Upcoming Events
Florey Institute Seminar Series (2017-18)
We are delighted to announce the first seminar in our 2017-18 seminar series.

Date
Time
Venue
Speaker
Title
Tuesday 07 November 2017
1pm
F2, Firth Court
Dr Andrew Edwards, Imperial College London
Staphylococcus aureus and the art of compromise

Bio: I am a lecturer in the MRC Centre for Molecular Bacteriology and Infection and my research focuses on determining the molecular basis of persistent infection in Gram-positive bacterial pathogens. In this talk I will describe how S. aureus adapts to the host environment by acquiring mutations that shut down fast growth and/or toxin production, which enable it to survive immune attack and evade antibiotic therapy. I will also explain how our understanding of these processes has identified new therapeutic targets to prevent or eradicate persistent staphylococcal infections.

Charity Bake Sale for World Antibiotic Awareness Week

On 16th November, Florey PhD students will be marking World Antibiotic Awareness Week with a bake sale in Sheffields' Royal Hallamshire Hospital. Come try our infectiously good cakes, all in aid of the Sheffield Teaching Hospital. 

Date
Time
Venue
Thursday 16 November 2017
1-3pm
Main entrance of Royal Hallamshire Hospital

We'd love you to contribute some homemade cakes or biscuits for our stall - be they 'superbug' themed or just very scrummy! If you would like to donate, please let us know by completing the short form below and we can send you more details.


The theme of this years' event is "Think twice, seek advice" reminding people to never take antibiotics without first consulting a qualified healthcare professional. At this time of year, when everyone is full of a cold and wait times to see a GP are long, it can be more tempting than ever to take left over antibiotics. However, in the case of a cold, taking antibiotics will have no effect on the virus causing the infection and may cause unwanted side effects. The best thing you can do is give yourself time to get plenty of rest and consult a doctor if your symptoms persist.
https://antibiotic.ecdc.europa.eu/en
The Drugs Don't Work

Our launch event was held on 19-20 September 2017 in the Diamond at the University of Sheffield. It was a 2-day symposium dedicated to antimicrobial resistance and host-pathogen interactions.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our launch event (#TDDW).