30/09/2026
Opportunity to help shape the future of phage therapy in the UK
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is looking for patients, carers, and family members with lived experience of antibiotic-resistant, or otherwise difficult-to-treat bacterial infections to take part in PHAGE ENGAGE, a patient and public involvement initiative to help more people benefit from phage therapy.
Phage therapy uses naturally occurring viruses called bacteriophages (phages) to target and kill specific bacteria and is being explored as a treatment for infections that do not respond to antibiotics.
Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences, help shape patient information and communications, identify barriers to access, and contribute to discussions about the future development and evaluation of phage therapy in the UK. No prior knowledge or experience of phage therapy is required.
The first workshop will take place in person in Bristol on 23 October 2026, followed by an online workshop in March 2027. There will also be opportunities to stay involved, contribute feedback, and receive updates by email and online between workshops.
To register your interest in attending a workshop or receiving updates about the project, please complete the form here:
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