We’re excited to launch our new illustrated comic, designed to make antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and genomic science more accessible across disciplines.
Not only does this resource simplify complex ideas, but it also supports wider understanding of AMR and genomics among diverse audiences.
We first introduced the comic at the TARGetAMR Conference 2026 two weeks ago. During the event, delegates were able to explore the resource in person. Following its positive reception, we have now made it available online. Researchers, educators, and practitioners can be access, adapt, and reuse it more widely.
Supporting Genomic Literacy Across Disciplines
We developed the comic as an entry point to genomic literacy. Rather than targeting a single audience, it is designed to support transdisciplinary engagement. The comic provides a shared, accessible starting point for people working across fields such as health economics, geography, clinical practice, and microbiology.
By using visual storytelling, the comic helps make complex genomic concepts easier to understand and supports learning across disciplines. Consequently, it helps bridge gaps between fields and encourages a more integrated approach to AMR research
Encouraging Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange
Through this resource, we aim to support collaboration and knowledge exchange across the AMR research community. In particular, we hope the comic will spark new conversations and enable colleagues from different backgrounds to connect with genomic approaches and consider their relevance within their own work.
A Flexible Digital Resource
We now offer the comic as a flexible digital resource for the wider community. The comic can be used in teaching, presentations, workshops, and public engagement activities, supporting both academic and non-academic audiences. Therefore, it supports both academic and non-academic audiences in understanding antimicrobial resistance and genomics.
To maximise its reach and impact, we’ve shared the comic under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence. This means it can be freely shared, adapted, and reused, including incorporating individual panels into publications and other outputs, provided appropriate credit is given.
By making the comic openly available, we hope to encourage creative reuse. We aim to broaden engagement with AMR and genomics beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, ultimately supporting a more inclusive and collaborative research environment.
You can now view and download the comic on our website.
