Join us for an insightful day, co-organised by Cepheid UK and Katy Heaney, focusing on the latest best practices, innovations, and future directions for the NHS in rapid diagnostics for respiratory and antimicrobial resistant infectious diseases.

TOPICS COVERED

This event will feature expert presentations, panel discussions, and interactive workshops designed to provide valuable insights and practical knowledge.
The event is a unique opportunity for attendees from across Microbiology, Point of Care, Clinical, Infection Control, and Public Health to engage, learn, and collaborate on addressing local challenges and driving quality improvement for healthcare systems and patients.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Microbiology, Biomedical Scientists, Point of Care (POCT), Infection Control (IP&C), Clinicians, Consultant Microbiologists, Nurses/Ward Staff, Public Health

SPEAKERS

• Chair: Mrs. Katy Heaney, Consultant Clinical Scientist, POCT Speciality Lead, Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services
• Dr. Kerrie Davies, NIHR/HEE ICA Clinical Lecturer, Consultant Clinical Scientist/Honorary Associate Professor, NIHR Leeds BRC, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust/Leeds University
• Prof. David Jenkins, Consultant in Medical Microbiology and Virology, Lead Infection Control Doctor, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
• Dr. Nneoma Okeke, HCAI Surveillance and Epidemiology Lead, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
• Mrs. Laura Boland, Head of Programmes, Evaluation & Insight, Health Innovation North West Coast
• Mr. Rhys Tassell, POCT Service Lead, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

For more information, please contact: [email protected].