We integrate fieldwork, microbiology and big data to understand microbial communities, co‑design interventions and generate evidence that drives changes in policy and practice.
IOSAR brings science, communities and agriculture together to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at its roots. We study the hidden microbial journeys across soils, farms and food chains to drive smarter policies, safer practices and stronger futures.
Build climate- and equity-aware interventions that reduce risk and improve resilience across the supply chain.
Design for impact, measure for truth.
AMR can't be tackled in isolation - microbes, environments and human behaviour are interconnected. IOSAR generates joined-up evidence across the food system.
Cross‑Sector Clarity
AMR threatens food systems, ecosystems and public health, yet evidence remains fragmented. IOSAR connects the disciplines to trace pathways and inform action.
Integrated AMR Solutions
Themes that power IOSAR — each combining field, lab, data and engagement.
This theme drives innovation and harmonisation of laboratory, field and data‑science methods to generate consistent, high‑resolution insights into AMR pathways.
A cross‑country community of practice brings farmers, practitioners and researchers together to co‑develop evidence‑informed interventions and strengthen day‑to‑day practices across farms and communities.
IOSAR explores how microbial diversity and farming practices shape the movement of organisms across farms and communities, revealing the pathways that can also contribute to AMR risks.
Where the work breathes: fieldwork meets real‑world impact and turns evidence into practice.
Selected metrics and publications. We prioritise clarity, openness and reuse.
Short takes from the team — field notes, methods explainers, and what new evidence means.
Listening, Learning, and Co‑Creating with South African Farmers
Bringing Teams Together: The Start of a Cross‑Country Collaboration
The people behind IOSAR — working across disciplines and continents to tackle antimicrobial resistance at its roots.
Research partners
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