Jonas Bonnedahl

Jonas Bonnedahl is a Senior Associate Professor at Linköping University's Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, within the Division of Inflammation and Infection. His research focuses on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) dynamics, particularly investigating how wild birds like gulls act as vectors for spreading antibiotic-resistant bacteria between ecosystems and humans. He leads studies on AMR transmission via bird guano, wastewater treatment plants, and landfills, emphasizing the role of migratory birds in global AMR dissemination. His work combines genomic analysis, satellite tracking, and environmental sampling to understand AMR spread mechanisms and climate change impacts. Key collaborations involve tracking gull movements to identify high-risk environments for AMR exchange. Bonnedahl's research highlights urgent need for improved waste management and antibiotic stewardship to mitigate AMR threats to public health.

• Education: Not explicitly detailed in texts.
• Key Research Themes: Wildlife-borne AMR, environmental health, zoonotic pathogens, and antibiotic resistance epidemiology.

His recent studies include surveillance of avian influenza in remote regions, detection of tet(X4) resistance genes in black kites, and genomic comparisons of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in human and avian populations. Bonnedahl advocates for coordinated global strategies to combat AMR, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.