CAIC's AMR Action Podcast
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -The Canadian Antimicrobial Innovation Coalition (CAIC) is pleased to host a podcast series. Our AMR Action Podcast aims to elevate the diverse perspectives of individuals committed to the issue of antimicrobial resistance. We will discuss important topics through an innovation lens, and address solutions that can be suited to our Canadian health system. Please join us!
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Episodes
Episode 13: Senator Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia
February 14, 2024 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this thirteenth episode of the AMR Action Podcast, Dani Peters, CAIC Senior Advisor, speaks with Canadian Senator Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia. Senator Ravalia reflects on his years of practicing and teaching medicine in Newfoundland and Labrador and the importance of a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to addressing the issue of antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship. He also shares his insights as a parliamentarian on how the federal, provincial and territorial governme...
AMR Action Podcast Episode 12: Dr. Steffanie Strathdee
November 17, 2023 03:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn recognition of World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW), Steffanie Strathdee, Associate Dean of Global Health Sciences and Harold Simon Distinguished Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, joined the AMR Action Podcast to share the story of how her husband’s case of “Iraqibacter” led her to find a phage therapy that saved his life. Steffanie also shares her thoughts on opportunities for Canada to lead on AMR innovation, and the resourc...
AMR Action Podcast, episode 11: Dr. Andrew Morris
September 06, 2023 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBOur eleventh AMR Action Podcast features an interview with Dr. Andrew Morris, Chair of the Expert Panel on Antimicrobial Availability to discuss the Council of Canadian Academies report, Overcoming Resistance. The report, commissioned by the Public Health Agency of Canada, describes the pull incentives that could help boost the availability of novel antimicrobials in Canada. The report was released on September 7, 2023. Dr. Morris is the Medical Director of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Pro...
AMR Action Podcast, episode 10: Dr. Curtis Nickel
May 02, 2023 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MBIn this tenth episode of the AMR Action Podcast, Dani Peters, CAIC Senior Advisor, speaks with Dr. Curtis Nickel, Professor Emeritus, Department of Urology, Queen’s University and Kingston Health Sciences Centre, on the issue of urinary tract infections (UTIs), and why recurring UTIs present a public health issue, especially within the context of rising rates of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Learn more about Dr. Curtis: https://urology.queensu.ca/faculty/j-curtis-nickel
AMR Action Podcast episode 10: Dr. Curtis Nickel
May 02, 2023 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MBIn this tenth episode of the AMR Action Podcast, Dani Peters, CAIC Senior Advisor, speaks with Dr. Curtis Nickel, Professor Emeritus, Department of Urology, Queen’s University and Kingston Health Sciences Centre, on the issue of urinary tract infections (UTIs), and why recurring UTIs present a public health issue, especially within the context of rising rates of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Learn more about Dr. Curtis: https://urology.queensu.ca/faculty/j-curtis-nickel
AMR Action Podcast, episode 8: Dr. Henry Skinner
November 15, 2022 21:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBDr. Henry Skinner, CEO of the AMR Action Fund, joins Dani Peters, CAIC Senior Advisor, for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week to discuss the status of the global campaign to combat antimicrobial resistance in this 8th episode of the AMR Action Podcast. Dr. Skinner shares his perspective on the challenges with the broken market, and the barriers that need to be overcome in order to expedite innovation for new antimicrobials. He also discusses incentive models for policy makers and why more ro...
AMR Action Podcast, episode 9: Dr. Sue Twine, Dr. Danielle Peters & Alyssa McAdorey
November 15, 2022 21:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this ninth episode of the AMR Action Podcast, Dani Peters, CAIC Senior Advisor, speaks with Dr. Sue Twine, National Research Council of Canada’s Director General of the Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre, and researchers Dr. Danielle Peters and Alyssa McAdorey, about their work to address the growing public health threat of antimicrobial resistance and the importance of collaborating across institutions and industry in order to tackle the “next big silent pandemic.”
Episode 7 - Larissa Matukas
May 17, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBOur seventh episode of the AMR Action Podcast features Dr. Larissa Matukas, an Associate Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto, Head of the Division of Microbiology and an Infectious Disease Consultant at St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto. Dr. Matukas speaks about stewardship, surveillance and the use of diagnostic technologies to help combat antimicrobial resistance.
AMR Action Podcast, episode 7: Dr. Larissa Matukas
May 17, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBOur seventh episode of the AMR Action Podcast features Dr. Larissa Matukas, an Associate Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto, Head of the Division of Microbiology and an Infectious Disease Consultant at St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto. Dr. Matukas speaks about stewardship, surveillance and the use of diagnostic technologies to help combat antimicrobial resistance.
AMR Action Podcast, episode 6: Lorna McEwan
May 02, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode of the AMR Action Podcast, Lorna McEwan, a cystic fibrosis patient advocate spoke with Dani Peters, CAIC Senior Advisor, about her unique experiences as the oldest CF patient diagnosed at birth in Saskatchewan and her work as a CF advocate. Lorna shares her perspective regarding the importance of biomedical innovation, specifically how a gene-altering drug brought to Canada in 2021 has changed her life for the better. She also provides advice on how patients can advocate for ...
Episode 6 – Lorna McEwan
May 02, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode of the AMR Action Podcast, Lorna McEwan, a cystic fibrosis patient advocate spoke with Dani Peters, CAIC Senior Advisor, about her unique experiences as the oldest CF patient diagnosed at birth in Saskatchewan and her work as a CF advocate. Lorna shares her perspective regarding the importance of biomedical innovation, specifically how a gene-altering drug brought to Canada in 2021 has changed her life for the better. She also provides advice on how patients can advocate for ...
AMR Action Podcast, episode 5: Hailey Laxer and Kristine Russell
March 09, 2022 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBPatient advocates Hailey Laxer, cystic fibrosis (CF) patient, and Kristine Russell, sepsis survivor, speak with CAIC senior advisor Dani Peters about their unique patient journeys and how antibiotics have saved each of their lives. They discuss how the new antibiotic pipeline has dried up and the critical role of biomedical innovation in enabling Canadians to live healthier, better lives. Hailey and Kristine also share their personal stories and perspectives on how patients should be engaged...
AMR Action Podcast, episode 4: Lori Burrows and Gerry Wright
February 13, 2022 02:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBOur fourth episode of the AMR Action Podcast features professors Dr. Lori Burrows, Associate Director of the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research (IIDR), McMaster University, and Dr. Gerry Wright, Director of the IIDR, McMaster University. CAIC Senior Advisor Dani Peters speaks with Dr. Burrows and Dr. Wright about the McMaster Antibiotic Access & Capacity (MAAC) Project, a collaboration between CAIC and McMaster University. Steered by a committee whose members repre...
Podcast d'action sur la RAM, épisode 3: Dr. Daniel Thirion
November 23, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MBDans le troisième épisode du Podcast d'action sur la RAM, l’animatrice invitée Julie Barré s’entretient avec le Dr Daniel Thirion, Professeur titulaire de clinique à la Faculté de pharmacie de l’Université de Montréal, qui présente une perspective du Québec sur les innovations antimicrobiennes, la gérance des antimicrobiens et les raisons pour lesquelles combattre la résistance aux antimicrobiens est essentiel pour améliorer les résultats des patients. Julie Barré est une consultante sénior...
AMR Action Podcast, episode 2: George Zhanel & Daniel Thirion
November 21, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBOur second episode of the AMR Action Podcast features Dr. George Zhanel, Professor, Medical Microbiology/Infectious Diseases, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, and Dr. Daniel Thirion, Professor and Pharmacist, Universite de Montreal and Royal Victoria Hospital. CAIC Senior Advisor Dani Peters speaks with Dr. Zhanel and Dr. Thirion about a range of topics, including the role of federal and provincial antimicrobial resistance (AMR) programs, the challenges associated with i...
AMR Action Podcast, episode 1: Kevin Outterson
October 28, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBKevin Outterson, Professor of Law at Boston University, discusses incentive models for new antimicrobials and Canada's position internationally in the first episode of the AMR Action Podcast. Host: Dani Peters, Senior Advisor, Canadian Antimicrobial Innovation Coalition (CAIC).