Agenda at a Glance 2025

Day 1 – June 10, 2025

Session 1 – Scientific Advances in Phage Biology 

  • Latest discoveries in bacteriophage biology
  • Mechanisms of phage-host interactions
  • Phage-microbiome interactions 
  • Innovations in phage engineering and synthetic biology
  • Overcoming bacterial resistance to phage therapy

Session 2 – Clinical Advances in Phage & Phage Therapy

  • Case studies and success stories in human medicine
  • Phage therapy in personalized medicine
  • Combining phages with antibiotics and other therapies

Day 2 – June 11, 2025

Session 3 – Innovations from the Industry: Preparation to Treatment

  • Industrial advances in phage therapy development
  • Phage-based treatments: From laboratory to clinical application
  • Scaling up phage preparations for therapeutic use
  • Ensuring safety and efficacy in industrial phage products

A dedicated platform for companies and start-ups to showcase their innovations and connect with investors and funding opportunities.

Session 4 – Phage Applications in Food, Veterinary, Packaging and Cosmetics 

  • Food Industry: Phage applications in food safety and preservation
  • Veterinary Medicine: Phage therapy for animal health
  • Packaging: Phages for food packaging and contamination control
  • Cosmetics: Phage-based solutions for skincare

Practical Session – How to Produce, Manufacture, and Bring Phage Products to Market

  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) for phage production
  • Scaling production: Challenges and solutions in large-scale manufacturing
  • Quality control and standardization in phage-based products
  • Market access and commercialization strategies

Round Table Discussion – The Future Phage Therapy in Europe: The Missing Link

  • Bridging scientific, clinical, and industrial gaps
  • Addressing regulatory and market challenges
  • Collaboration strategies for advancing phage-based innovations

Closing Remarks & Awards

End of Targeting Phage Therapy 2025