Introduction

Antibiotic, or antimicrobial, resistant organisms are killing 25,000 people a year across Europe - almost the same number of people who die in road traffic accidents. As microbes (i.e. bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi) continue to develop resistance, and the flow of new antimicrobials is diminishing, there is now a real threat to human health.
To help better understand this topic, this ChemNet event will explore the barriers to new antimicrobials, ensuring appropriate use of current drugs, making sure that money is invested in tackling superbugs and, why antimicrobial resistance is a global issue.
Speakers Professor Barry Cookson and Dr James Spencer.

Sponsorship & supporting organisations

We would like to thank the Mayor of London and the Department for Education for their funding of this event through the London Schools Excellence Fund

Venue

St Olave's School

Great Hall/Chapel, St Olave's School, Goddington Lane, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 9SH, United Kingdom

Organised by

ChemNet, St Olaves and funded by a grant from the London School's Excellence Fund.

Contact information

Vicki Symington
Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, London, United Kingdom
020 74403361
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