Policy Lunchbox – Anthony McDonnell, Review on Antimicrobial Resistance

Overview

Join the Biochemical Society, British Ecological Society, Royal Society of Biology, Society of Experimental Biology and Microbiology Society for Policy Lunchbox on Wednesday 13 July. Anthony McDonnell, Head of Economic Research for the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance, will discuss ‘Economic and policy solutions to drug-resistant infections: how the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance attempted to engage policy makers and achieve change’.

The Review on Antimicrobial Resistance was set up two years ago to find economic and policy solutions to the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance, and examine what government can do to stop this worrying health and scientific problem. Over the past two years, it has gained a large amount of press and policy traction both within the UK and abroad. During his presentation, Anthony will give his reflections on the event as the Review’s Head of Economic Research and will explain the attempts the review made to gain traction with policy-makers and the lessons that can be learned by the scientific community more broadly.

Anthony is Head of Economic Research for the independent Review on Antimicrobial Resistance, which was established by British Prime Minister David Cameron in 2014 and chaired by economist Lord Jim O’Neill. He has also set up a working group to examine how Clinical Trial Networks can be created to improve the investment case for new antimicrobials. Anthony has a master’s degree in Public and Economic Policy at the London School of Economics (LSE), where his dissertation assessed the effect electoral competition had on the quality of services in UK local government. He has previously worked on a project for the Greater London Authority, analysing how shale gas could impact the UK’s gas prices and how this, in turn, might impact London’s green energy plans. He has also worked as an assistant editor for LSE’s review of books blogs as well as undertaking several different research roles within LSE.

A free networking lunch will be served from 12:30–13:00, followed by the talk and questions from 13:00–14:00. Places must be reserved in advance.

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Booking details

This event is free and includes a networking lunch. However space is limited and places must be reserved in advance. Due to high demand for Policy Lunchbox events, the number of spaces for individuals in the same organisations will be limited. If the event is full, please sign up to the waiting list to be notified when a space becomes available.

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