Weitz Group

Investigating how viruses transform human health and the fate of our planet

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Advancing Bacteriophage Therapy

Advancing Bacteriophage Therapy

The spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria is a global public health crisis. Bacteriophage therapy (or “phage therapy”) constitutes a potential alternative approach to treat MDR infections. We are working on multiple projects to develop quantitative models to account for the system-level interactions between bacteria, phage, and antibiotics. Ongoing projects include:

  • Immunophage synergy and tripartite dynamics arising from interactions between MDR pathogens, phage, and the innate immune system.
  • Models of combination phage and antibiotic therapy
  • Phage interactions with bacterial biofilms

Recent Publications

  • The dynamic interplay of bacteriophage, bacteria and the mammalian host during phage therapy
  • Optimizing the Timing and Composition of Therapeutic Phage Cocktails: A Control-Theoretic Approach
  • Quantitative Models of Phage-Antibiotic Combination Therapy

More Publications

Team members

Adriana
Jacopo
Marian
Marian
Rogelio
Shashwat

The Weitz Group

Investigating how viruses transform human health and the fate of our planet

310 Ferst Dr
School of Biological Sciences
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332, USA

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