17th JPIAMR transnational call for research projects - AMR Interventions 2024 (IMPACT)

General Information

• Project title: Genetic characterization of microbial surface component recognizing adhesive matrix molecules in staphylococcus aureus associated with human-animal-environment interface
• Type: Project looking for partner
• Organisation: University of Agriculture Faisalabad
• Country: Pakistan (PK)
• Career stage: Early Career Researcher (up to 8 years** since PhD).

Research area

• Scientific area(s) of the call:
  1. Topic 2: Improve and/or, compare and/or evaluate strategies, technologies, treatments, methods, protocols or data collection based on existing interventions, aiming to prevent or reduce the emergence or spread of antibacterial or antifungal resistance or to treat/cure infections caused by resistant bacteria/fungi and recommend new policies.
• Subtopics:
  1. Identify the barriers to uptake, including factors leading to the success or failure of previously run pilot interventions, and when applicable design solutions to overcome them.

• One Health Setting:

  Human Health

  Animal Health (incl. wildlife, livestock, acquatic organisms, and companion animals)
  Environment (incl. natural and built)

• Keywords:

  MRSA; One health; adhesins; vaccine development

• Brief description of your expertise / expertise you are looking for:

  As a microbiologist with expertise in bacteriology, my career has involved conducting comprehensive studies on Staphylococcus aureus, understanding it\'s characteristics, and exploring applications in areas such as infectious diseases, environmental microbiology. I am proficient in utilizing computational tools to analyze biological data, deciphering genomic information, and extracting meaningful insights. This skill set allows me to integrate traditional microbiological techniques with cutting-edge computational approaches for a more holistic understanding of microbial systems. My molecular skills encompass a range of laboratory techniques, including DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing, and gene expression analysis. This hands-on experience enables me to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications, facilitating the translation of research findings into real-world solutions. In seeking funding, I am eager to embark on a project that leverages my expertise to address pressing issues in microbiology.

• Brief description of your project / the project you would like to join:

  I would particularly like to work with MRSA a significant human pathogen that poses a threat to public health. The factors contributing to the pathogenicity of S. aureus include virulence, drug resistance, and toxin production, making it essential to monitor their prevalence and genetic profiles.

Dr Rizwan aslam

• Organisation: University of Agriculture Faisalabad
• Position:
• E-mail: 2015ag6581@uaf.edu.pk
• Phone: +923041393848