EMD Seminar Series: Melinda Pettigrew, "Addressing the Global Health Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance: Duration, Equity, and Happy Cows"

Estimates suggest that in 2019 there were approximately 4.95 million deaths worldwide associated with antimicrobial resistance. My research seeks to identify risk factors for antibiotic resistance and helps inform the design of strategies that will help conserve antibiotics for future use. During this seminar, we will explore how shortening the duration of antibiotic use and a focus on equity can help to address antibiotic resistance. The majority of antimicrobials sold in the United States are used in animals raised for food. Moreover, an expanding body of evidence suggests that industrial animal husbandry practices are linked to the spread of antibiotic resistance. We will also discuss the relationships between diet and the level of antimicrobial resistance in cattle.

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If you have questions about accessibility or would like to request an accommodation, please contact Maria Reilly at maria.reilly@yale.edu. We will try to provide accommodations requested by 10/09/2023.