Phage Therapy 2023 Best Short Oral: Bacteriophage-Antibiotic Combination to Allow Liver Transplantation

Phage Therapy 2023 Best Short Oral: Bacteriophage-Antibiotic Combination to Allow Liver Transplantation

The Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 Best Short Oral Presentation award was discerned to:

Bacteriophage-Antibiotic Combination Therapy Against Extensively Drug-Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infection to Allow Liver Transplantation in a Toddler
Brieuc Van Nieuwenhuyse, UC Louvain

Dr. Van Nieuwenhuyse explained to Targeting Phage Therapy: “My research focuses on bidirectional translational research, trying to analyze specific mechanisms that have likely modulated phage therapy’s outcomes in former treated patients, and in turn trying to apply the conclusions of this research to the treatment protocol of future phage therapy patients. Current and future projects focus on exploring, inter alia, the clinical relevance of phage-antibiotic interactions, of phage immune neutralization, of bacterial phage resistance dynamics and induced phage co-evolution, and also on the contribution of specific phage features to their lytic power in mucus-rich environments.”

You can learn about this inspiring finding and talk in Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 Replay and Abstracts Book.


Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 Congress
6th World Conference
June 1-2, 2023 – Paris, France

Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 Best Poster: Thermostable Bactericidal Endolysin Discovery

Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 Best Poster: Thermostable Bactericidal Endolysin Discovery

The Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 Best Poster Presentation award was discerned to:

New Ways to Fight Bacterial Pathogens: Metagenomics Analysis for the Discovery of a Thermostable Endolysin With High Bactericidal Activity
Panagiota Pantiora,

Ms. Pantiora is currently a PhD student in Enzyme Biotechnology, at the Laboratory of Enzyme Technology of AUA, under the supervision of Prof. Labrou Nikolaos. Her thesis is entitled “Protein Engineering and Metagenomics analysis for the development of novel therapeutic and technological hydrolytic enzymes”.

Ms. Pantiora shared with phage therapy team the following: “Our research work aims at the discovery and identification of novel lytic enzymes, isolated via metagenomics analysis from ecosystems with extreme conditions, that exhibit significant antimicrobial potential against human multi-resistant bacterial pathogens. We implement functional genomics, bioinformatic analysis and tools, molecular biology methods, in vitro biochemical experiments, as well as in vitro and in vivo antimicrobial and cytotoxicity assays to evaluate the therapeutic efficiency of the new endolysins. In addition, we apply protein engineering through in vitro directed evolution and fusion with antimicrobial peptides targeting to enhance the antibacterial potential of these enzymes.

Moreover, our future goals include the utilization of these novel endolysins for the development of probiotics aiming to strengthen the physiological human intestinal microflora. We hope that our research will contribute, in the near future, to the confrontation of the antibiotic crisis, by presenting novel biomolecules with significant antimicrobial activity that renders them ideal therapeutic candidates of infections caused by resistant bacteria.”

You can learn about this insightful discovery and well executed poster in Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 Abstracts Book.


Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 Congress
6th World Conference
June 1-2, 2023 – Paris, France

 

Phiogen CEO was awarded the Phage Therapy 2023 Best Innovation for their technology platform

Phiogen CEO was awarded the Phage Therapy 2023 Best Innovation for their technology platform

The Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 Best Scientific Contribution award was discerned to:

Amanda (Curtis) Burkardt, CEO of PHIOGEN, USA

Ms. Burkardt was awarded for creating patient ready products in a remedy ready world.

Spun-off from of one of the US’s only phage therapy cores, TAILOR Labs at Baylor College of Medicine, an ambitious new biotech venture PHIOGEN has developed a world-first technology platform that mobilizes the natural power of bacteriophages to tackle critical and life-threatening infections and marks a significant medical breakthrough for countering the global threat of antimicrobial resistance.

The proprietary first-of-its-kind technology platform is able to discover and screen at-scale naturally occurring bacteriophages, singling out those with elite bacteria-fighting abilities, and directing biological changes to evolve the phages into antimicrobials that overcome resistance. This opens up a new business model for phage therapy as the group is able to create products that treat populations of people instead of on a per patient basis.

Accepting the award, Amanda said: “We must give credit to the incredible team at TAILOR Labs where none of this would be possible without their tireless efforts and the support of Baylor College of Medicine and BCM Ventures. This event has been an exceptional springboard for our launch, and I can’t stress enough how this win is not just a win for us, but a win for all who are looking to push phage forward.”

You can get better introduce to PHIOGEN in the Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 Replay and Abstracts Book.


Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 Congress
6th World Conference
June 1-2, 2023 – Paris, France

Martha Clokie Editor in Chief of PHAGE Journal was awarded the Phage Therapy 2023 Best Scientific Contribution

Martha Clokie Editor in Chief of PHAGE Journal was awarded the Phage Therapy 2023 Best Scientific Contribution

The Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 Best Scientific Contribution award was discerned to:

Martha Clokie, Professor at University of Leicester and Editor in Chief of the PHAGE Journal

Prof. Clokie was awarded for her talk on phage therapy challenges and opportunities.

In her talk, she elaborated on her team’s work in an agricultural setting that has provided insights into safely efficacy and dosing, and she showcased their work on using phages to target urinary tract pathogens. She showed that while challenges remain, bacteriophage therapy offers a promising approach to addressing the problem of antibiotic resistance and improving treatment options for bacterial infections and manipulating microbiomes.

You can learn about Prof. Clokie’s insightful research to benefit from her experience in the Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 Replay and Abstracts Book.


Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 Congress
6th World Conference
June 1-2, 2023 – Paris, France

PHAGE Therapy, Applications, and Research Journal is a contributing partner

PHAGE Therapy, Applications, and Research Journal is a contributing partner

PHAGE Therapy, Applications, and Research Journal is a contributing partner of Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 Conference. 

Editor in Chief Prof. Martha Clokie from the University of Leicester will be presenting an introductory talk on  the “Challenges and Opportunities for Bacteriophage Therapy”.

All the conference proceedings will be published in the journal. So make sure to submit your abstracts. Abstract submission details.


PHAGE Journal Discounted Subscription:

Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 participants can benefit from 25% discount on online subscription.

Visit:    www.liebertpub.com/phage/personal

Enter Group Code: PHAGE


You can learn more about the sessions and topics that will be covered during this year’s meeting Targeting Phage Therapy here.

Targeting Phage Therapy 2023
6th World Conference
June 1-2, 2023 – Paris, France
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BiomX shared their latest data at Targeting Phage Therapy 2023

BiomX shared their latest data at Targeting Phage Therapy 2023

Iddo Nadav Weiner, VP of Research at BiomX, Israel presented a short oral talk entitled “A Phase 1b/2a Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study Evaluating Nebulized Phage Therapy in Cystic Fibrosis Subjects With Chronic Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Pulmonary Infection ” during Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 on June 1-2 in Paris.

Dr. Weiner will describe the development of a phage cocktail designed to efficiently target a wide range of P. aeruginosa strains. The phage cocktail when administered to nine cystic fibrosis patients chronically infected with P. aeruginosa in a phase 1b/2a double-blinded placebo-controlled clinical trial, was demonstrated to be safe and well-tolerated.

Furthermore, patients treated with phage showed a dramatic reduction in P. aeruginosa sputum density compared to the placebo group. 

You can learn more about Dr. Weiner’s and this BiomX phage cocktail in Targeting Phage Replay and/or Abstracts Book.

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6th World Conference
June 1-2, 2023 – Paris, France
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Phage Therapy 2023 Gathered 70+ Communications, 150+ Attendees, 25+ Industrials

Phage Therapy 2023 Gathered 70+ Communications, 150+ Attendees, 25+ Industrials

More than 125 international participants from 31 different countries will be joined Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 on June 1-2 in Paris.

During Targeting Phage Therapy 2023, 70+ communications were presented in the form of major talks, short orals, and posters. Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 created a network of academics and  25+ industrials who presented their latest data and innovations.

A whole session will be dedicated to the latest clinical studies and data in the field of phages and phage therapy. You still have time  to submit your innovations.


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6th World Conference
June 1-2, 2023 – Paris, France
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Cellexus presented their latest research during Targeting Phage Therapy 2023

Cellexus presented their latest research during Targeting Phage Therapy 2023

Adam Ostrowski, Cellexus, United Kingdom presented a short oral talk entitled “Implementing GMP Manufacturing for Phage Therapy” during Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 on June 1-2 in Paris.

The CellMaker single use, airlift bioreactor is an ideal fermentation system for phage production in a GMP environment. The patented airlift technology provides excellent mixing and aeration kinetics and combined with the ease of use, lets the CellMaker system help fermentation scientists and upstream process engineers achieve better phage production yields to the standards required for release into the clinic.

You can benefit from Dr. Ostrowski’s experience and learn more about the CellMaker in Targeting Phage Replay and/or Abstracts Book.

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6th World Conference
June 1-2, 2023 – Paris, France
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Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 Venue – IRIS

Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 Venue – IRIS

 
Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 Conference will be organized at:
 
IRIS
2 bis rue Mercoeur
75011, Paris, France


 
How to Access:
 

Metro line 9 – Station Voltaire or Charonne
Bus : N°46, 56, 61, 69


Airports

The two main airports, Aeroport Roissy Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY), are quite far from the Center of Paris.

To reach the Center you can :

  • Take the Roissy bus from CDG to Place de l’Opéra (Paris II): Paris Airports website
  • Take the train (RER and metro)
  • Or Take a taxi

Suggested hotels

You can find here some links with a list of suggested hotels in Paris.

Hotels near the congress venue:

  • Moxy Paris Bastille ****
  • Hôtel ibis Paris Père Lachaise  *** 
  • Hipotel Paris Père Lachaise République *** 
  • Hôtel des Arts Bastille *** 

For more info, please check the Parisinfo website here.


Parisian transports

You will find on this website map of metro and RER, and some useful information about rates, traffic,…

RATP website


Tourist Office of Paris

All activities and information about the news of the moment in Paris are available on the tourist office website :

 

As usual, if you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.