2025 Conference on Bacteriophages: Biology, Dynamics, and Therapeutics

Area of Science:

• Bacteriophage Biology
• Microbial Therapeutics
• Antiviral Research

Background:

• The field of bacteriophage research is rapidly advancing.
• There is a growing need for novel therapeutic strategies against bacterial infections.
• Collaboration between basic science and clinical application is crucial for progress.

Purpose of the Study:

• To summarize key findings and trends presented at the 2025 Conference on Bacteriophages: Biology, Dynamics, and Therapeutics.
• To highlight the interdisciplinary nature of modern phage research.
• To showcase the translation of phage biology from the laboratory to clinical settings.

Main Methods:

• The conference featured 43 oral presentations and 97 poster presentations.
• Discussions covered the full spectrum of phage science, including molecular biology and clinical translation.
• Over 250 researchers, clinicians, and industry innovators from 17 countries attended.

Main Results:

• The conference underscored the significant progress in understanding bacteriophage biology and dynamics.
• Numerous novel applications of phages as therapeutics were presented.
• Key themes included the development of phage-based strategies for combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Conclusions:

• The 2025 Conference demonstrated a strong momentum in bacteriophage research and development.
• Effective translation of phage science into clinical practice is accelerating.
• Continued collaboration is essential to fully realize the therapeutic potential of bacteriophages.