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BactiVac was recently involved in the Summit 2025 as one of their Delivery Partners. The meeting was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from the 11-13 March 2025. GAMRIF welcomed representatives from 125 Delivery Partners, funded researchers, and experts in the field of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) who shared the same objective: tackling the challenge of AMR.

The Summit was opened by David Wallace (Acting High Commissioner to Malaysia), Catherine West (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Indo-Pacific), and HE Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly bin Ahmad (Minister of Health for Malaysia). The meeting facilitated the sharing of effective practices, knowledge exchange between GAMRIF Delivery Partners and researchers, and questioning the status of AMR Research and Development (R&D) across the One Health spectrum, while also addressing the specific challenges faced by low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) in tackling AMR. The event concluded with a conversation about translating ideas into initiatives: how can the research community mobilise and take action?

BactiVac Board Representatives, Adam Cunningham and Peter Borriello, contributed to panel and fishbowl discussions. Adam shared crucial factors for viable and successful AMR innovations, including policy context, sustainable resources, and international collaboration, while Peter considered the current state of the innovation pipeline, highlighting existing opportunities and the steps needed to drive further progress. After hearing the importance of new collaborations and research opportunities as drivers of innovation, delegates were encouraged to make fast-paced introductions and swap contact details in a speed-networking session, introduced by BactiVac Operations Manager, Jo Dean.

BactiVac also had eleven GAMRIF-funded Catalyst Project recipients represented at the Summit, two of whom participated in the event. Nopadon Pirarat, Professor of Aquaculture at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, shared his reflections on the role of behavioural changes to mitigate AMR and , Professor of Biomedical Sciences at Zewail City of Science and Technology, Egypt, presented data from his catalyst project.

BactiVac is grateful for the opportunity to be involved in this insightful and engaging meeting where experts shared transformative ideas and forward-thinking perspectives, inspiring attendees to innovate, collaborate, and drive meaningful change.