Virtual Mission May 2021

The virtual Mission took place on 10-12 May 2021. The program offered a thematic approach:
- 10 May: Microbial Diagnostics
- 11 May: Antimicrobials and antimicrobial treatments
- 12 May: Preventives (& vaccines) and stewardship tools
Event hashtag: #AMRMissionUK
Program (BST; UK time)
10 MAY: MICROBIAL DIAGNOSTICS |
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01:00 – 01:15 pm |
Welcome by Dr Ruth McKernan; Neuroscientist, businesswoman and innovation leader. |
01:15 – 01:45 pm |
Impact of microbial diagnostics on the curbing of AMR in a UK perspective. |
01:45 – 02:15 pm |
Diagnostic innovation to combat AMR: pains and pearls from an industry viewpoint. |
02:15 – 02:30 pm |
How to fund innovation and global collaboration |
02:30 – 02:45 pm |
How NIHR can boost collaboration in the UK |
02:45 – 03:00 pm |
Q&A |
03:00 – 06:00 pm |
Partnering Program |
11 MAY: ANTIMICROBIALS |
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01:00 – 01:15 pm |
Welcome |
01:15 – 01:45 pm |
Small But Crucial – The Role of Biotech in Innovating Antibiotic R&D |
01:45 – 02:15 pm
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The future of AMR reimbursement: What types of products will succeed? |
02:15 – 02:30 pm |
How to fund innovation and global collaboration |
02:30 – 02:45 pm |
The Human Microbiome and its defensive actions against AMR |
02:45 – 03:00 pm |
Q&A |
03:00 – 06:00 pm |
Partnering Program |
12 MAY: PREVENTION & STEWARDSHIP |
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01:00 – 01:15 pm |
Welcome by Santiago Gonzalez; Senior Policy Advisor to Senator Michael Bennet, Colorado (USA) |
01:15 – 01:45 pm |
Potential impact of vaccination on curbing AMR from a UK and global perspective |
01:45 – 02:15 pm |
Innovation and global collaboration iiCON: developing infectious disease therapeutics. |
02:15 – 02:30 pm |
How to fund innovation and global collaboration |
02:30 – 02:45 pm |
Development, evaluation, and deployment of diagnostic tests for precision antimicrobial prescribing |
02:45 – 03:00 pm |
Q&A |
03:00 – 03:15 pm |
Closure of the Virtual Mission & look ahead to the Physical Mission in October |
03:00 – 06:00 pm |
Partnering Program |