Advancing Phage Research and Education
โWe study bacteriophages to harness their potential for scientific and medical advancements by training the next generation of scientists in phage hunting to address antimicrobial resistance and other pressing challenges.
Our Vision
A world where phage research is at the forefront of combating antibiotic resistance, driven by a global community of innovative scientists committed to discovering and developing life-saving therapeutics.
Our Mission
To inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of scientists to pursue phage research, addressing the urgent need for novel therapeutics in the fight against antibiotic resistant bacterial pathogens.
What We Do
We offer training in
PHTRP In Action (Key Milestones and Achievements)
Program Inception & Growth
- May 4, 2024: Officially started the Phage Hunters Training and Research Program.
- May 16, 2024: Established program identity with a clear vision.
- July 14, 2024: Built a passionate Journal Club writing team with 10 members.
- Team Growth & Training
- Aug 8, 2024: Started training on "Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" on AMR.
Fundraising & Partnerships
- Sept 11, 2024: Raised Ksh. 160,762 in fundraising for registration and operational needs.
- Oct 2024: Sponsored the Ibadan Phage Research Team (IBRT) as a media partner for World Phage Week.
Recognition & Awards
- 1st Runners-Up in the WAAW Week National Youth Innovation Competition for โSimplifying AMR For All.โ
- Selected Posters: Two posters chosen for the FAO RENOFARM Youth Poster Challenge.
Panel Discussions & Advocacy
July 19, 2024: Hosted the inaugural panel on "Overview of Phage Research in Kenya."
July-Sept 2024: Held 5 successful panel discussions on AMR and Phage Therapy.
September 27, 2024: Held impactful panel discussion on "Phage Patient Stories."
Upcoming Event
๐จ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฝ ๐๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐: ๐ฃ๐ต๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐จ
We are excited to officially announce an upcoming 10-day hands-on "๐๐ฉ๐ข๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐บ๐ด๐ช๐ด ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ข๐ณ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ท๐ฆ ๐๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ช๐ค๐ด ๐๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฌ๐ด๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ฑ," hosted by the Phage Hunters Training and Research Program (PHTRP) in partnership with The Technical University of Kenya (TUK), KENYA EDUCATION NETWORK TRUST (KENET), Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE), CLIMB-BIG-DATA, The Phage, Phage Kenya Consortium, and Jenomu Bioinformatics.
๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ: February 17th โ 28th, 2025
๐ ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ: The Technical University of Kenya (TUK) & Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE), Nairobi, Kenya
๐ฏ ๐ง๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ๐ ๐๐๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ: Graduate students, early-career researchers, and professionals in microbiology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, and related fields.
Past Events : Impactful Conversations, Empowering Change
Through our seven successful panel discussions, we've fostered meaningful conversations on the future of phage research and its role in tackling antimicrobial resistance. These discussions have brought together thought leaders, researchers, and industry professionals from across the globe, creating a platform for sharing knowledge, sparking innovation, and inspiring the next generation of phage researchers. By providing a space for open dialogue and collaboration, weโre driving progress in the fight against AMR and shaping the future of therapeutic solutions.
Weโre proud of the positive impact these discussions have had on our community, and we remain committed to continuing this momentum as we expand our outreach and empower more researchers worldwide.
Phages in the Food Sector
Our third panel discussion in the ๐๐ป๐๐ถ๐บ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ (๐๐ ๐ฅ) and ๐ฃ๐ต๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ Series. An event that brings together leading researchers and scientists to discuss, "๐๐๐๐๐๐จ ๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ค๐ ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ค๐ง."
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Inaugural Panel Discussion
An insightful panel discussion exploring the latest advancements and ongoing research in phage therapy within Kenya.
AMR and Phage Therapy Panel Discussion
An informative panel discussion on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Phage Therapy. An event that brings together leading researchers and scientists to discuss, "The Silent Pandemic: Can Phage Therapy Combat Antibiotic Resistance (AMR)?"
Phage Banks for Developing Countries
The second panel discussion in the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Phage Therapy series. An event that brings together leading researchers and scientists this time to discuss, "Phage Banks For Developing Countries"
The Future of Phage Research
Our fourth panel discussion in the ๐๐ป๐๐ถ๐บ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ (๐๐ ๐ฅ) and ๐ฃ๐ต๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ Series. An event that brings together leading researchers and scientists to discuss, โ๐๐๐ ๐๐ช๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐ ๐ค๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐จ๐๐๐ง๐๐.โ
Building a Career in Phage Research
Our fifth panel discussion in the ๐๐ป๐๐ถ๐บ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ (๐๐ ๐ฅ) and ๐ฃ๐ต๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ Series. An event that brings together leading researchers and scientists to discuss, โBuilding a Career in Phage Research.โ
From Struggle to Hope: Real-Life Experiences with Phage Therapy
An exclusive panel discussion with patients who have survived superbug infections through the power of phage therapy. Hear their personal stories, the challenges they faced, and how phages gave them a second chance at life.