The Department of Biosciences and the Institute of Computational and Experimental Research in Biotechnology (ICEIR), Integral University, Lucknow, is organizing a One Day International Symposium on “ONE HEALTH: Integrating Strategies to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)” on 24 August 2026 (Monday) at Hall-3, Auditorium Building, Integral University, Lucknow.
The symposium aims to bring together researchers, academicians, healthcare professionals, research scholars, postgraduate students, and other stakeholders to deliberate upon the growing global challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through a multidisciplinary One Health perspective, integrating human, animal, and environmental health.
Invited Resource Persons
The symposium will feature insightful lectures by eminent experts:
Prof. Syed A. Hashsham
Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Michigan State University, USA
Talk: “Exploring Rare Microbial Functions through Metagenomics: Antimicrobial Resistance, Reductive Dehalogenases, Vit-B12 and Hydrogen Metabolism”
Prof. Asad U. Khan
Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh
Talk: “Antimicrobial Resistance: From Threat to Innovation in Infection Control”
Prof. Saravanan Matheshwaran
Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, IIT Kanpur, India; Vice President, AMR Research Society, India
Talk: “Targeting MTB SOS Response to Combat AMR”
The programme will also provide a platform for research scholars and postgraduate students to showcase their research through Flash Presentations, fostering scientific interaction, knowledge sharing, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Key Focus Areas
The symposium will focus on:
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Antimicrobial resistance through the One Health framework
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Human, animal, and environmental dimensions of AMR
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Emerging approaches to AMR surveillance and infection control
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Antimicrobial discovery and therapeutic innovations
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Environmental and microbial dimensions of AMR
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Interdisciplinary collaboration and antimicrobial stewardship
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Research priorities and sustainable strategies for combating AMR
The event aligns with the broader United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3, SDG 4, SDG 6, SDG 12, SDG 13, SDG 14, SDG 15, and SDG 17, highlighting the importance of collaborative and sustainable approaches to global health challenges.
Event Details
Date: 24 August 2026 (Monday)
Venue: Hall-3, Auditorium Building, Integral University, Lucknow
Organized by: Department of Biosciences and ICEIR, Integral University, Lucknow
The symposium is expected to provide a vibrant academic platform for meaningful discussions, knowledge exchange, and collaboration towards addressing antimicrobial resistance through an integrated One Health approach.
Convenor:
Prof. (Dr.) Snober S. Mir
Head, Department of Biosciences, Integral University, Lucknow
Organizing Secretaries:
Dr. Shahper N. Khan
Associate Professor, Department of Biosciences
Dy. Director, ICEIR, Integral University
Dr. Mohd Aamir Qureshi
Assistant Professor, Department of Biosciences
Integral University, Lucknow