In this special episode, I'm joined by three leaders who helped shape the conversation at the 2025 Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Summit in Detroit: Dr. Lauren Hunt, Dr. Linoj Samuel, and Dr. Robert Tibbetts. Together, we explore how this intimate, multidisciplinary summit brought together clinical microbiology, infectious diseases, stewardship, public health, policy, and veterinary medicine to tackle the growing challenges of antimicrobial resistance.

We break down the key themes that emerged throughout the meeting—shared accountability, One Health collaboration, diagnostic innovation, payer perspectives, and the urgent need for equitable access to testing. You'll hear about surprising insights, personal stories that brought AMR's impact into sharp focus, and the collaborative projects already taking root as a result of this year's summit.

Whether you're on the bench, managing stewardship programs, shaping policy, or simply passionate about the future of diagnostics, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the conversations and partnerships driving AMR action forward.

Thank you to Lauren, Linoj, and Robert for joining me—and to everyone committed to advancing the fight against AMR. One Health, one fight.

Additional Resources from the 2024 AMR Summit

If you'd like to explore more background from last year's summit, here are two excellent resources:

• 2024 AMR Summit Article Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology (ASHE) DOI:10.1017/ash.2025.10039

• ASHE Podcast Episode Recapping the 2024 Summit 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YBcDwgfYIy75pTVjCZZ5Y?si=jb8N_3AIQdOmcC2YaOvOag

Want to Contribute or Get Involved?

If you're interested in contributing ideas, collaborating on AMR initiatives, or learning more about future AMR Summits, you can reach out directly to:

Dr. Lauren Hunt

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