Antimicrobial Resistance In Bacteria

111 researchers across 11 institutions

111 Researchers
11 Institutions
6 Grant PIs
16 High Impact

Research in antimicrobial resistance in bacteria investigates the mechanisms by which bacteria evolve to withstand antibiotic treatments. Studies explore genetic mutations, the acquisition of resistance genes, and the physiological adaptations that confer resistance. Methodologies include molecular biology techniques, genomic sequencing, and laboratory-based studies of bacterial growth and survival under antibiotic pressure. This area also encompasses the development and testing of novel antimicrobial agents and strategies to combat resistance.

This research holds significant relevance for Arkansas's agricultural sector, particularly in livestock and poultry production, where managing bacterial infections and ensuring food safety are critical. Public health is another key focus, addressing the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant infections in clinical settings and the wider community. Understanding resistance patterns in local environments and populations informs public health interventions and policy.

This field draws on expertise from host-pathogen interactions, bacterial genetics, food microbiology, and pharmacology. Engagement spans multiple Arkansas institutions, fostering a collaborative environment for addressing this complex challenge.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Yanbin Li University of Arkansas 79 22,462 Faculty High Impact
Steven L. Foley NCTR 41 5,952 ARA
Philip G. Crandall University of Arkansas 40 7,110 Faculty High Impact
Robert W. Bradsher UAMS 37 9,391 High Impact
Ashraf Ali Khan NCTR 36 3,895 High Impact
Shuliang Liu NCTR 36 3,833 High Impact
Corliss A. O’Bryan University of Arkansas 34 5,136 High Impact
Ying Fu University of Arkansas 34 4,296 High Impact Grants
Kristen Elizabeth Gibson University of Arkansas 28 3,014 Grants
Douglas Duane Rhoads University of Arkansas 27 3,433 Faculty High Impact
Abhinav Upadhyay University of Arkansas 26 2,142 Faculty High Impact
Donald G. Catanzaro University of Arkansas 23 2,104 Faculty High Impact
Sun Hee Moon UAMS 23 998
Mohammad Abrar Alam Arkansas State University 22 1,164 Faculty Grant PI High Impact
Saeed Ahmad Khan NCTR 22 1,437 High Impact
Kidon Sung NCTR 22 1,518 High Impact
En Huang UAMS 21 1,042 Faculty Grant PI
Chiqian Zhang Arkansas State University 21 2,199 Faculty Grant PI High Impact
Ehsaneh Khodadadi University of Arkansas 21 1,418 Graduate Student
Miseon Park NCTR 20 1,402
Host-Pathogen Interactions 66 Microbial Infections And Disease Research 52 Bacterial Genetics And Biotechnology 36 Food Microbiology 33 Pharmacological Effects And Toxicity Studies 26 Livestock And Poultry Management 18 Genomics And Phylogenetic Studies 17 Molecular Biology Techniques And Applications 16 Public Health Research 14 Nanoparticles: Synthesis And Applications 13 Disease Models, Animal 13 Salmonella And Campylobacter Epidemiology 12 Plant And Animal Studies 11 Phytochemicals And Antioxidant Activities 10 Materials Science Research 10

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW

Global trajectory
12,056 works in 2026
+2.9% CAGR 2018–2026
Leadership concentration
4.3% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 13
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2026 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 Harvard University 1,614
  2. 2 Case Western Reserve University 1,074
  3. 3 Johns Hopkins University 967
  4. 4 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 916
  5. 5 Cornell University 904

Cross-Institution Connections

Researchers at different institutions with overlapping expertise in Antimicrobial Resistance In Bacteria.

Steven L. Foley NCTR
81%
Tomi Obe University of Arkansas
Tahrir Alenezi University of Arkansas
69%
Ahmed F. Hikal NCTR
Kasey L. Walker University of Arkansas
68%
Ohgew Kweon NCTR
Raj KC. Hansa Arkansas State University
67%
R. E. Bowling UAMS
R. E. Bowling UAMS
65%
Melissa M. Frangie Arkansas State University
Steven L. Foley NCTR
63%
Abhinav Upadhyay University of Arkansas
Douglas Duane Rhoads University of Arkansas
61%
Saeed Ahmad Khan NCTR
En Huang UAMS
60%
Ashraf Ali Khan NCTR
Kevin D. Young UAMS
59%
W. Dwayne Collins Hendrix College
Douglas Duane Rhoads University of Arkansas
59%
Yasser M. Sanad UAMS

Researchers with Federal Grants

Ying Fu University of Arkansas 5 grants Mohammad Abrar Alam Arkansas State University 3 grants Kristen Elizabeth Gibson University of Arkansas 2 grants En Huang UAMS 1 grant Yasser M. Sanad UAMS 1 grant Chiqian Zhang Arkansas State University 1 grant
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