On May 21, 2024, Rob Purdie, Co-Founder of the MyCARE Foundation, addressed the 25th meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (PACCARB).

In his talk, titled “Driving Innovation for Antifungal Development,” Rob emphasized the vital role that patients play in shaping research, policy, and development priorities. He highlighted the significant gaps in investment for fungal diagnostics and treatments, and underscored the urgent need for increased federal support and innovation in antifungal drug development.

Rob’s participation marked an important step in ensuring that fungal disease patients are included in national antimicrobial resistance (AMR) strategies, and reaffirmed MyCARE’s commitment to advancing patient-centered solutions in infectious disease policy.