International Conference on Bacteriophage Research Concludes at BHU

The Sixth International Conference on Bacteriophage Research and Antimicrobial Resistance (ICBRAR-2025) successfully concluded at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) , reaffirming global scientific interest in bacteriophages as promising tools against antibiotic-resistant infections. The two-day meeting convened leading researchers, clinicians and academicians to explore sustainable and innovative approaches in microbiology.

Advancing Bacteriophage Science

The conference served as a prominent platform for discussing recent breakthroughs in bacteriophage biology , highlighting their growing relevance as natural and effective alternatives to conventional antibiotics. With antimicrobial resistance (AMR) becoming a major global health threat, experts emphasised that phages—viruses that specifically infect bacteria—could revolutionise therapeutic strategies, especially for multi-drug-resistant infections.

Institutional Leadership and Academic Participation

Senior faculty members and administrators from BHU highlighted the university’s expanding role in biomedical innovation. They stressed the importance of collaborating across disciplines to address antibiotic resistance challenges. With the rising global focus on microbiology and infectious diseases, BHU underscored the need to strengthen its infrastructure and research capabilities.

Key Themes and Scientific Dialogue

More than 250 delegates from India and abroad participated in discussions covering:

• Phage therapy applications

• Regulatory mechanisms for phage-based treatments

• Translational microbiology

• Strategies for combating emerging drug-resistant pathogens

Speakers also emphasised aligning bacteriophage research with national and global public health priorities to ensure meaningful scientific impact.

Strengthening Microbiology Research at BHU

The conference reiterated BHU’s commitment to becoming a leading hub for phage research and translational microbiology. By encouraging international collaborations and multidisciplinary innovation, the event strengthened India’s engagement with cutting-edge microbial research and AMR solutions.

Exam Points

• ICBRAR-2025 was held at BHU, Varanasi .

• Focus areas: bacteriophage research and antimicrobial resistance .

• Participation: 250+ delegates from India and abroad.

• Emphasised phages as natural alternatives to antibiotics.

• Highlighted need for strengthened translational microbiology research.