Background
Antimicrobial resistance is currently, one of the most pressing concerns to humanity, potentially leading to the return of incurable bacterial disease. Seeing my own mother suffer from a resistant form of pneumonia was the first time I realised just how precious and vulnerable human life is. Studying a BSc in Biochemistry helped me gain a deeper understanding of the processes essential to microorganisms and how we can manipulate these mechanisms for the benefit of society. Whilst writing my literature review in my third year, I found it hard to balance my competing fascination and concern surrounding the enormous adaptability bacteria have evolved. Being able to completely overturn their morphology when transforming into a spore to resist antibiotics is engrossing, yet it emphasises the severity of this global emergency as this is just one method that bacteria can evolve to overcome antibiotics. Studying a masters in Antimicrobial Resistance has further assisted me in developing essential skills that are fundamental for becoming a clinical scientist whilst educating me on why it is so difficulty to combat these infections. This course is the perfect platform to work with fellow students and leading researchers, who are all focused on the development of global heath. |
The Team
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