Anne Watt

Sep 25, 2023 | nature.com | Steven P. Djordjevic |Veronica M. Jarocki |Max L. Cummins |Anne Watt |Barbara Drigo |Ethan R. Wyrsch | +1 more

AbstractAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) — the ability of microorganisms to adapt and survive under diverse chemical selection pressures — is influenced by complex interactions between humans, companion and food-producing animals, wildlife, insects and the environment. To understand and manage the threat posed to health (human, animal, plant and environmental) and security (food and water security and biosecurity), a multifaceted ‘One Health’ approach to AMR surveillance is required.

Aug 10, 2023 | nature.com | Jessica E Stockdale |Kurnia Susvitasari |Benjamin Sobkowiak |Anne Watt |Norelle L. Sherry |Benjamin P. Howden

AbstractSerial intervals – the time between symptom onset in infector and infectee – are a fundamental quantity in infectious disease control. However, their estimation requires knowledge of individuals’ exposures, typically obtained through resource-intensive contact tracing efforts. We introduce an alternate framework using virus sequences to inform who infected whom and thereby estimate serial intervals.