Policy documents

The Microbiology Society issues topical briefing papers, position statements and consultation responses, which provide need-to-know information on various subjects such as hospital-acquired infections, climate change and pandemic influenza. These resources are prepared with the help of our members. To request hard copies of these resources please contact our Policy team on [email protected].

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    Policy briefings

    Policy briefings outline key microbiological issues and research for policy-makers, including antimicrobial resistance, human fungal diseases and climate change.

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    Position statements

    Position statements outline the Society's positions on key issues including tackling sexually transmitted infections, food security and safety and animal research.

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    Consultation responses

    Consultation responses communicate the expert knowledge and opinion of our members to policy makers on issues such as Brexit, biosecurity and the research environment.