Researchers in this theme investigate how social factors impact AMR. Exploring ethical, political and economic factors, public perceptions, drug regulations and more to understand the broader context of AMR in societies around the world.
Current projects
Bacterial Resistance Analysis Group
The Bacterial Resistance Analysis Group (BRAG) develops and evaluates innovative solutions to the problem of drug-resistant bacterial infections, with a focus on resource limited settings in South East Asia.
Economics and Implementation Research Group
The Economics and Implementation Research Group (EIRG) explore the cost-effectiveness of diagnostics, treatments and vaccines for infectious diseases, going beyond clinical efficacy to encompass how interventions can achieve high impact in routine care environments, considering contextual barriers to their implementation.
Health Economics Research Centre
The Health Economics Research Centre (HERC) works on multiple aspects of AMR, including economics, costs and benefits of prevention and treatment on infections and the design and evaluation of health systems.