Together against antibiotic resistance - our offer

The rapid spread of antibiotic resistance means that even simple infections can become difficult to treat with antibiotics. Increased access to new types of antibiotics and vaccines is crucial to ensure access to effective treatments against infections in the future.   
We can help with the development of new antimicrobial treatments, from substance to drug.

Read more about our work with antibiotics, vaccines & new antimicrobials:

RISE accelerates the development of new antibiotics
RISE guides in the development of vaccine
Juvabis & RISE are developing new substance for a cure against multi-resistant bacteria
 

Antibiotic resistance is not only a threat to human life and health, but also to important societal functions such as healthcare, pharmaceutical supply, food production, drinking water supply and wastewater management. 
We lead and participate in a variety of collaborative projects with partners from industry, academia and the public sector. These range from the availability of existing antibiotics, to wastewater treatment, food and drinking water safety, validation of diagnostic tests, and the importance of community engagement.

Read more about our work against antibiotic resistance from the societal perspective:

Antibiotic Smart Sweden 
PLATINEA platform preserves and enhances the value of existing antibiotics
Food & drinking water within total defence
Analysis of substances in biological samples and environmental toxicological tests

Evaluating how well protective equipment, medical devices and other healthcare products resist dirt and prevent infections is crucial to ensure safety and quality for example in healthcare.  
We offer everything from microbiological and biocompatibility tests to tests for bioburden, antimicrobial efficacy and sterility.  By following standards such as ISO, ASTM, EN, USP and FDA, we ensure that the products fulfil the requirements for different applications.

Read more about our work with protective equipment, medical devices & healthcare: 

Testing of protective devices
Test methods for healthcare textiles
Microbiological analysis methods

Hygiene, cleaning and disinfection are key areas for preventing infections and the spread of infectious agents. This reduces the need for antibiotics, which is an important part of combating antibiotic resistance.
We offer services aimed at improving both hygienic standards and functional properties of products and processes at laboratory, pilot or full scale. This includes evaluation and development of products, technologies, materials, procedures and services.

Read more about our work with hygiene & cleaning:

Cleaning and disinfection
Test bed for eco-smart and effective cleaning and disinfection
Preventing biofilm on surfaces

Animal welfare and effective hygiene practices prevent the spread of microbial infections throughout the food system. This reduces the risk of infections and the need for antibiotic treatment in both animals and humans.  
We offer a range of services related to challenges in food microbiology and farm animal health. We help assess microbiological risks in processes and products and we also carry out laboratory, pilot or full-scale tests, for example in laboratories.

Read more about our work with food production, food safety & animal husbandry:

Microbiologically safe and shelf stable food
Sustainable livestock production with good animal welfare and health

Residues of antimicrobial agents and resistant microorganisms accumulate in our immediate environment, especially in water and air. These contaminants lead to both the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance. They can arise from different environments such as hospitals, agriculture, industries and households.
We offer different technologies for the remediation of air, water or surfaces. For example, filtration, UV treatment or chemical treatment, monitoring microbial contamination in the environment. We can also assist in evaluating the effectiveness of different technologies to remove bacteria and viruses, which is often required to certify a new product or technology for a market launch.

Read more about our work with air & water treatment:

Industrial Water Management
Microbiological risk assessment of product, process and production
Filtration efficiency for viruses

Antimicrobial materials, surfaces and coatings prevent infections and thus reduce the need for antibiotics. Antimicrobial materials are used in a variety of applications such as wound healing products, odourless clothing and marine anti-fouling. The development of new antimicrobial products requires expertise in several areas, such as material science, microbiology and regulations. 
We offer development and evaluation of antimicrobial materials with a focus on safety and efficacy. We can also help evaluate the potential for a material or product to select for antimicrobial resistance.  

Read more about our work with antimicrobial materials, surfaces & coatings:

Antimicrobial Materials, Surfaces and Coatings
Choice of material in case of risk of contact infection
Trouble shooting microbiological deviations

Access to well-functioning analytical methods is important for mapping and detecting the occurrence and spread of antibiotic resistance and resistance genes. RISE has broad and deep expertise in microbiological analysis. We have access to a range of well-equipped microbiological labs where we work with a variety of techniques, from basic culture to DNA sequencing and advanced microscopy. We detect, quantify, characterise and identify different types of microorganisms, resistance genes and antibiotic resistance.

Read more about our work with microbiological evaluation & analysis:

Microbiological analysis methods
Induce antimicrobial resistance
DNA sequencing of microorganisms and microflora