Hamburg and Marseille collaborate on studying antibiotic resistance
In a significant move to combat one of the greatest threats to human health, the European Union classifies antimicrobial resistances, including antibiotic resistance, the University of Hamburg and the University of Aix-Marseille have joined forces with the Hamburg-based Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology. The institutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, aiming for a long-term cooperation and promoting student and PhD student exchange between Hamburg and Marseille.
The University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) is leading the charge, heading the 'National Autopsy Network' for pandemic control. This network will play a crucial role in the collaboration, as the Hamburg institutions bring their expertise in antibiotic research and the development of new measurement methods to the table.
The collaboration plans to develop new medications that inhibit bacterial resistance mechanisms and improve the effectiveness of antibiotics. This is a critical step towards addressing the growing concern of antibiotic resistance, with the World Health Organization estimating that approximately 1.3 million people die annually due to antibiotics not working against infections.
The University of Hamburg and UKE have been awarded a combined ERC Grant of 7.5 million euros. This funding will support their research efforts, while a EU research consortium named HALRIC has received 11 million euros to drive the development of new drugs through innovative methods and therapies.
The French scientists will contribute their clinical microbiology expertise to the collaboration. This collaboration is not only a testament to the institutions' commitment to addressing antibiotic resistance, but also a significant step towards international collaboration in medical research.
For more information, please visit the official website of Hamburg at hamburg.de. The European Union classifies antimicrobial resistances as one of the greatest threats to human health, and the collaboration between Hamburg and Marseille is a promising step towards finding solutions to this pressing issue.
