Prof. Hidetomo Iwano, Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan, will deliver an oral presentation at the 8th World Congress Targeting Therapy.
Topic
Phage Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: Presentation of First Clinical Trial in Japan
Presentation Summary
Prof. Iwano will report on the clinical trial of phage therapy, which was the first successful case in the field of veterinary medicine in Japan. He will also report on the genetic mutations of bacteria that occurred during the process of phage therapy in this case, and the effects on the phenotype (such as a decrease in virulence).
In order to put phage therapy into practical use, it is necessary to carefully consider the diversity of bacteria and phages, the mechanism of phage resistance, and the diseases to which it can be applied. Prof. Iwano and his team believe that clinical trials in the field of veterinary medicine can contribute to the practical application of phage therapy in humans.
Targeting Phage Therapy 2025
June 10-11, 2025 – Berlin, Germany