Marc Mendelson is Professor of Infectious Diseases and the Head of Division of Infectious Diseases and HIV Medicine at Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town. His work spans clinical, research, and policy to mitigate antimicrobial resistance. He is the co-founder of the South African Antibiotic Stewardship Programme and chaired the South African Ministerial Advisory Committee on AMR between 2014-2022. He is a technical advisor and member of technical working groups and scientific advisory committees for WHO, GARDP, Africa CDC, and Vivli AMR Register.