The Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) is marking International Pathology Day this year on Wednesday 6 November with a day-long virtual conference looking at the issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
The prediction is that unless we take urgent action, 10 million people each year could die from AMR by 2050. Antimicrobial resistance is one of most pressing global health challenges being faced today. It affects everyone, everywhere, regardless of income status or nationality. From misuse and overuse of antibiotics lack of clean water inadequate healthcare infrastructure, the causes of AMR are complicated and critical.
RCPath will be welcoming Professor Dame Sally Davies, the UK’s Special Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance, as a special guest at the conference. She will open the conference in a discussion alongside Dr Bernie Croal, College President and Dr Noha El Sakka OBE, Vice President for Communications. This discussion will emphasise the critical importance of international collaboration and adopting a One Health approach in combating AMR.
The programme for the virtual conference, held in partnership with the British Society for Haematology (BSH), will include:
- Insightful talks: learn about the history of AMR, current challenges, and future solutions including One Health approaches
- Roundtable discussion: featuring lively discussions on global perspectives on AMR, inspired by RCPath’s six-part webinar series from earlier this year
- Lunchtime activities: presentations highlighting College work around AMR
- Themed digital poster competition: Participate and stand a chance to win cash prizes while showcasing your work and research creativity find out how to enter here.
See full details and book your place here - https://www.rcpath.org/international/projects/international-pathology-day.html