Prof. Sano has been appointed as a new Chair of IWA Health-Related Water Microbiology Specialist Group at the WaterMicro2025. Prof. Sano will manage the IWA HRWM SG as a chair for coming two years.
Assoc. Prof. Sano contributed to the publication of WHO technical brief with regards to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH) and wastewater management. Technical brief on water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH) and wastewater management to prevent infections and reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Authors: World Health Organization, Food and Agriculture Organization, World Organization for Animal Health https://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/publications/wash-wastewater-management-to-prevent-infections-and-reduce-amr/en/