Theme 1: Introduction to Antimicrobial Resistance, and The Biology Behind It

Biology of Microorganisms

By Dr. Margert Lubwama

This was the first webinar of the program that introduced the concept of microbes, the differences between them how these differences can be observed and categorized. Dr. Lubwama takes us on a journey through history of microbiology, the definition, importance and description the ranks of taxonomy, morphology, physiological requirements for growth and growth cycle of bacteria and final a little information on viruses and fungi.

  • History of microbiology (-13:44)
  • Introduction (-9:27)
  • Taxonomy (-51:10)
  • Morphology of bacteria (-45:12)
  • Growth cycle of bacteria (-27:40)
  • Physiological requirements for growth of bacteria (-23:40)
  • Information on viruses (-20:50)
  • Information on fungi (-19:36)

This is the introductory session in a series of webinars under the Antimicrobial Resistance Ambassadors Program, a joint under Students Against Superbugs Africa and PAR Foundation, a joint under Students Against Superbugs Africa and PAR Foundation. The first of three under the subtheme Introduction to AMR and the biology behind it, aimed at introducing the concept of microbes, the differences between them how these differences can be observed and categorized