IN-ARMOR Project Gains International Spotlight in Iceland for its Revolutionary Approach to Antimicrobial Resistance
Biokeralty Research Institute continues to strengthen its role as a bridge between the European Research Area (ERA) and global clinical practice through its participation in high-impact international projects. Recently, the IN-ARMOR project, an initiative aimed at transforming how we fight infections, has received significant media coverage in Iceland, appearing in major national outlets such as the daily newspaper Morgunblaðið and the broadcaster RÚV.
A Disruptive Strategy Against “Superbugs"
The media attention focuses on IN-ARMOR’s innovative approach to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which the World Health Organization (WHO) has designated as one of the top ten global public health threats. As traditional antibiotics lose their effectiveness, Biokeralty and its partners are working on Host-Directed Therapy (HDT).
Unlike conventional treatments that attack pathogens directly, this technology seeks to strengthen the body’s own innate immune defenses. By inducing host defense peptides (AMPs) and reinforcing epithelial barriers, the therapy helps the human body stop infections on its own, preventing bacteria from developing new resistance mechanisms.
European Collaboration and Global Impact
As a leader in open innovation and networking, Biokeralty collaborates with a consortium of 16 organizations from 10 countries. This ambitious research is backed by the European Union’s Horizon Europe program, which has allocated approximately €6 million to the project.
Beyond the scientific breakthrough, the project aims to:
- Save lives by providing new tools against resistant infections.
- Reduce the economic burden on healthcare systems, currently estimated at billions of euros due to AMR.
- Raise awareness among citizens and policymakers about the urgent need for sustainable solutions to tackle “superbugs".
This international visibility underscores Biokeralty’s commitment to sharing and generating knowledge that benefits both the Keralty community and society at large.
For those interested in reading the full reports from the Icelandic press, you can access them through the following links:
