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Welcome to The Phage Collection Project

Join us on a journey into the realm of phages! In this exciting citizen science project we unite to forge a powerful legion of microscopic defenders. Together, we will combat bacterial infections and uncover the secrets of these extraordinary microbial warriors. Be part of our movement!

Our mission

1. Educate

Teach about the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance and generate enthusiasm for phages as a new way to treat infections. We focus on making this information accessible and engaging, encouraging everyone to actively support and consider phage therapy.

2. Biobank

We have established collaborative partnerships with clinical laboratories globally to create a biobank, a comprehensive collection of clinical bacterial strains from various regions worldwide. This diverse collection aids us in isolating phages effectively for our research endeavours.

3. Engage

Advocating the use of phage therapy to policymakers and key stakeholders to increase the funding for research and availability as a last resort experimental medicine in the UK. We would like to see the implementation of phage therapy within the UK healthcare framework.

  1. Our education and outreach work

  • We have developed a card game and phage-themed craft activities as educational resources, accessible to a wide age group.

    These materials are available in several languages, for a free access to information.

  • We've created a course on phage isolation specifically designed for sixth form and college students, enabling them to participate in research at the university level.

  • Keep an eye on our social media channels so you know when we are next!

    Contact us if you want us to take part in your event.

2. Join us in expanding our therapeutic bank

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Order a sample collection pack

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Collect a sample of water from your local environment

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Post your sample back to our lab

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We will isolate phages from your sample. If we find a phage you can name it!

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Keep up to date with the research on your phage and learn how many patients your sample helped treating

3. Working in Public Policy

We work with Public Policy Southampton and the Centre for Science and Policy (CSaP) to establish relationships with UK government and industry leaders. Our goal is to promote the accessibility of phage therapy in the UK.

Help our advocacy efforts by taking part in the willingness survey here