Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has increased alarmingly, accelerated by the overuse of antibiotics in many countries for medicinal but also agricultural purposes. The scale of this problem has exploded in recent years, with AMR now being widely reported throughout the globe. Scientists fear that we may now be close to tipping point where many of our front line drug therapies will be useless, triggering a public health and economic disaster. AMR is a complex issue, requiring a complex global solution.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has increased alarmingly, accelerated by the overuse of antibiotics in many countries for medicinal but also agricultural purposes. The scale of this problem has exploded in recent years, with AMR now being widely reported throughout the globe. Scientists fear that we may now be close to tipping point where many of our front line drug therapies will be useless, triggering a public health and economic disaster. AMR is a complex issue, requiring a complex global solution.
We are honoured that Professor Dame Sally Davies will be delivering the 2017 IFoA’s Spring Lecture on the subject of AMR. Dame Sally will explore why AMR has developed to such an extent that it is now a threat to society. Furthermore, she will explain the roles and responsibilities of the government, policy makers and healthcare professionals in tackling this problem.
Come and join in the lecture and discussion on how we can all work together to face the challenges of AMR.
The lecture will be live streamed so if you are unable to attend in person you can still join in the event by signing up HERE
Speakers
Professor Dame Sally Davies
Professor Dame Sally C Davies FRS FMedSci
17.45 - 18.00 Registration
18.00 - 19.00 Lecture
19.00 - 19.25 Q&A
19.25 - 19.30 Closing remarks
19.30 - 20.00 Drinks reception
20.00 Close
Location
Address
Royal College of Physicians
11 St Andrews Place
Regent’s Park
London NW1 4LE
Nearest Public Transport
Regent's Park station on the Bakerloo line (5 minutes walk)
• Great Portland Street Station on the Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith and City lines (5 minutes walk)
• Warren Street Station on the Victoria and Northern lines (10 minutes walk)