Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network: India (CAMO-Net India)

Purpose: To conduct research for optimising antimicrobial use in humans through three interlinked themes identified through a research roadmap and landscape review (medicines management; technology and innovation for optimised prescribing; culture, context, and behaviours).

Structure: Researchers will be connected via a global network built on existing collaborations between National Hubs (UK, Uganda, South Africa, India, Brazil) with complementary research theme expertise.

Opportunities for geographic (South-South and North-South) bilateral learning in research projects will maximise implementation and translational activities, facilitated by a comprehensive programme for knowledge mobilisation, capacity strengthening, and co-production for local context-specific, sustainable interventions.

National Hubs will link with existing structures and be supported by quality- assured technology laboratories (Malawi, Ghana, Thailand) to support activities.

Development of a Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Global Data Resource will provide underpinning network infrastructure for the global good.

Network growth: Shadow national sites (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Timor Leste) will participate in network activities to actively build research collaborations and capacity with the National Hubs. In years 1-2, they will identify national research priorities and conduct a pilot project in year 3.

The goal for a future iteration of CAMO-Net is that shadow national sites would become National Hubs, and new shadow sites would be identified.