On my MSc I received training from scientists, clinicians and experts from public health

Eleni stands in front of her poster exhibition at the University
Eleni Koursari
MSc Antimicrobial Resistance
Research project: identifying novel biomarkers to detect antimicrobial-resistant typhoid fever
Having perviously studied Medical Biochemistry, Eleni was attracted to her MSc by the global scale of challenges faced in the field of antimicrobial resistance. She is currently completing a research project identifying novel biomarkers to detect antimicrobial-resistant typhoid fever, and hopes to continue her research in AMR as a PhD student.
Eleni stands in front of her poster exhibition at the University

"Before undertaking my MSc in Antimicrobial Resistance, I was a previous Medical Biochemistry student at the University of Sheffield. I had a real passion for studying infectious diseases and so was searching for courses that will allow me to explore deeper into the topic. The global scale of antimicrobial resistance and the research involved in it, which is the aspect that I most enjoy doing, lead me to apply to this course. The university’s strong research reputation and the beautiful city of Sheffield were also aspects that I found really attractive.


A really special aspect was the training that we got not only from scientists but also clinicians, experts from public health and industry which set the scene of what occurs in real settings. The climax of this course was definitely the research project. I am very excited to be undertaking a bioinformatics based project working towards identifying novel biomarkers to detect antimicrobial-resistant typhoid fever.

Eleni Koursari

MSc Antimicrobial Resistance


"The MSc in Antimicrobial Resistance was an extremely rewarding experience, setting strong foundations for me to become a researcher in AMR. Its unique focus on all different aspects of antimicrobial resistance, starting from public health to industry and agriculture allowed me to gain a well rounded knowledge on the topic. A really special aspect was the training that we got not only from scientists but also clinicians, experts from public health and industry which set the scene of what occurs in real settings. The climax of this course was definitely the research project. I am very excited to be undertaking a bioinformatics based project working towards identifying novel biomarkers to detect antimicrobial-resistant typhoid fever.

"I am extremely grateful for everything that I have learned through the AMR course and the support I had from all academics, especially my project supervisor. I am looking forward to applying these skills in the research setting and I am confident that the experiences will enable me to continue my research career with a PhD. I cannot speak more highly of the MSc in Antimicrobial Resistance and would highly recommend."

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