Antimicrobial resistance

ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE

WHO considers antimicrobial resistance to be one of the biggest threats to public health. The use of antibiotics for both animals and humans is a global issue. To limit the global occurrence of antimicrobial resistance it is important to identify the risk factors which contribute to the development of resistance. Research in antimicrobial resistance is the basis for advising authorities and organizations on how to reduce the level of resistance

Facts about antimicrobial resistance Multiresistant bacteria Methods Risk factors and surveillance

DANMAP surveillance

Read about the surveillance of antimicrobial consumption and resistance in bacteria from animals, food and humans

Global Surveillance of AMR

The "Global Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance" is a center funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation

WHO Collaborating Centre

DTU National Food Institute is WHO Collaborating Centre within antimicrobial resistance

EU Reference Laboratory

The National Food Institute is EU Reference Laboratory for antimicrobial resistance

SeqAfrica

SeqAfrica develop, expand and support whole genome sequencing and bioinformatics capacity for antimicrobial resistance surveillance across Africa.

EQAsia Fleming Fund

EQAsia is dedicated to improving bacteriology diagnostics to combat antimicrobial resistance in low and middle-income countries across Asia.

Center for Genomic Epidemiology

EU project to detect and respond to disease outbreaks among humans and animals worldwide through new genome technology

EARS-Net EQA

External quality assessment (EQA) for laboratories participating in the European Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Network (EARS-Net)

AMELIORATE Project

Heavy Metal and Antimicrobial Resistance Exposure through Waste in Kenya.

Publications

See publications on antimicrobial resistance.

Research groups

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28 September 2026

New international role in efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance

Professor Henrik C. Wegener from the DTU National Food Institute has been appointed Denmark’s first high-level representative for antimicrobial resistance. He will help strengthen national and international efforts to address one of the major global health challenges of our time.

22 September 2026

Researchers in Denmark aim to find new solutions in the fight against antibiotic resistance

A new understanding of antibiotic resistance could transform the diagnosis and treatment of humans and animals and help combat the global threat of antibiotic resistance more effectively.

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Highlights from the first half of 2026 at DTU National Food Institute

In the first half of 2026, the DTU National Food Institute has provided advice and conducted research that promote health, prevent disease, and create new, more sustainable technological solutions. Look back at some of the highlights from the first half of the year.

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