Bacteriophage as an alternative to antibiotics

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Bacteriophages as an alternative to antibiotics: These are viruses that invade and kill bacteria. They are completely harmless to human, animal or plant cells. In many Eastern European countries they have been in use for decades. In Germany, this treatment approach has fallen into oblivion. This is another reason why the lack of regulations makes medical and hygienic applications more difficult. The first German bacteriophage symposium at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart is intended to summarize the international state of research and to shed light on future research and regulation needs. More info at https://1st-german-phage-symposium.uni-hohenheim.de

The aim of the symposium is the exchange between current research, politics, business and regulatory authorities. Not only should the state of research and research gaps be presented, but innovative ideas for joint research projects should also be discussed and appropriate networks formed. The conference language of the three-day symposium is English.

The program is divided into the following topics:

  • Structure-function relationship
  • Host-phage interaction & evolution of microbial communities
  • Clinical applications
  • Non-clinical applications
  • Practical applications and regulations

One of the highlights is the German-language final discussion "Quo vadis, German bacteriophage research?" on the 3rd day of the conference, October 11, 2017 from 10:30 a.m.

BACKGROUND: Phage Research & Health Sciences Research Center
The first German Phage Symposium is being organized by the Research Center for Health Sciences (FZG) at the University of Hohenheim. The FZG offers a dynamic platform for all stakeholders interested in topics and joint projects in the field of life sciences and health research. It promotes cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and its application in line with the "One Health" concept, links cross-institute expertise in various subject areas, e.g. B. biology, immunology, healthcare, medicine, agriculture, nutrition, economics and social sciences, and strengthens the bridges between research and application, e.g. B. laboratory, clinic, economy and social actors. In the field of phage research, the FZG offers to act as the national contact point for phage research and its application. More info at https://health.uni-hohenheim.de/phagen

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