Female trailblazers in AMR

Trailblazers are pioneers; someone who forges forward where others do not, and sets the trail for others to follow.

The inaugural AMR Trailblazers programme, a new, global recognition-based award, has been established by CSIRO and the Fleming Initiative, to recognise the achievements of women around the world who are leading and inspiring action on AMR.

We will be welcoming world-leading organisations to nominate women who are working to minimise AMR across disciplines and sectors that comprise a One Health approach (human, animal, and the environment).

Our expert panel will weight submissions to account for those who may be working in more resource-limited settings, or whose work looks to address inequity seen across and within populations with respect to AMR.

The achievements of the Trailblazers will be celebrated and amplified through prominent profiles featured in a dedicated section of the Fleming Initiative website.

These profiles will showcase the Trailblazers’ diverse expertise and contributions to minimising the impact of AMR and provide opportunities for them to connect with fellow experts, potential collaborators, and a global audience.

By supporting these women we hope to

• Increase the number of women working in AMR-related fields and therefore contribute to efforts to redress inequity seen within Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Medical careers.
• Highlight pioneering work being undertaken across sectors and in regions not captured by traditional academic literature.
• Build a stronger, more inclusive, and supportive AMR community.
• Continue to raise awareness amongst the public of antimicrobial resistance and improve collaborative efforts in AMR.

Recognition at AMR 2026

The final Trailblazers will receive invitations to attend the Summit and where they will also be formally acknowledged.