Antibiotic-resistant superbugs: can they be stopped?


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Nov 13 2023 32 mins  

In this episode the panel will address some of the issues we are facing globally with the rise of antibiotic resistance, review new and developing research in this area, and look at prevention and control measures that can be taken to reduce the impact and limit the spread of resistance.


Chair:

Dr Deirdre Fitzgerald Hughes, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Microbiology and Deputy Head of School of Postgraduate Studies, RCSI,

Speakers:

Professor Fidelma Fitzpatrick, Consultant Microbiologist, Beaumont Hospital and Head of Department, Clinical Microbiology, RCSI

Dr Caroline McCarthy, General Practitioner and Clinical Lecturer, Department of General Practice, RCSI