Members & Collaborators

Central Management

With a central Management team, based at the University of Calgary, and five hubs across Canada

Meet CAN-AMR-Net Members

Herman Barkema

Dr. Herman Barkema

Scientific Director

Brigitte Otis

Administrative Coordinator

Golsa Kafili

Manager

Ontario Hub Lead

Dr. Mary E Wiktorowicz

Professor,
York University

Québec Hub Lead

Dr. Dao Nguyen

Professor,
McGill University

Atlantic Canada Hub Lead

Dr. Zhenyu Cheng

Associate Professor,
Dalhousie University

Prairies Hub &
Theme 1 Lead
(Professional & Disciplinary)

Dr. Simon Otto

Associate Professor,
University of Alberta

British Columbia Hub Lead, EDIA Champion &
ECR Team Lead

Dr. Amy Lee

Assistant Professor,
Simon Fraser University

Theme 2 Lead (Transdisciplinary Training & career Readiness)

Natasha Christie-Holmes

Dr. Natasha Christie-Holmes

Director, Strategy & Partnerships Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC)
Microbiology and Immunology
University of Toronto

Theme 3 Lead
(Excellence in Knowledge Translation & Communication)

Dr. Caroline Ritter

Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair in Social Epidemiology for Healthy Animals
University of Prince Edward Island

Theme 4 Co-Lead
(Indigenous Knowledge & Engagement)

Dr. Kerry Black

Associate Professor and Canada
Research Chair
Integrated Knowledge, Engineering & Sustainable Communities
University of Calgary

Theme 4 Co-Lead
(Indigenous Knowledge & Engagement)

Dr. Sean Hillier

Associate Professor and York Research Chair in Indigenous Health Policy
York University

The SAC is responsible for reviewing scholarship applications.

SAC Lead: Dr. Zhenyu Cheng

Year 1
Jen RonholmMcGill University
Andrew LangMemorial University of Newfoundland
Carolee CarsonPublic Health Agency of Canada
Margaret Haworth-Brockman National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases
Wael ElhenawyUniversity of Alberta
Zhenyu ChengDalhousie University
Year 2
Adrian Viens York University
Ayush Kumar University of Manitoba
Carolee CarsonPublic Health Agency of Canada
Caroline RitterUniversity of Prince Edward Island
Isaac Weldon Global Strategy Lab
Jen RonholmMcGill University
Margaret Haworth-Brockman National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases
Rhiannon Wallace Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Wael ElhenawyUniversity of Alberta
Zhenyu ChengDalhousie University

Become a member with CAN-AMR-Net

We welcome Canada-based individuals actively engaged in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), including:

  • Faculty members (early-career and senior)
  • Independent researchers
  • Knowledge users
  • Trainees (graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research staff)

Why join?
Membership connects you to a national network of experts and provides access to resources, events, and initiatives advancing AMR in Canada and globally.

How to apply
Membership is currently open to individuals based in Canada. To join, please complete the membership form. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis by the CAN-AMR-Net Executive Committee.

We look forward to working together to combat AMR.

Faculty Member

The CAN-AMR-Net welcomes faculty members, independent researchers, and knowledge users from Canadian institutions or organizations who are actively contributing to AMR research, policy, and knowledge translation. Our network spans diverse fields, including health sciences, veterinary medicine, environmental sciences, social sciences, and more, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation to address the global AMR challenge.

International researchers or professionals are also encouraged to apply. Eligibility for international membership is considered for those collaborating with a CAN-AMR-Net member or making significant contributions to AMR-related initiatives within the network. This approach ensures a global perspective while maintaining strong ties to the Canadian research community.

Membership offers a platform to engage with a growing community of AMR experts, access to collaborative opportunities, and participation in initiatives that drive impactful research and policy development.

If you are interested in joining CAN-AMR-Net as a member, please complete this membership form.

Membership applications are reviewed on a rolling basis by the CAN-AMR-Net Executive Committee, allowing you to apply at any time. 

We look forward to welcoming you and working together to combat AMR!

Student Member

The CAN-AMR-Net welcomes graduate students and Postdoctoral Fellows (PDFs) from Canadian institutions who are actively involved in AMR research across a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to health sciences, veterinary medicine, microbiology, environmental sciences, social sciences, and policy studies.

This inclusive approach ensures a diverse and interdisciplinary network of researchers contributing to the fight against AMR.

Membership provides an opportunity to connect with a national community of experts, participate in collaborative projects, and gain access to resources, events, and initiatives aimed at advancing AMR research in Canada.

If you are interested in becoming a member of CAN-AMR-Net, we invite you to complete this membership form. 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis by the CAN-AMR-Net Executive Committee, so you can apply at any time. 

We look forward to welcoming you to our network!

CAN-AMR- Net now has over 200 members across Canada!