University Distinguished Professor
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA, United States
Prof. Amy Pruden is the W. Thomas Rice Professor and University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech. She earned her B.S. in Biological Sciences (1997) and her PhD (2002) in Environmental Science, both at the University of Cincinnati. Her research and teaching focus on bringing a microbial ecological perspective to advancing control of pathogens and antibiotic resistance in the design and management of water, wastewater, and recycled water systems. Pruden has served on several National Academy of Sciences Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) committees: including Management of Legionella in Water Systems, the Environmental Health Matters Initiative, and the One Health Action Collaborative. Pruden is the recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award in Science and Engineering, the Paul L. Busch Award for innovation in water research, the Recipharm International Environmental Award, and is a fellow of the International Water Association.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
215 - Why We Need a One Health Approach for Controlling Antibiotic Resistance
Saturday, October 14, 2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM US ET
2060 - Role of the Environment in Antibiotic Resistance
Saturday, October 14, 2023
10:55 AM – 11:20 AM US ET