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In this three-part podcast series “Resisting the Resistance: Experts versus Superbugs,” host Hannah Moir leads a roundtable discussion with experts Luke Moore, Timothy Rawson, and Derek Cocker.
They outline the current state of the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), discussing the latest developments in prevention strategies, and the need for sustainable access to effective antibiotics. The series sheds light on how these factors may impact our battle against AMR and offers valuable insights from the experts as they explore the potential for a new era in the fight against superbugs.
Episode 1: The Threat of Superbugs and the Global Fight Against AMR
Our experts consider the most recent global data on the forecast of AMR, the factors propelling the battle against resistance, and the impact on public health. They discuss the immediate challenges and emphasise the urgency of the problem.
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Episode 2: Antimicrobial Stewardship and Diagnostics Tools for Frontline Healthcare
Our experts discuss the key concepts to supporting the frontline fight against AMR through the importance of antimicrobial stewardship practices, sustainable access to effective antibiotics, and the role of diagnostic tools in supporting these efforts.
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Episode 3: Innovations and the Future of AMR through Sustainable Access and Global Collaboration
Our experts discuss the necessity of global access to antibiotics and the role that key stakeholders play in paving the way for future solutions to address the issue of AMR. They provide insights into the pathways towards a sustainable future.
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Speakers:
Luke Moore1
Timothy Rawson2
Derek Cocker3
1. Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, Department of Infectious Disease, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, UK
2. Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology specialist trainee, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Honorary Clinical Lecturer, Department of Infectious Disease, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, UK.
3. Academic Clinical Lecturer in Infectious Diseases and Global Health in the David Price Evans Infectious Diseases & Global Health Research Group, part of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at the University of Liverpool, UK where his current work focuses on evaluating the One Heath drivers of antimicrobial resistance.
Moderator
Hannah Moir1
1. Head Medical Writer, Moderator, and Educator, EMJ, London, UK. Senior Fellow (Associate Professor in Health & Exercise Prescription), Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education, Kingston University, London, UK.
References
1. The Lancet Series on Antimicrobial Resistance: The need for sustainable access to effective antibiotics. May 2024. Available at: https://www.thelancet.com/series/antibiotic-resistance?dgcid=tlcom_infographic_amr2024_lancet. Last accessed: 15 October 2024.
