Modernizing Antibacterial Drug Development and Promoting Stewardship
Antibacterial drug resistance is a global public health threat poised to worsen due to the combination of the inappropriate use of existing drugs and a marked decline in innovative antibacterial drug development. In order to tackle this problem, stakeholders must consider comprehensive strategies that address both drug development and stewardship.
On February 7, the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform convened an expert workshop, “Modernizing Antibacterial Drug Development and Promoting Stewardship” to explore a two-pronged approach to combating antibacterial drug resistance that includes: 1) the development of pathogen-focused antibacterial drugs that target the most serious public health threats; and 2) stewardship efforts for all antibacterial products in order to preserve their utility. Participating stakeholders included experts from the drug development and health care industries, the clinical community, government, and academia. These stakeholders shared their insights on potential frameworks and evidentiary considerations for pathogen-focused drug development, and efforts underway to promote the appropriate use of commonly used antibacterial drugs in the ambulatory care setting.
Agenda
Welcome and Introduction
Recap and Closing Remarks
Opening Comments
Targeting Drug Development for Patients with Serious Bacterial Diseases and Unmet Medical Needs
Stewardship and Benefit-Risk Considerations
John Powers
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine; George Washington University School of Medicine - Senior Medical Scientist; Leidos Biomedical Research
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John Powers
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine; George Washington University School of Medicine - Senior Medical Scientist; Leidos Biomedical Research
Evidentiary Considerations for Advancing Targeted Antibacterial Drug Development
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