AMR research register receives major update

A national register which captures the country’s contribution to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research has received a major update.

Scotland’s One Health AMR Register (SOHAR) makes research into the global health threat more visible and accessible.

Led by the University of Strathclyde, in partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland’s Rural College, the University of the West of Scotland, and the James Hutton Institute, the SOHAR project highlights cross-disciplinary research and identifies knowledge gaps.

An updated SOHAR register launches today with added features, including searchable functions, a policy brief and project summary, outlining key findings and recommendations from the analysis of Scotland’s AMR research landscape.

Professor John Connolly, Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor Research at Glasgow Caledonian, who led stakeholder engagement to develop the SOHAR, said: "Scotland is playing a leading role in tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

“I’m proud to contribute to a study that enhances research coordination across the country, helping to shape the Scottish Government’s National Action Plan on AMR and identify key research and policy priorities."

Professor Fiona Henriquez-Mui, Head of Strathclyde’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and project lead, added: “By identifying research strengths, gaps, and opportunities, SOHAR provides practical value to a wide range of users - from policymakers and funders to researchers, practitioners, and industry. It highlights where AMR expertise lies, where work is ongoing, how funding is distributed, and key areas of research focus.”