The AMR Studio

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The AMR Studio is a podcast dedicated to the current multidiciplinary research on antimicrobial resistance, hosted by the Uppsala Antibiotic Center. The AMR Studio podcast is co-led by Eva Garmendia & Elin Fermér.

  1. 6d ago

    Ep 64: Stanley Maloy & a career in microbial genetics. Hybrid chromosomes & pandemic clones. Why E. coli needs its neighbors.

    Resistance usually comes down to two stories: either a mutation or a plasmid. But in this episode, we explore a third one. In this episode we feature an interview with Professor Stanley Maloy of San Diego State University, a microbial geneticist who was in Uppsala as faculty examiner at Talía Berruga-Fernández's PhD defense. We talk about a career built on bacterial genetics, how cheap sequencing turned evolution into something you can watch happening, and his own antibiotic-resistant infection treated with an experimental drug that did not yet have a name. In the news section, we bring you the two papers behind Talía Berruga-Fernández's thesis, published earlier this year. The first shows that nearly four in ten clinical E. coli isolates can mobilize large sections of their own chromosome, carrying resistance and virulence genes not selected for, while the second finds that E. coli keeps its ability to feed itself only by acquiring working genes from its neighbours. Taken together, these articles suggest that the spread of resistance could be a side effect of a process bacteria depend on for their evolution. Check relevant links in the show notes here ⁠https://www.uu.se/en/centre/uppsala-antibiotic-center/communication/the-amr-studio/episode-64. Follow our updates on social media with #theAMRstudio hashtag! Theme music by ⁠Henrik Niss⁠.

  2. 12/15/2025

    Ep 63: Enrico Baraldi & antibiotics' markets. Colonization of the microbiome. 2025 GLASS report.

    We hear a lot about the need for new antibiotics. But what about the ones we already have? In this episode, we sit down with Enrico Baraldi to explore the hidden world behind antibiotic markets. You hear how supply chains break, why withdrawals happen, and what it really takes to keep essential drugs available in countries like Sweden. You also get a look at the methods behind this research, the collaborations that make it possible, and some misconceptions that still shape the policy conversation. What happens when economic models, healthcare needs, and global responsibilities collide? This conversation opens that door. On our news section, we first cover a recent publication exploring the factors determining the colonization of the microbiome by antibiotic-resistant E. coli bacteria, and we bring an overview of the much-awaited Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report for 2025. We wish you a peaceful and rewarding winter break, and see you again in the new year! Check relevant links in the show notes here. ⁠ Follow our updates on ⁠twitter/X & Bluesky⁠ with #theAMRstudio hashtag! Theme music by ⁠Henrik Niss⁠.

  3. 10/20/2025

    Ep X13: Antibiotic Resistance & Cancer

    A child in remission. A sudden fever. The antibiotics stop working. In this episode at The AMR Studio we dive into the hidden link between cancer and antibiotic resistance: why cancer patients are especially vulnerable, how antibiotics in oncology affect resistance, and what researchers are doing to change it. In this episode, communications intern Jose Rodriguez Capel, bring us the connection between microbiology, oncology, and patient stories in a powerful way. Check the episode transcript and relevant links in the show notes here https://www.uu.se/en/centre/uppsala-antibiotic-center/communication/the-amr-studio/episode-x13 . Follow our updates on ⁠twitter/X & Bluesky⁠ with #theAMRstudio hashtag! Theme music by ⁠Henrik Niss⁠.

  4. 06/23/2025

    Ep 62: Tove Fall, the microbiome & study design. The vaginal resistome. Metallo-beta-lactamase inhibitors.

    Happy start of the summer, dear listeners! In this episode before our break, we interview Professor Tove Fall, a veterinarian turned epidemiologist working to unveil the molecular connections determining health and sickness. We learn about her path, how she developed her career to fit her interests and strong skills, and how important study design is. In the news section we cover a recent review about the vaginal microbiota, and a publication from one of our PhD students, who has been working on developing a new kind of inhibitor for metallo beta lactamases. We hope you enjoy this episode! Check relevant links in the show notes here. Follow our updates on ⁠twitter/X & Bluesky⁠ with #theAMRstudio hashtag! Theme music by ⁠Henrik Niss⁠.

  5. 05/12/2025

    Ep 61: Elias Arnér, redox & EbsArgent. Ceftazidime-avibactam for P. aeruginosa treatment. FusB-mediated resistance.

    In this episode, we bring you an interview with Professor Elias Arnér from the Karolinska Institute. After a long international career in redox biology, Professor Arnér became CEO of Thioredoxin Systems, the company behind a potential new antibiotic with a novel target and mode of action: EbsArgent. We explore his background, the lessons he has learned, and what makes this new drug candidate so unique. In the news section, Elin brings us a recent article on the resistance and potential collateral sensitivity of Ceftazidime-avibactam to treat P. aeruginosa strains. Eva shares the latest publication at our center, with PhD student Adrián González López’s work on the mechanisms behind FusB-mediated resistance in Staphylococcus aureus. We hope you enjoy this month’s episode, and see you on the next one! Check relevant links in the show notes here. Follow our updates on ⁠twitter/X & Bluesky⁠ with #theAMRstudio hashtag! Theme music by ⁠Henrik Niss⁠.

  6. 04/07/2025

    Ep 60: Till Bachmann & providing solutions for AMR. AI to help tackle AMR. Horizontal gene transfer drivers.

    Welcome to episode 60th! YES, 60!! Celebrate this rounded number with us and Prof. Till Bachmann in an inspiring interview where we learn Till’s journey, explore how diagnostics are an essential part of managing AMR and infection treatment, and revisit the DOSA project. This multidisciplinary & one-health-focused multi-country endeavor provides solutions to a neglected disease: UTI. In the news section, we cover a recent review looking at the current uses of AI in the field of AMR and how it can help us better tackle different fronts, like diagnostics, surveillance, or antibiotic development. We also bring you the latest publication by the CARe center in Gothenburg, where they show that an AI model can predict successful horizontal gene transfer leading to resistance, and what drives these events. We hope you enjoy this episode! Check relevant links in the show notes here ⁠https://www.uu.se/en/centre/uppsala-antibiotic-center/communication/the-amr-studio/episode-60. Follow our updates on ⁠twitter/X & Bluesky⁠ with #theAMRstudio hashtag! Theme music by ⁠Henrik Niss⁠.

  7. 03/03/2025

    Ep 59: Vance Fowler & the Antibacterial Resistance Leadership Group. Pipeline for studying AMR in pig farms. Commentary on public involvement.

    Welcome to a new episode of The AMR Studio! This month, we bring you an interview with MD Dr. Vance Fowler, co-lead of the Antibacterial Resistance Leadership Group (a.k.a. ARLG). In our chat, we learn how Dr. Fowler came into AMR, the decades-long work they’ve been doing with MRSA research, and the ins and outs of the ARLG. In the news section, we proudly present the recent published paper by our PhD student Valeriia Ladyhina, who has worked on optimizing a pipeline to ease the work to study AMR dynamics in pig farms. We also cover a recent commentary on public involvement for AMR, and an AMR journal collection. Thank you for being with us one more month! Check relevant links in the show notes here . Follow our updates on ⁠twitter/X & Bluesky⁠ with #theAMRstudio hashtag! Theme music by ⁠Henrik Niss⁠.

  8. 02/03/2025

    Ep 58: Evangelos Mourkas, campylobacter & urbanization. Probiotics & AMR. Plasmid-chromosome cross-talk.

    Welcome to 2025! We are so happy to be starting one more year with you, our 8th year! On this episode, we bring you the story and work of Dr. Evangelos Mourkas, a veterinarian-turned-computational biologist who loves to also do the field work himself! In this interview, we dive deep into his motivators, reflections, and how campylobacter can be used as a marker for AMR spread. On the news section, we bring you a recent paper looking into the potential risks of probiotics through the lens of AMR, and the latest publication by a previous guest, Alvaro San Millán, exploring the cross-talk between plasmids and the carrier’s chromosome. We hope you enjoy this month’s content and are ready to share an awesome 2025 of learning and exploring new themes! Check relevant links in the show notes here. Follow our updates on ⁠twitter/X & Bluesky⁠ with #theAMRstudio hashtag! Theme music by ⁠Henrik Niss⁠.

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The AMR Studio is a podcast dedicated to the current multidiciplinary research on antimicrobial resistance, hosted by the Uppsala Antibiotic Center. The AMR Studio podcast is co-led by Eva Garmendia & Elin Fermér.

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  • Creator
    Uppsala Antibiotic Center
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    78
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Uppsala Antibiotic Center
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    The AMR Studio