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The AEMPS Awards ISGlobal a Prize for its Study on Antibiotic Resistance in Water

The project, carried out in collaboration with Agbar, aims to provide scientific evidence for the selection of the most appropriate water treatment.

19.11.2024

ISGlobal has been recognised with the National Plan against Antibiotic Resistance (PRAN) 2024 prize by the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) for its contribution to the fight against antimicrobial resistance. The winning project, led by researcher Sara Soto and carried out in collaboration with Agbar, was awarded in the category of 'Best initiative against antimicrobial resistance in the environment'. Eight other projects were recognised in this fourth edition of the PRAN 2024 Awards, out of a total of 77 applications.

The ISGlobal project investigates the spread of resistant bacteria and resistance genes throughout the integral water cycle. “Our goal is to generate scientific evidence to guide the most appropriate water treatment methods for reducing bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes,” said Sara Soto, Director of ISGlobal's Bacterial and Viral Infections Programme.

This award highlights the importance of environmental research in the fight against antimicrobial resistance and reaffirms ISGlobal's commitment to protecting public health and sustainability.