The Leibniz Research Alliance INFECTIONS promotes interdisciplinary research across several sections of the Leibniz Association. It focuses on the spread of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) microbes in an urbanizing society. This is a topical issue since a number of endemic infectious diseases are the leading cause of disease and mortality worldwide. In addition, humanity is increasingly challenged by emerging infectious agents that are often zoonotic in nature, such as the coronavirus outbreak.
Leibniz Association, 2021-2025
A central research question of the alliance is on how to implement effective and cost-effective measures curbing antimicrobial resistance.
The allicance's aim is to advance the state of knowledge, contribute to the development of counter measures and to provide tailored policy recommendations.