23 October 2024
Antibiotics Webinar | Phages and Endolysins: Uniting Global Research Across Continents, 11 November 2024
The webinar Phages and Endolysins: Uniting Global Research Across Continents explores the emerging field of bacteriophages (phages) and endolysins as novel approaches to combat pathogen bacteria. Phages, viruses that specifically target and kill bacteria, are gaining attention as potential alternatives to antibiotics, especially in the face of rising antibiotic resistance. Endolysins, enzymes produced by phages, can break down bacterial cell walls, offering another powerful tool in the fight against infections. This webinar highlights the collaborative efforts of researchers worldwide, focusing on the latest advancements in phage therapy and endolysin-based treatments. Experts discuss their potential applications in medicine, agriculture, and industry, as well as the challenges involved in bringing these therapies to clinical/industrial practice. By uniting researchers across continents, the event aims to foster international cooperation, accelerate the development of alternative antimicrobials, and address the growing threat of multidrug-resistant bacteria. Ultimately, this webinar emphasizes the global significance of phages and endolysins in shaping the future of infectious disease treatment and public health.
Date: 11 November 2024 at 2:00 p.m. CET | 9:00 p.m. CST Asia | 8:00 a.m. EST
Webinar ID: 850 3034 4057
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/Antibiotics-7
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Program:
| Speaker | Presentation Title | Time in CET | Time in CST Asia | Time in EST |
| Dr. Pilar García (Chair) | Chair Introduction | 2:00 – 2:10 p.m. | 9:00 – 9:10 p.m. | 8:00 – 8:10 a.m. |
| Dr. Hui Zhang | Phage Compounds Inhibit Intestinal Clostridium perfringens and Improve Immunometabolism of Microbiota | 2:10 – 2:40 p.m. | 9:10 – 9:40 p.m. | 8:10 – 8:40 a.m. |
| Dr. Mariana Piuri | Reporter Mycobacteriophages for Detection of M. tuberculosis in Clinical Samples and Rapid Determination of Antibiotic Susceptibility | 2:40 – 3:10 p.m. | 9:40 – 10:10 p.m. | 8:40 – 9:10 a.m. |
| Dr. Ayman El-Shibiny | Phage Therapy: A Solution to Antibiotic Resistance in Africa | 3:10 – 3:40 p.m. | 10:10 – 10:40 p.m. | 9:10 – 9:40 a.m. |
| Q&A Session | 3:40 – 3:55 p.m. | 10:40 – 10:55 p.m. | 9:40 – 9:55 a.m. | |
| Dr. Pilar García | Closing of Webinar | 3:55 – 4:00 p.m. | 10:55 – 11:00 p.m. | 9:55 – 10:00 a.m. |
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Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Pilar Garcia, Dairy Research Institute of Asturias, IPLA-CSIC, Spain;
- Dr. Hui Zhang, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS), Nanjing, China;
- Dr. Mariana Piuri, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina;
- Dr. Ayman El-Shibiny, Zewail City of Science and Technology, El Cairo, Egypt.
Relevant Special Issue:
Beyond Phages: Exploring Endolysins as Key Players in the Future of Antibacterial Therapeutics
Guest Editor: Dr. Pilar García Suárez
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024
