In light of the escalating challenge of antimicrobial resistance and the declining pace of new antibiotic discovery and development, our team at The Phage Collection Project, based in the Microbial Interactions Lab at the University of Southampton, is committed to conducting extensive research on phage therapy.

Our research focusses on fundamental phage biology and the ways these viruses shape microbial communities across diverse systems. We investigate the arms-race between bacteria and phages, particularly their role in the evolution of defence and anti-defence mechanisms. Through this work we aim to develop innovative phage therapy approaches to combat antibiotic-resistant infections and contribute to phage therapy clinical trials.

As a citizen-science initiative, The Phage Collection Project is founded upon inclusivity, public engagement and collaborative scientific research. We are committed to widening participation in science, by dismantling barriers to accessing knowledge and contributing to research. To learn more about how you can get involved in our research, check out our ‘Get Involved’ page.