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Transformative Potential of Wastewater Surveillance in Monitoring Antimicrobial Resistance

Valerie Morley, PhD from Ginkgo Bioworks recently presented at the World AMR Congress on the role of wastewater surveillance in monitoring antimicrobial resistance (AMR). She emphasized its benefits, such as providing cost-effective, population-level data from healthcare and community settings. However, she noted challenges in linking resistance genes to specific bacteria and interpreting complex metagenomic data due to current sequencing limitations. Morley stressed the importance of collaboration with end-users to extract actionable insights, highlighting wastewater's potential to reduce healthcare-associated infections and guide antimicrobial stewardship. She concluded that while wastewater surveillance is a promising tool for AMR monitoring, advancements in technology and data integration are needed to enhance its effectiveness in public health strategies.