2 x 20 minute presentations and followed by Q&A regarding biofilms in bacterial infections.

TOPICS COVERED

• What is biofilm?
• Where is it formed?
• What are the implications of biofilm in these areas?
• The incidence and prevalence of biofilm infection in the UK and across Europe
• The differences between naïve and mature biofilm and its impact
• What is the issue regarding treating biofilm-based infection with antimicrobials?
• What current guidance and evidence is in the public domain regarding mono and dual therapy antibacterial use with regards to biofilm?
• What strategies should we apply to overcome barriers regarding biofilm within the Covid environment?
• A case study regarding a respiratory infection - is biofilm in the forefront of my mind?
• A relevant second case study where the audience are asked what they would do?
• Q&A

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Any physician or pharmacist involved in treating severe infections.

SPEAKER

Professor Gordon Ramage, Microbiologist, University of Glasgow, School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing.

For more information, please contact: [email protected]