Prof. Heather Pinkett on AMR and the Fight Against Superbugs
Prof. Heather Pinkett on AMR and the Fight Against Superbugs
Publish Date: 2026-03-13 12:02:00
Source Domain: www.technologynetworks.com
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most urgent global health challenges of the modern day. As microbes continue to develop genetic mutations that mitigate the lethal effects of antimicrobials, urgent strategies are needed that can combat AMR bacteria with precision.
Dr. Heather Pinkett, professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences at Northwestern University, believes a promising strategy for combating AMR bacteria could lie in targeting bacteria-specific ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters. Pinkett’s research into ABC transporters could lead to the design of specific inhibitors that target AMR bacteria while leaving the rest of the human microbiome intact.
As part of Technology Networks’ continued celebration of the achievements of inspiring women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM), we caught up with Pinkett to learn more about her research into bacterial pathogens, her motives for pursuing this field and what institutions can do to support women hoping to follow a similar career in STEMM.
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