Talk: Fighting superbugs with tiny warriors
This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2025.
By 2050, antimicrobial resistance could be responsible for 10 million deaths each year. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to resist the medicine designed to kill them, making infections harder – or sometimes impossible – to treat. Good viruses, known as phages, are the solution. Unlike human viruses, phages only infect and kill bacteria.
Join Dr Franklin Nobrega, part of the Fighting Superbugs main exhibit, as he explores the power of these tiny warriors that fight superbugs and learn how you can help us save lives.
Attending the event
The talk will be held on Thursday 3 July 2025, 12pm – 12.30pm.
- Free to attend, no ticket required
- The room has limited capacity, so we recommend that visitors arrive at least 10-15 minutes before the talks. We operate a first-come, first-served policy
- The talk will take place in person at the Royal Society and will also be livestreamed on the Royal Society YouTube channel
- Live subtitles will be available in-person and virtually
- Suitable for students (14+)
- Travel and accessibility information and details on planning your visit - contact us directly to arrange any specific accessibility requirements
- Food and drink will be available for purchase at our onsite café
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