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Data Tools for Antibiotic Resistance in the Clinical Setting
Through Citizen Science
Data tools and citizen science are where Petrified Bugs began. Our first volunteer-led initiative launched in 2023 with the creation of the Antibiotic Breakpoint Explorer (ABE) — a free web-based tool that helps clinicians, researchers, laboratorians, and educators better understand the interpretive criteria used to determine whether antibiotics are clinically effective.
This work was presented at IDWeek 2024 and sparked ongoing interest in using citizen science to support antimicrobial resistance (AMR) efforts.
Thanks to the success of ABE, we expanded into a dedicated platform: AntibioticTools.org — built to meet the educational and data needs of those working with antibiotic breakpoints in clinical practice, education and research. We're planning many more tools, visualizations, and collaborative content — and we'd love your help!
How to get involved?
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just passionate about infectious disease and data, there’s a role for you in our community.
Advisory Panel
Join a leadership circle that helps steer the mission.
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Meet quarterly
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Review content, contribute feedback, and help guide our next initiatives
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1 - 5 hour commitment/quarter
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Ideal for educators, researchers, clinicians, and professionals in microbiology or public health
Volunteer Group
Get hands-on with our ongoing projects.
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Contribute 5 hours/month
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Help build tools, test content, or support outreach
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Great for early-career professionals, students, or anyone curious about infectious disease and diagnostics
Next steps
Ready to help shape the future of antibiotic data tools?
Express your interest below and we’ll follow up with onboarding details.