Join the new South Wales branch committee for a discussion about the main infection related issues facing us today.

Despite impressive scientific advances, infectious diseases remain one of the major threats to public health. As we have seen from recent events both locally and globally, there are still many controversial issues surrounding how we treat and prevent diseases ranging from measles to Ebola.

We invite you to join us for free at this public discussion with an eminent panel of academic, medical and policy experts from the South Wales region. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The discussion will cover key topics such as vaccination, immunology, viruses, the use antibiotics and antimicrobials, the emergence of ‘superbugs’ and any other issues or queries related to the hot topic of “Battling Infection”.

After the discussion there will be an opportunity to meet the panelists and other Society of Biology members to find out more about the topics discussed and the Society and its work. There will also be several interactive displays by researchers involved in infectious diseases.

Panel Members

• Professor Les Baillie, Cardiff School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Professor Rosemary Barnes, Cardiff Institute of Immunity & Infection
• Professor Rose Cooper, Cardiff School of Health Sciences
• Dr Marion Lyons, Public Health Wales
• Professor Eshwar Mahenthiralingam, Cardiff School of Biosciences
• Professor Andy Sewell, Cardiff Institute of Infection & Immunity

Contact and Booking
There is no charge for the event. Register your place on the eventbrite website. For further information about the event, please contact southwales@societyofbiology.org or Professor Denis Murphy.

Parking 
On street parking is available along Park Place and Museum Avenue, while the main entrance is located on College Lane.

Book your place here

View full event