Antibiotic Awareness: Do Bugs Need Drugs? Join us for discussion and dessert as we explore the latest research and developments with professionals working to address the concerns of antibiotic resistance
Date/Time: Nov 6 2017, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Vancouver, Science World at TELUS World of Science | Event calendarCost: Free
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Antibiotics have been successful in the treatment of many infectious diseases over the last 70 years. However, antibiotic resistance is increasing rapidly and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), each year 700,000 people die because of antibiotics-resistant bacteria. Are we approaching the end of antibiotic effectiveness?
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Experts
Dr. David Patrick
Professor, School of Population and Public Health, UBC
Medical Epidemiology Lead for Antimicrobial Resistance and the Do Bugs Need Drugs? Program, BC Centre for Disease Control
Dr. Victor Leung
Medical Director, Infection Prevention and Control
Medical Lead, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
Providence Health Care
Dr. Bob Hancock
UBC Killam Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, UBC
Director, Centre for Microbial Diseases and Immunity Research (CMDR)
Canada Research Chair Holder in Health and Genomics
Moderated By
Bruce Claggett
Senior Managing Editor, NEWS 1130
This evening event is presented in collaboration with the BC Centre for Disease Control.
Please note: this is a private, adult-oriented event and TELUS World of Science will be closed during this discussion.
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