St Francis College hosts AMR international conference in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: St Francis College for Women, Begumpet, hosted an international conference on antimicrobial resistance on January 9, marking the conclusion of a joint study abroad programme with a US university.
The Department of Microbiology at St. Francis College for Women, in collaboration with Case Western Reserve University, organised the academic initiative, which ran from December 28, 2025, to January 8, 2026. The programme culminated in ICMIC’26 the International Conference on “Novel Therapeutics to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance: Advancing Collaboration, Innovation & Sustainability”.
Study abroad programme promotes global research exposure
The integrated programme aimed to immerse students in scientific inquiry while promoting global research collaboration and cultural exchange. The initiative was coordinated by P Roselin, head of the Department of Microbiology, and Priyusha Pokala from Case Western Reserve University.
Experts discuss sustainable solutions to AMR
The conference brought together researchers, academicians and industry professionals to discuss collaborative and sustainable approaches to tackling antimicrobial resistance. It was inaugurated by Uma Joseph, principal of St Francis College for Women, who underscored the need for international collaboration and innovative research to address global health challenges.
Roselin, who convened the conference, outlined its objectives and highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary engagement. The inaugural session featured a keynote address by Navin Pawaskar, director of JIMS Hyderabad, who spoke on recent advances in antimicrobial research in a lecture titled “From Microcosm to Macrocosm: An Ecological Approach to the Antimicrobial Resistance Challenge”.
Focus on One Health and research advances
Joveeta Joseph, head of microbiology services at the LVPEI Network, attended as guest of honour and spoke on the One Health framework, highlighting the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health in addressing antimicrobial resistance.
K Madhuri, associate professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, served as a resource person for a technical session. The conference also saw the release of its proceedings and paper presentations on recent advances in antimicrobial resistance research.
The valedictory session, presided over by Uma Joseph, emphasised the value of international exposure and research-driven learning. The event concluded with certificate distribution and student feedback sessions.
