FACULTY OF MEDICINE COMBATING ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE: INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES IN BELGIAN PRIMARY CARE The Department of General Medicine at ULiège is participating in two studies aimed at creating a more sustainable healthcare system which aim to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by improving antibiotic prescribing practices among general practitioners (GPs) in Belgium. The first is a study that proposes a diagnostic algorithm to reduce antibiotic prescriptions for sick children, thereby reducing the environmental impact of overconsumption. The second study seeks to identify what hinders or promotes the proper use of antibiotics in primary care in Belgium. It aims to empower patients and provide GPs with feedback on their prescribing habits. These studies, which seek to promote good health and responsible resource management, aim to contribute to the reduction of premature mortality linked to non-communicable diseases by promoting more judicious use of antibiotics and combating AMR. Marina Di Gregorio (marina.digregorio@uliege.be) FIND OUT MORE FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE STUDY OF THE SPREAD OF ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT BACTERIA AND RESISTANCE GENES IN THE ENVIRONMENT The Antibioboue project is part of the "One Health" approach, studying the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and resistance genes from sewage treatment plant sludge used as an agricultural fertiliser. This sludge, produced from hospital and domestic effluents, sometimes contains drug residues and pathogens. When spread on the soil, it can become a vector for the spread of resistance in the environment. This project analyses the risks of transfer of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and resistance genes to farm animals, particularly cattle grazing on treated land. In line with growing public health concerns, this work is part of a context where overconsumption and misuse of antibiotics are accelerating the emergence of resistance, recognised by the WHO as a major threat since 2001. Antibioboue contributes to a better understanding of the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance spread and to the development of sustainable practices to limit its impact on ecosystems and food chains. Damien Thiry (Damien.Thiry@uliege.be) FIND OUT MORE FACULTY OF PSYCHOLOGY, SPEECH THERAPY AND EDUATION HOW CAN WE PROMOTE THE ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS? In order to ensure a sustainable transition, technological innovations – whether biological, medical or constructionrelated – must be accompanied by effective adoption by citizens. The human factor plays a central role: even the most effective solution will have no impact if it is not accepted and integrated into everyday use. This is the perspective of the DUN³ES project, an interdisciplinary research project conducted at ULiège with the support of the Walloon Government. It aims to identify the psychosocial barriers and drivers to the adoption of products made from recycled materials. By analysing consumer perceptions, resistance and motivations, this research aims to support the behavioural change necessary for a more resilient circular economy. The PsyNCog department at ULiège is responsible for this behavioural aspect, working closely with the other scientific partners in the project. Benoit Dardenne (b.dardenne@uliege.be) FIND OUT MORE 11 | REPORT SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSITION AT ULIÈGE | 2024 – 2025
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