The University of Warwick in collaboration with Cytecom LtdLink opens in a new window and Medilink MidlandsLink opens in a new window has teamed up to organise the "Innovations against AMR" event as part of the World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) 2023.

To tackle the growing issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) a collaborative effort is essential between academic researchers, industries, charities, policy makers and communities. This event aims to bring together experts of the field and provide a platform to establish links across academia and industries, showcase innovations and communicate them to wider audiences.

Event information

Location: Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building (IBRB), University of Warwick, Coventry (UK)

Date: Friday, 24th November 2023

Time: 10:00 - 16.00 GMT

The event is free to attend and refreshments will be provided.

Schedule

10:00 - 10:30 Registration & coffee

10:30 Opening remarks

Dr Magdalena Karlikowska (Cytecom) and Dr Chiara Borsetto (University of Warwick)

SESSION ONE: Understanding the Multidimensional Challenges of AMR

Chair: Dr Magdalena Karlikowska, Cytecom

10:40 Dr David Jenkins, President of the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

What sort of problem is antimicrobial resistance? From pathogens to politicians.

10:55 Dr Chiara Borsetto, Assistant Professor at the University of Warwick

Impact of pharmaceutical manufacturing waste on AMR in environment and human health.

11:10 Dr. Gemma Hill, Innovation Technical Expert at Severn Trent

Tackling antibiotic resistance in the water sector: Current strategy, knowledge gaps and research needs.

11:25 BREAK - Exhibition & Posters 

11:40 SESSION TWO: Redefining Drug Discovery for Antimicrobial Resistance

Chair: Dr Chiara Borsetto, University of Warwick and Dr. Pan Prasongpholchai, University of Warwick

11:40 Prof Miguel Camara, Prof of Molecular Microbiology at the University of Nottingham and Co-Director of the National Biofilm Innovations Centre

NBIC AMR research highlights and facilities at Nottingham University

11:55 Dr Rahmi Yusuf, Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Microbiology at the De Montfort University

Incorporating a modular approach in the design of an antibiotic screening platform

12:10 Flash presentations from selected abstracts

12:30 LUNCH BREAK – Exhibition & Posters

13:15 SESSION THREE: AMR Innovation - Addressing the AMR Challenge from All Angles

Chair: Andrew Shortt, Innovate UK EDGE

• Richard Thomas, Managing Director at CitroxLink opens in a new window
• Stephanie Lesage, CEO at Oxford Silk Phage TechnologiesLink opens in a new window
• Gracy Sailo-Lebeau, Director of Technical Projects & Head of R&D at Residual Barrier TechnologyLink opens in a new window
• Neil Stentiford, Managing Director at Soewound

14:00 BREAK – Exhibition & Posters

14:20 SESSION FOUR: West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator Panel

Chair: Dr Ben Roberts, Medilink Midlands

• Hem Patel, Managing Director at ActivePureLink opens in a new window
• Magdalena Karlikowska, CEO at CytecomLink opens in a new window
• Mohammed Yasin, Managing Director at Hydrogel HealthcareLink opens in a new window
• Alistair Wilson, CEO at SeptestLink opens in a new window
• Dave Seaward, Projects Director at 3P InnovationLink opens in a new window

15:05 Closing remarks & best poster prize

15:10 – 16:00 Networking

Registration and Abstract submission

We invite you to submit your abstract for Oral or Poster presentation. A prize for best poster will be sponsored by Medilink Midlands.

To register to the event please use this linkLink opens in a new window.

To submit your abstract, please fill out this form.

Key deadlines

Abstract submission for oral presentation: Wednesday, 8th November 2023

Extended abstract submission for Poster presentation: Monday, 13th November 2023

Poster guidelines

Posters presented should be in portrait orientation and size A0 or A1.

Directions

The event will be held in the IBRB, Gibbet Hill Campus, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL.

View directions for visiting the University of WarwickLink opens in a new window for further arrival information.

Parking on campus for visitors is available on a first-come first-served basis, and is operated through pay and display. More info on parking for visitors is available hereLink opens in a new window. Link opens in a neLink opens in a new window

For more information please contact Dr. Chiara Borsetto ( ) or Dr. Magdalena Karlikowska ( )