special Issue aims to bring together high-quality original research, reviews, and perspectives that advance our understanding of AMR from a multidisciplinary perspective. We welcome contributions addressing the discovery of novel antimicrobial agents, resistance mechanisms, pathogen biology, innovative diagnostic approaches, genomic surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention and control, and One Health strategies. Studies exploring translational research, host–pathogen interactions, artificial intelligence, rapid diagnostics, and public health interventions are also encouraged.

By integrating basic, clinical, veterinary, environmental, and translational research, this Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of current challenges and emerging solutions to combat AMR and improve patient outcomes worldwide.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.

Prof. Dr. María-Teresa Pérez-Gracia
Dr. Jonathan Mark Tyrrell
Guest Editors

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