This article identifies antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a critical global threat that requires a transdisciplinary approach beyond traditional medicine. The authors highlight early-career researchers (ECRs) as essential leaders who bridge the gap between STEM, social sciences, and the arts to create innovative solutions. By utilizing advanced technologies like AI-driven drug discovery and creative public engagement such as art installations, these researchers address the behavioral and scientific roots of the crisis. However, the text warns that structural barriers, including funding instability and a lack of mentorship, threaten the long-term viability of this workforce. Ultimately, the source advocates for equitable support systems to empower the next generation in sustaining the fight against this "silent pandemic." Expanding the role of ECRs in policy and leadership is presented as a vital step toward a resilient global health future.

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• Bhalla N, Rabiey M, Bendale P, et al. From the lens of early-career researchers: bridging science, technology, arts, and humanities to tackle antimicrobial resistance[J]. Nature Communications, 2026.