Linda Oyama

Linda Oyama is a microbiologist and lecturer at the School of Biological Sciences and Institute for Global Food Security, Queen’s University Belfast, with a first-class Microbiology degree and a PhD in Biological Sciences.

Linda’s research interests centre on understanding antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in microbiomes from a ‘One Health; perspective through surveillance and epidemiological studies using meta-omics approaches. She aims to tackle AMR through the discovery and development of novel treatment options for various clinical and veterinary multidrug resistant (MDR) infections.

Linda is a pioneer and executive group member of the UK Young Academy. She leads the AMR Hub at QUB and the Futures AMR Network (FAN), a UKRI funded ‘Transdisciplinary Network to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance’ across human and livestock systems, whose vision is to harness young talent for innovation in tackling the AMR challenge with the support of world- leading AMR experts. She has an infectious, positive personality and a passion for the support and development of others, being always ready to help.

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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and 'One Health': Current Challenges, Regulatory Frontiers and Future Solutions

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This course will allow participants to explore the regulatory landscapes governing AMR, discover innovative solutions and understand the challenges AMR poses across different sectors.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Linda Oyama