The Phage Collection Project

It was great to have Cat McColgan visit our lab to show us the etching prints she had created demonstrating plasmolysis, a mode of action that bacteria use to defend themselves against phages 🧫

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History of Phage Therapy — ThePhageCollectionProject Phage therapy is not a recent discovery; it dates back to the early 20th century, with two scientists making impactful discoveries within two years of each other. But research priorities shifted towar...

🔬 To celebrate World Phage Week, this month's issue of the Phage Collection Blog, written by Hana, explores the history of phage therapy. Thanks to @danielarothschild.bsky.social for providing the cover image, showcasing phage ROTH78.

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Could phages in your own urine shape future UTI treatment? Esme Brinsden @phagecollection.bsky.social joined us for an interview to share insights about The Phage Collection Project and how you can get involved. Watch now: https://youtu.be/sLZ498LegBA

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The Phage Collection Project: You can help shape UTI treatment Could phages in your own urine shape future UTI treatment? Esme Brinsden, Project Coordinator for The Phage Collection Project, joined Melissa Kramer for an interview to share more about the project and how you can get involved. Esme shares insights on: 👉 Where phages can be found in nature and our own bodies. 👉 What types of infection might be treated with phage therapy. 👉 How phage therapy could be used for UTI. 👉 Why phage therapy may work well alongside antibiotics for UTI. 👉 What The Phage Therapy Project is hoping to achieve. Complete the Phage Collection Project willingness survey to get involved: https://forms.office.com/e/sArFq1tyRu Visit the Phage Collection Project website: https://www.phage-collection.org/ Learn more about phage therapy: https://liveutifree.com/phage-therapy/ **About Esme Brinsden** Esme joined The Phage Collection Project in 2024 after completing her Biology degree at the University of Southampton. Throughout her studies, Esme developed a particular interest in microbiology, specifically antimicrobial resistance and phages. As the project’s coordinator, Esme oversees the day-to-day operations of the initiative and provides support to the research team, to ensure the goals of the project are achieved. **About Live UTI Free** Live UTI Free is a patient advocacy and research organization. We provide research support, recruitment for research, and free resources for patient and clinician education on topics within women's pelvic health, with a focus on UTI. We do our best to provide patients with information about clinicians who specialize in recurrent and chronic UTI, in different regions. Patients, clinicians and researchers are welcome to reach out: https://liveutifree.com/contact Post-production: Melissa Wairimu https://www.instagram.com/kreativlee_ **Disclaimer** The opinions presented in this video do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Live UTI Free team. Live UTI Free does not endorse specific treatment approaches, clinicians or diagnostic methods. The content of this video does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. The medical and/or nutritional information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new healthcare regimen.

Recently, our Project Coordinator Esme had the opportunity to speak with @liveutifree.bsky.social all about utilising phage therapy to treat UTIs and how our research aims to advance this form of treatment.

To check out the video make sure to follow the link below!

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Are there phages in your urine that could help shape the future of UTI treatment? @phagecollection.bsky.social is empowering citizen scientists to advance phage therapy research and combat AMR. Submit your questions for our upcoming interview with Esme Brinsden, the project coordinator.

Exclusive interview: How the University of Southampton’s phage therapy research is combating antibiotic resistance Dr Franklin Nobrega of the University of Southampton reveals how his team’s latest research is pushing phage therapy forward.

Great to see the lab's recent publication on the bacterial defence system Kiwa highlighted in the Innovation News Network. To learn more about this latest research and our project make sure to check out the article below!

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We are grateful to the pioneers of phage citizen science, in particular, Graham Hatfull, whose work has inspired our project in the UK.

Driven by Early Career Researchers, we hope that our project continues to inspire the next generation scientists.

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We’d like to say a massive thank you to @royalsociety.org for the opportunity to exhibit at the Summer Science Exhibition this year.

It was great to be able to showcase our research to the public and it wouldn’t have been possible without the wonderful team at The Royal Society! 😊

Talk: Fighting superbugs with tiny warriors | Royal Society Join Dr Franklin Nobrega from "Fighting superbugs" main exhibit

A fascinating talk was delivered by Franklin and Esme explaining the work we do with a bunch of great questions from the audience. This is now available online and accessible here:

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It was a delightful experience that members of our team had shared and discussed about our research to Lord Patrick Vallance, the Minister of State for Science, at the Royal Society soirée!

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Sneak peak into our set up at the Royal Society... we are ready to roll!

Hope to see many of you there this week!

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We found Gallagher phage from toilet water and it has the potential to treat recurrent urinary tract infection. A must read BBC article piece!

Subtle plug that Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition is in 3 days, where you can learn more about phages and our work!

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Why Are We Building a Phage Biobank? — ThePhageCollectionProject As many of you probably know by now, we’ve been busy searching for new bacteriophages from samples sent by citizens. With each sample you provide whether from puddle or lake, we are isolating pha...

This month, Ana Zyumbyuleva has written a piece for our Phage Collection Project Blog all about the importance of developing phage biobanks! 🥼

Make sure to check it out by following the link below!

#PhageBiobanks #CitizenScience #PhageCollectionBlog

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Flagship exhibits at the Summer Science Exhibition | Royal Society Explore the 13 flagship exhibits and a special Young Researcher Zone exhibit showcasing cutting edge UK science and technology.

Less than 2 months to go before we exhibit at the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition! 🧫

Keep an eye on our social media pages to keep up to date on our preparations for the event!

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Breaking Down the Barriers to Phage Therapy in the UK — ThePhageCollectionProject While many people are aware of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the same can’t be said for phage therapy [1].  AMR has become one of the greatest global health threats facing modern medicine, ren...

🥼 For the latest issue of the Phage Collection Project Blog, Yathavi has the highlighted the barriers which prevent phage therapy being incorporated into mainstream medicine in the UK, and what we can do to tackle these challenges. Make sure to check it out!

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From supermassive black holes to super-tiny spider-senses: a first glimpse at this year’s Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, 1-6 July 2025 | Royal Society This year’s Summer Science Exhibition will bring together 13 flagship exhibits from universities and science institutions across the UK to showcase their latest research with hands-on activities, talk...

We are really pleased to announce that we are exhibiting at the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition from 1st - 6th July! 🔬

To learn more about our exhibit and the event, follow the link below. We look forward to seeing you all there in July!

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We are excited to announce that we are taking part in #PintofScience Salisbury on Monday 19th May! Come along to learn all about the power of phages for fighting superbugs 🧫

Follow the link below to learn more. We look forward to seeing you all there! #Pint25

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Arms Race between Phages and Bacteria — ThePhageCollectionProject Since bacteriophages were first identified in the early 1900s, scientists have described an ongoing ‘arms race’ between bacteria and phages. They don’t have nuclear weapons like humans, so what is the...

🔬For this month’s issue of the Phage Collection Project Blog Hana has discussed the arms race that exists between bacteria and phages. Make sure to go and check it out! Thanks to @danielarothschild.bsky.social for the cover photo of ROTH47!

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Harnessing Nature’s Own Virus: Bacteriophages as a Sustainable Solution for Biofouling — ThePhageCollectionProject Our understanding of viruses was expanded as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a result, we frequently consider viruses to be exclusively harmful organisms. Phages, also known as bacteriophage...

⚡️For this months issue of the Phage Collection Project Blog we are really grateful to have had @atifmicro.bsky.social discuss how we could use phages to tackle biofouling in power plants. Make sure to check it out using the link below!

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What are ESKAPE pathogens and why are they important? — ThePhageCollectionProject When people discuss antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the term ‘ESKAPE pathogens’ can often be used. But what does this term refer to and why is it important in relation to AMR? ESKAPE pathogens is an ...

🧫 For this months issue of the Phage Collection Project Blog we dive into the ESKAPE pathogens, explaining what they are and why the are important!. Make sure to check it out using the link below!

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🏥 As 2024 draws to a close it’s time for the project’s final blog of the year. This month Hana has written about Tom Patterson, a patient who received phage therapy to treat an Acinetobacter baumannii infection. Make sure to check it out!

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Citizen Science fuels South England’s phage therapy This week, Esme Brinsden, a recent bio grad from the University of Southampton, shares her experience working on the Phage Collection Project, an early career-led citizen science initiative aimed at a...

We are excited to announce that we have an article on the @phagedirectory.bsky.social weekly periodical Capsid & Tail. Check it out using the link below to learn more about our project's work! 🔬

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🦠 #AntimicrobialResistance continues to pose a serious threat, predicted to cause 10 million deaths per year by 2050.

This #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek take a look at our latest blog with the National Biofilms Innovation Centre which addresses common AMR myths.
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Welcome to the Phage Collection Project’s Bluesky account! 🔬 This citizen science project aims to educate and advocate for phage therapy, whilst developing a comprehensive phage biobank. To learn more about our project click the link in our bio! #ScienceForAll #PhageTherapy #CitizenScience