There is growing evidence that urinary tract infections, which afflict millions of Americans a year, mostly women, are increasingly resistant to antibiotics, turning a once-routine diagnosis into one that is leading to more hospitalizations, graver illnesses and prolonged discomfort from the excruciating burning sensation that the infection brings.
Freddie is an international student from China studying computer science at GW. He is currently in his second year of MS degree and he had software engineering internship experience in both front-end and quality assurance. At ARAC, Freddie is a graduate research assistant working on two fields: programming, trouble-shooting and maintenance of the Hamilton automated robots, and Linux (Bash/Perl script) programming of the GW high performance computing system: Colonial One & Pegasus. Besides his passion in software engineering and bioinformatics, Freddie is also a professional photographer and graphic designer.
Isabelle graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Microbiology and multiple years of lab experience. Previously, Isabelle spent time as an undergraduate researcher working on a study involving the characterization of genes that affect spore germination in Bacillus subtilis. She plans on completing a MPH within the near future to pursue a career in epidemiology.
Francesca Cetta is a rising senior at Holton-Arms School. During her time at the Antibiotic Resistance Action Center, she is helping the lab complete procedures to isolate bacteria and test for antibiotic resistance in retail meat. Francesca is interested in studying public health in college and knows that this experience will prepare her well.
Pascale is a rising senior at the Holton-Arms School in Bethesda, Maryland. Pascale has always been interested in biology and is working with ARAC to gain experience in a research setting and learn more about antibiotic resistance. She assists with laboratory procedures and is excited to continue with ARAC this summer.
Anushree Rai is an international student from Canada at GWMISPH (Milken Institute School of Public Health). She is currently a second year in her MPH degree in the Department of Prevention and Community Health with a concentration in Health Promotion. At ARAC, Anushree is a research assistant working on data analysis of a normative study that looks at patient perceptions of antibiotics and antibiotic prescription.
Various consumer and public health organizations urge Wendy's to fight antibiotic resistance by joining its fast-food competitors and adopting a policy to end antibiotic overuse in its beef supply.
A new report by the United Nations and other international health organizations say the overuse of antimicrobial drugs in humans, animals and plants is fueling resistant pathogens that could kill 10 million people annually by 2050.
Bacteria are rebelling. They’re turning the tide against antibiotics by outsmarting our wonder drugs. This video explores the surprising reasons.
Kristan Buotte is a graduate research assistant at ARAC. Kristan received her Bachelor's in Public Health Environmental Science from University of Massachusetts Amherst and is currently an MPH candidate at the Milken School of Public Health, with a concentration in Environmental Health Science and Health Policy.
