Microbial Interactions & Microbial Ecology

Antimicrobial Agents & Resistance

Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance (AAR) will cover a range of important topics. One of the major challenges today is the rising tide of antimicrobial resistance, with the emergence of "untreatable" microbes causing diseases that were once readily treatable. The AAR track is the best place to find information regarding new antimicrobial agent discovery, preclinical investigations of new antimicrobial drugs in the pipeline, and first-look data of human clinical trials using new antimicrobial agents,Antimicrobial agents are substances used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. These agents, which include antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and antiparasitics, are critical in treating infections and preventing the spread of disease. Antibiotics, for instance, have been pivotal in combating bacterial infections such as tuberculosis, pneumonia, and sepsis. However, the misuse and overuse of antimicrobial agents in both human medicine and agriculture have led to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), where microorganisms evolve mechanisms to withstand the effects of these drugs.