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On April 9th, 2025, 20:30, at Voltahalle Basel, the
Interfinity Festival, in collaboration with
NCCR AntiResist at the
Biozentrum Basel, presents
“Surviving Superbugs – A Dance To Resist”. This unique interdisciplinary dance performance sheds light on the growing threat of antibiotic resistance. Through the fusion of science, choreography, music, and visual arts, the event vividly illustrates the complex mechanisms behind bacterial resistance to antibiotics and the ongoing battle against “superbugs.”
Internationally acclaimed choreographer Giuseppe Spota and his MiR dance ensemble, alongside award-winning composer Yair Klartag and visual artist Michele Innocente, take the audience on a captivating journey into the human body, exploring the microscopic battleground where antibiotics and resistant bacteria clash. The performance is narrated by Dr. Henry Legg, who skillfully bridges the worlds of science and art to communicate the grave risks posed by this “silent pandemic.”
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Following the performance, audience members are invited to engage with scientists and experts during a post-event apéro, offering a rare opportunity to discuss one of today’s most pressing global health challenges in an informal setting.
The event will be opened with a keynote address by Kaspar Sutter, Member of the Cantonal Government of Basel.
On April 7, 2025, 19:30, at Biozentrum Basel, a thought-provoking panel discussion features leading experts in the field, including
NCCR AntiResist directors Prof. Dr. Christoph Dehio and Prof. Dr. Nina Khanna, Anne Lévy (Director,
Swiss Federal Office of Public Health), Dr. Ken Bradley (
Roche), Dr. Marc Gitzinger (CEO,
BioVersys), and Martin Heidecker (
AMR Action Fund). Moderated by Prof. Dr. Marcel Tanner (
Swiss Tropical Institute), the discussion will delve into the societal and public health implications of antibiotic resistance.
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