Oxoid Remel Microbiology innovates to combat AMR with advanced antimicrobial susceptibility testing
27 May 2026In this video, experts from Oxoid Remel Microbiology share how innovation in antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) is helping laboratories respond to the accelerating global challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Speaking from a scientific and R&D perspective, Jeroen Bursens, Scientific Affairs Manager, and Jani Holopainen, Head of R&D for Microbiology, discuss how continuous panel updates, close collaboration with pharmaceutical developers, and direct engagement with customers ensure that Sensititre® broth microdilution testing remains clinically relevant in an evolving resistance landscape.
The conversation highlights emerging Gram-negative resistance mechanisms, including metallo‑β‑lactamases and carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, and the importance of incorporating novel antibiotics, such as aztreonam/avibactam and sulbactam/durlobactam, alongside broad, well-balanced panels to support optimal treatment decisions.
Looking ahead, the team outlines how automation, data integration, customization, and academic collaboration are shaping the future of Sensititre®, reinforcing the laboratory’s critical role in antimicrobial stewardship and the global fight against AMR.
Interview recorded at ESCMID Global 2026.
Please note: This video was recorded when the speakers represented Thermo Fisher Scientific. Following a subsequent acquisition, the updated content is now hosted under the Oxoid Remel Microbiology company page.
About the company
Oxoid Remel Microbiology
Oxoid Remel Microbiology (Acquired from Thermo Fisher Scientific) has been a leader in microbiology products for over 100 years. Our Oxoid™, Remel™, SureTect™, Sensititre™ and TREK™ brands provide trusted microbiology solutions designed to support the diagnosis of infectious diseases, maintain food and beverage safety and authenticity, and help ensure accurate and reliable detection of microbial contaminants in the pharmaceutical industry.
We serve clinical laboratories, food and beverage laboratories, and pharmaceutical manufacturers with a broad portfolio of culture media, antimicrobial susceptibility testing tools, traditional and rapid food testing methods, quality control organisms, and laboratory consumables. Whether you're improving diagnostic accuracy in clinical care, simplifying your food safety workflow, or ensuring sterility and compliance in pharmaceutical production, our integrated solutions deliver reliability, efficiency, and confidence at every step.
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