Antibiotic Research UK launches small research grants programme
13th April 2021
York-based charity Antibiotic Research UK (ANTRUK) has launched a new small research grants programme in a bid to fund research into antibiotics and antibiotic resistance.
The scheme – which is the charity’s largest grants programme to date – will award one grant of up to £50,000 and six grants of up to £25,000 each.
These grants should focus on antibiotic resistance, new antibiotic therapies, health and societal impact of antibiotic resistance or antibiotic stewardship.
Applications to the scheme will be reviewed by independent external assessors and members of ANTRUK’s Science or Education Committee.
Antibiotic Research UK calls for clear guidance on the use of antibiotics and COVID-19 vaccines
9th February 2021
Antibiotic Research UK (ANTRUK) has urged the UK government to provide clarity on whether people receiving antibiotics can also receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
The charity, which provides support to people with antibiotic-resistant infections, has said it is clear that better patient advice regarding COVID-19 vaccination is needed.
“We are looking to the UK health authorities to provide clear advice to patients who are on antibiotics as to whether they can be given a COVID-19 vaccine or not,” said Colin Garner, chief executive of ANTRUK.