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Amplified: stopping the superbugs - antibiotic-resistant bacteria

20 ^th February 2019

Antimicrobial resistance – or AMR, for short – is present in every country, and is an increasing threat.

In this episode of Amplified Emma Berntman, Hermes EOS’s engagement lead on this subject, discusses AMR: the ability of micro-organisms – such as bacteria, viruses and fungi – to adapt to, and overcome medications that once destroyed them.

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Emma Berntman

Sectors: Chemicals, Industrials, Pharmaceuticals

Dr Emma Berntman focuses on engagements in the pharmaceuticals, industrials and chemicals sectors. Prior to joining Hermes EOS, Emma was head of the environmental management programme for Sweden at a Nordic hotel chain. Emma holds an MSc in Biomedicine and a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology from Lund University in Sweden. Emma is fluent in English and Swedish and has a good working knowledge of Danish and Norwegian.

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