Tag: antibiotic resistance

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2010-09-14 08:04 Uppsala universitet The Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics (APUA) is presenting its prestigious leadership award to Prof. Otto Cars, founding Director of ReAct, for his “outstanding leadership in the worldwide effort to contain antibiotic resistance”.

2010-09-08 15:02 Uppsala universitet For 70 years the world has mismanaged the common good of antibiotics. The result is a growing global burden of antibiotic resistance, threatening to take health care back to an era where ordinary infections might once again become fatal.

2009-12-07 14:50 Uppsala BIO The Uppsala BIO-X award goes to research teams that want to develop their results into proof-of-concept. The award consists a financial award, maximum 3 million SEK per project over two years, and substantial advice, process support and reviewing. The two projects selected 2009 may bring about major healthcare improvements for society.

Alternative treatment of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and libido boosting substance win Uppsala BIO-X award

2009-12-03 17:56 Uppsala BIO This year’s Uppsala BIO-X award goes to two projects which each in their own way may bring about major healthcare improvements for society. The first research team to receive the distinction has identified a substance which not only improves physical sexual performance but also boosts sex drive. The second team isdeveloping an alternative to antibiotics for combating ESBL-producing bacteria.