Science in the Cinema presents Silent Pandemic
Presented by UCalgary's Cumming School of Medicine, and hosted in partnership with the Calgary Public Library.
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Where: Central Library, 800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB
Doors Open: 5:00 pm
Begins at: 5:30 pm
About the film:
For the first time in modern medicine, we’re facing the reality that antibiotic resistance is outpacing the development of new treatments and some bacterial infections may no longer be treatable. This has implications for all areas of medicine, from surgery to cancer care.
Silent Pandemic investigates this “antibiotic gap,” highlighting how countries and researchers are working together to curb the rise of drug-resistant infections.
After the film, UCalgary experts will build on the discussion of this growing global health issue and how we’re working to find new ways to outpace antibiotic resistance.
Presented by the University of Calgary's Synder Institute for Chronic Diseases. Hosted in partnership with the Calgary Public Library.
FREE admission and snack, seating is first-come, first-serve.
Meet the Speakers
Details coming soon!
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