Bug Busters: Next generation solutions webinar series – Phage therapy in infections

About this event

This is the second webinar in our series: Bug Busters: Next generation solutions and will provide a comprehensive introduction to bacteriophages, including their biological characteristics, historical development, and the renewed interest in their clinical application. We will explore the unique mechanisms by which bacteriophages combat bacterial infections, highlighting how these differ from traditional antibiotics. The session will also examine clinical scenarios where phage therapy may serve as an effective alternative or adjunct to antibiotics, particularly in the management of multidrug-resistant infections. Additionally, we will discuss the key advantages and limitations of phage therapy, as well as the major challenges that must be addressed to facilitate its broader integration into modern medical practice.

Aim

The aim of the webinar is to provide attendees with an overview of what phage therapy is, its place in infection management particularly of multidrug resistant infections, its advantages and disadvantages and future adoption and challenges. 

Target audience

This webinar has been designed for healthcare professionals specialising in or with an interest in infection management. 

Learning outcomes

After this webinar, attendees should be able to:

• Define bacteriophage therapy and the mechanism of action of bacteriophages 
• Identify clinical scenarios where phage therapy may be useful 
• Discuss the advantages and limitations of phage therapy and the main challenges to its wider adoption

Booking information

Registration will close at midnight on 15 September 2025 or earlier if maximum capacity is reached. Should this event not reach its minimum number, the UKCPA reserves the right to cancel the webinar.

If you are not a member of UKCPA but wish to attend this event either as a guest or by applying for UKCPA membership in order to attend this webinar as part of your membership package, your guest account or membership application must be completed by 01 September 2025.  Please note that the administration and activation of membership or guest accounts can take up to 7 working days.

Access to the recording of this webinar and any slides made available by the speaker are released as a member benefit.  Guest account attendees are not eligible to access or receive the post event resources.  If you are a guest account holder and wish to access the recording and any resources, please upgrade to full UKCPA membership.