The fourteenth biennial IBMS Congress scientific programme once again illustrated the diverse and evolving nature of specialties that comprise biomedical science and laboratory medicine. Reproduced below are selected summaries of presentations given on the microbiology, point-of-care testing, transfusion science and virology programmes.
What the future holds in microbiology – precision AMR project
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an ever-growing problem and is one of the biggest challenges that face us all today. Research and improvements in diagnostic microbiology are key to helping improving AMR and antimicrobial stewardship.
Without working to resolve AMR, there is likely to be poor clinical outcomes for patients. In 2019 funding was granted for a major project called Precision AMR. This project worked to break down barriers in AMR research; develop new diagnostic techniques; improve the quality and speed of re
