Bacteriophage Therapy: From Battlefield Innovation to Civilian Healthcare Renaissance

Bacteriophage Therapy: From Battlefield Innovation to Civilian Healthcare Renaissance

Bacteriophage therapy, once a cornerstone of military medicine, is experiencing a resurgence as a promising solution to antibiotic-resistant infections. Prof. Dr. Christian Willy, a leading figure in this revival, will present his insights at the upcoming 8th World Conference on Targeting Phage Therapy, scheduled for June 10-11, 2025, in Berlin. Dr. Willy’s presentation, titled “Bacteriophage…
Posted on May 29, 2025
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Breathing New Life into Cystic Fibrosis Care: Personalized Phage Therapy Takes Aim at Superbugs

Breathing New Life into Cystic Fibrosis Care: Personalized Phage Therapy Takes Aim at Superbugs

In a promising breakthrough against antibiotic-resistant infections, researchers have harnessed personalized bacteriophage therapy to combat Pseudomonas aeruginosa in adults with cystic fibrosis (CF). The innovative approach—designed to exploit bacterial “trade-offs” that weaken resistance or virulence—was used to treat nine CF patients with compassionate-use nebulized phage therapy. The results were encouraging: bacterial load in patients’ lungs…
Posted on May 28, 2025
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Berlin will Host Targeting Phage Therapy 2025 on June 10-11

Berlin will Host Targeting Phage Therapy 2025 on June 10-11

It is a great pleasure to announce that the 8th World Congress on Targeting Phage Therapy will be held on June 10-11, 2025, at DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm, Berlin, Germany.  Don’t miss the chance to join international experts to know more about all the new phage and phage therapy research, applications, and innovations. Registration.…
Posted on January 22, 2025
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Practical Session: How to Produce, Manufacture, and Bring Phage Products to Market

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

    A Practical Guide Covering Technical, Regulatory, and Business Aspects   Targeting Phage Therapy 2025 is dedicating a practical session to “How to Produce, Manufacture, and Bring Phage Products to Market”.  This session provides a comprehensive and hands-on approach to the entire phage product lifecycle, from laboratory preparation to industrial-scale production and market entry.…
Posted on January 13, 2025
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Phage Therapy 2024 Concluding Remarks by Jean-Paul Pirnay: Towards Personalized Phage Therapy

Phage Therapy 2024 Concluding Remarks by Jean-Paul Pirnay: Towards Personalized Phage Therapy

The 7th World Congress on Targeting Phage Therapy 2024 took place on June 20-21 in Malta, attracting over 100 participants from more than 30 countries. The event included over 40 presentations, comprising major talks, short orals, and posters. Dr. Jean Paul Pirnay concluded the conference with remarks emphasizing the critical role of personalized phage therapy…
Posted on July 3, 2024
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Jean-Paul Pirnay Wins Best Scientific Contribution at Phage Therapy 2024

The Targeting Phage Therapy 2024 Best Scientific Contribution award was discerned to: Jean-Paul Pirnay, Queen Astrid Military Hospital, Belgium Dr. Pirnay, an active scientific board member, concluded the conference and presented an insightful presentation titled “Magistral Phage Preparations – Is This the Model for Everyone?” In his presentation, Dr. Pirnay explored: 🔹 Phage therapy as…
Posted on June 26, 2024
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