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"French Phage Network" Annual Conference 2018-Fourth Meeting Report
Rémy Froissart1, Charlotte Brives2, Cécile Breyton3
1Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS), Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD), University of Montpellier, UMR 5290, MIVEGEC, F-34394 Montpellier, France. remy.froissart@cnrs.fr.
Insights
The 4th French Bacteriophage Network (Phages.fr) symposium convened researchers to discuss bacteriophage ecology, host interactions, and therapeutic applications. Keynote lectures and presentations highlighted advancements in phage biology and biotechnology.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Virology
- Biotechnology
Background:
- The 4th French Bacteriophage Network (Phages.fr) symposium was held on September 24-25, 2018, in Talence, France.
- The event gathered 72 participants from public and private sectors across France, Belgium, Ireland, Germany, Portugal, and Canada.
Framework:
- The symposium featured three main scientific sessions: "ecology and evolution," "bacteriophage-host molecular interaction," and "therapy and biotechnology applications."
- The program included 21 oral presentations, three keynote lectures, and a presentation on the Spanish bacteriophage network's activities.
- A poster session showcased 22 additional presentations, fostering broader scientific exchange.
Implementation:
- The event facilitated knowledge sharing and networking among bacteriophage researchers.
- Discussions covered diverse aspects of bacteriophage research, from fundamental science to applied biotechnology.
Implications:
- The symposium underscored the growing importance of bacteriophage research in various scientific and industrial fields.
- It highlighted the collaborative efforts within the French Bacteriophage Network and international partnerships.
Abstract:
The present meeting report aims to cover the scientific activities of the 4th French Bacteriophage Network (Phages.fr) symposium which took place during 24th-25th September 2018, at the Agora du Haut-Carré in Talence (France). The hosting institute was University Bordeaux and 72 participants attended the meeting from both public and private sectors, coming from France, Belgium, Ireland, Germany, Portugal and Canada. The scientific program was structured in three themed oral sessions entitled "ecology and evolution", "bacteriophage-host molecular interaction", and "therapy and biotechnology applications" consisting of 21 oral presentations, including three keynote lectures, and a presentation of the activities of the Spanish bacteriophage network. A poster session included 22 presentations.