About us

Maarten van Dongen, founder of AMR Insights, is a Molecular/Medical Microbiologist with a passion for making a difference. After earning his PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Amsterdam, he worked in the international Pharma and Biopharma industries, later advising public and private organizations worldwide on Life Sciences and innovation. In 2017, he founded AMR Insights with one goal: to fight the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

AMR Insights serves as a vital platform, helping professionals across the human, animal, food, and environmental sectors protect the effectiveness of antibiotics. By providing up-to-date information, targeted training, and valuable networking opportunities through international symposiums and innovation missions, AMR Insights plays a key role in ensuring AMR doesn’t compromise our health and food safety.

“As a microbiology student, I was driven to use my knowledge to make the world a little better,” says Maarten, and that drive continues to fuel his work today.

AMR Insights based in Amsterdam

AMR Insights, located in the heart of Amsterdam, is positioned at the center of one of the world’s most vibrant and globally connected cities. Nestled along the iconic Keizersgracht (“Emperor’s Canal”), our offices are surrounded by the rich history and innovation that make Amsterdam a hub for international collaboration and progress.

Memberships

AMR Insights is proud to be an active member of and participant in leading global initiatives, including:

British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (UK)
CDC AMR Challenge (US)
Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition (US)
BactiVac Network (UK)
GASPH (Founding Partner)
B2B2B AMRDx (JPIAMR Network)

Through these partnerships, we are driving innovation and collaboration to combat antimicrobial resistance on a global scale. Together, we are making a lasting impact in the fight against AMR!