As a physician and academic researcher I am acutely aware of the important role that antimicrobials have played in underpinning and ensuring the success of 21st century medicine. I am equally aware of the threats posed by bacterial resistance to antimicrobial agents and the almost empty antibiotic pipeline, caused by the combined catastrophes of antibiotic resistance and the market failure of antibiotic development.
I am pleased to support Antibiotic Action, which complements likewise initiatives internationally, and takes a fresh and strident approach in bringing our many concerns to the attention of governments, medics, and the public. I urge others to support and sign up to the aims of the this campaign ?through our joint actions we can and will bring about positive change and ensure we have effective antibiotics for many generations to come.