Journal article
An Environmental Science and Engineering Framework for Combating Antimicrobial Resistance
Environmental engineering science, v 35(10), pp 1005-1011
01 Oct 2018
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Abstract
On June 20, 2017, members of the environmental engineering and science (EES) community convened at the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Biennial Conference for a workshop on antimicrobial resistance. With over 80 registered participants, discussion groups focused on the following topics: risk assessment, monitoring, wastewater treatment, agricultural systems, and synergies. In this study, we summarize the consensus among the workshop participants regarding the role of the EES community in understanding and mitigating the spread of antibiotic resistance via environmental pathways. Environmental scientists and engineers offer a unique and interdisciplinary perspective and expertise needed for engaging with other disciplines such as medicine, agriculture, and public health to effectively address important knowledge gaps with respect to the linkages between human activities, impacts to the environment, and human health risks. Recommendations that propose priorities for research within the EES community, as well as areas where interdisciplinary perspectives are needed, are highlighted. In particular, risk modeling and assessment, monitoring, and mass balance modeling can aid in the identification of 'hot spots' for antibiotic resistance evolution and dissemination, and can help identify effective targets for mitigation. Such information will be essential for the development of an informed and effective policy aimed at preserving and protecting the efficacy of antibiotics for future generations.
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- Title
- An Environmental Science and Engineering Framework for Combating Antimicrobial Resistance
- Creators
- Amy Pruden - Virginia TechReinaldo E. Alcalde - The University of Texas at AustinPedro J. J. Alvarez - Rice UniversityNicholas Ashbolt - University of AlbertaHeather Bischel - University of California, DavisNatalie L. Capiro - Tufts UniversityEmily Crossette - University of Michigan–Ann ArborDominic Frigon - McGill UniversityKassandra Grimes - University of VirginiaCharles N. Haas - Drexel UniversityKaoru Ikuma - Iowa State UniversityAnthony Kappell - Marquette UniversityTimothy LaPara - University of MinnesotaLee Kimbell - Marquette UniversityMengyan Li - New Jersey Institute of TechnologyXu Li - University of Nebraska–LincolnPatrick McNamara - Marquette UniversityYoungwoo Seo - Univ Toledo, Dept Civil & Environm Engn, 2801 W Bancroft St, Toledo, OH 43606 USAMark D. Sobsey - University of North CarolinaEmanuele Sozzi - University of North CarolinaTala Navab-Daneshmand - Oregon State UniversityLutgarde Raskin - University of Michigan–Ann ArborMaria Virginia Riquelme - Virginia TechPeter Vikesland - Virginia TechKrista Wigginton - University of Michigan–Ann ArborZhi Zhou - Purdue University System
- Publication Details
- Environmental engineering science, v 35(10), pp 1005-1011
- Publisher
- Mary Ann Liebert, Inc
- Number of pages
- 7
- Grant note
- 1545756 / National Science Foundation Partnership in International Research and Education Award; National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000432685500001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85052649868
- Other Identifier
- 991019168896704721
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- Domestic collaboration
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- Web of Science research areas
- Engineering, Environmental
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