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Thank you to all who attended theÌý7th Environmental Dimension of Antimicrobial Resistance conference (EDAR7) in Montreal!

SAVE THE DATE for EDAR8!Ìý

Announcing the 8th Environmental Dimension of Antimicrobial Resistance conference (EDAR8) in May 2026, join Ìýat the Brisbane Convention Centre in Queensland, Australia for EDAR8!ÌýÌý

Session Recordings Coming Soon

We recorded the main oral presentations at EDAR7, and we plan to publish a selection of them on a YouTube channel later this year.ÌýMore information will be posted in the Fall 2024. Stay tuned!

NEWS

Public outreach activity: EDAR7 Human Library

If you are unfamiliar with the concept, it’s exactly like it sounds – a library of people. We hadÌýa library of 54 scientists as Books, and members of the public reservedÌýBooks for a 15-minute conversation. An amazing opportunity, members of the public and scientists connected on a one-to-one level to understand the threat of AMR, the science, and the challenges of the research.

EDAR7 recognized as a ‘’Major Event’’ during the 2024 Ambassadors’ Gala

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On April 4, Prof. Dominic Frigon, Chair of EDAR7 edition, was honored during the 34^th Gala des Ambassadeurs. Prof. Frigon was amongst the 14 Ambassadors honored for their contribution to Montreal's reputation. Thanks to their commitment, Montreal will host 12 major conventions between 2024 and 2028, notably the EDAR7 Conference. These important events are generating an estimated economic impact of over $70.5 million.ÌýÌýRead more:Ìý.

Conference Keynote Speakers

Professor Sabiha Essack,ÌýB. Pharm., M. Pharm., PhD,ÌýUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
Talk title: The Polycrisis and AMR: Global Policy Fails the Vulnerable

Keynote Lecture will be online this fall!

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Dr. Gerry Wright,ÌýMcMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
Talk Title: The Natural History of Antibiotic Resistance

Keynote Lecture will be online this fall!