Past seminars

Chair: Prof Chloe James (Chair in Microbiology, University of Salford)

13:00 - 13:05	Welcome and introduction Prof Chloe James (Chair in Microbiology, University of Salford)
13:05 - 13:25	Panel introduction Panellists: Prof Jo Fothergill (Director of Microbiomes Centre, Clinical Infection, Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool) Prof Shampa Das (Head of Dept of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool) Dr Clare Trippett (Principal Strategic Opportunities Manager, CPI) Dr Deborah O’Neil (Chief Executive Officer, NovaBiotics Ltd)
13:25 - 13:45	Panel discussion Panellists
13:45 - 13:55	Q&A session Panellists
13:55 - 14:00	Closing remarks Prof Chloe James (Chair in Microbiology, University of Salford)

Chair: Carmen Coxon (Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency, UK)

14:00 - 14:05	Welcome and introduction Carmen Coxon (Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency, UK)
14:05 - 14:10	The role of the MHRA and how we support AMR research and innovation Carmen Coxon (Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency, UK)
14:10 - 14:15	AMR surveillance of the food chain Kathryn Callaghan (Food Standards Agency, UK)
14:15 - 14:25	Health, safety and environmental considerations for AMR product developers Sean Simpkins (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, UK)
14:25 - 14:30	Considering AMR in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) Sheetal Ghelani (Clinton Health Access Initiative, USA)
14:30 - 14:55	Q&A with panel
14:55 - 15:00	14:55 - 15:00

Chair: Tina Joshi, Associate Professor of Molecular Microbiology, Co-Chair of Knocking Out AMR Project

13:00–13:15	PACE: 2024 Diagnostic Innovations funding call Clive Mason, PACE Programme Director, AMR
13:15–13:30	Microplate Dx research Paul Hoskisson, Microplate Dx Chief Scientific Advisor/ University of Strathclyde
13:30–13:45	Research opportunities in AMR Diagnostics Helen Dent, BIVDA
13:45–14:00	Panel Q&A

Chair: Emily Hugo-Webb (Policy and Engagement Manager, Microbiology Society)

13:00–13:15	An introduction to engaging with policymakers Emily Hugo-Webb (Policy and Engagement Manager, Microbiology Society)
13:15–13:20	My experience of engaging with policymakers Frances Spragge (Microbiology Society Parliamentary Internship)
13:20–13:25	My experience of engaging with policymakers Frances Spragge (Microbiology Society Parliamentary Internship)
13:25–13:35	Moving from academia to science policy; opinions on future of AMR policy Prof Robin May (Microbiology Society member; Chief Scientific Advisor at the Food Standards Agency)
13:35–13:45	The UK NAP and how to engage with it Connie Longmate (Team lead – IPC and AMR Department of Health and Social Care)
13:45–13:55	UNGA: What it is, how to get involved, what will be discussed AMR Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform Representative
13:55–14:00	Closing remarks and call to action Emily Hugo-Webb (Policy and Engagement Manager, Microbiology Society)