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Cytophage CEO to Discuss Reshaping Healthcare Through Phage Therapies During 2024 Canada SynBio Conference



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For the first time, the premier bioengineering event that gathers national and international industry leaders is highlighting phage therapy as a “next generation antimicrobial”

Winnipeg, October 4, 2024. - TheNewswire - Cytophage Technologies (TSXV:CYTO) (“Cytophage” or the “Company”), the only publicly traded phage company that is focused on bacteriophage solutions for both animal health and human health, today announced that its CEO, Dr. Steven Theriault, has been invited to participate in this year’s Canada SynBio Conference. Discussing the topic “Reshaping Healthcare – The Future of Phage Therapies”, Dr. Theriault and Dr. Jessica Sacher, a staff scientist at the renowned Bollyky Lab at Stanford University, are responding to the growing awareness among public and private sector leaders in bioengineering that bacteriophages could be the “next generation of antimicrobials”. They will discuss the cutting-edge techniques used to create effective phages and address the challenges, breakthroughs and future of phage therapy. The session is scheduled for October 8th at the MaRS Discovery District in downtown Toronto.

The Canada SynBio Conference, hosted by Ontario Genomics, a not-for-profit that has received over $1.49B in public and private funding, works to catalyze ground-breaking research in real-world human health solutions. The 6th annual conference is sponsored by numerous leaders in Canada’s microbiology sector including Genome Canada, BIOTECanada, Northeastern University, and the Concordia Genome Foundry. Over 350 representatives from academia, industry, not-for-profits and government are expected to attend.

Cytophage CEO Dr. Steven Theriault commented: “Being invited to speak at this conference represents a palpable shift in the public mindset on the possibilities that phage therapy can provide for healthcare. It’s a clear recognition that a phage company like Cytophage can play a leading role in combatting antimicrobial resistance (AMR). I am truly honoured to engage in this session with my colleague, Dr. Sacher, who is currently working on establishing a new phage center at Stanford University. Together, we are taking this opportunity to directly engage with representatives from both the public and private sectors to provide insights on the latest advancements in phage therapy and spread the word that feasible and widely applicable phage treatment options already exist.”

About SynBio Conference

2024 Canada SynBio Conference is Canada’s premier synthetic biology event that brings together national and international leaders in the field of engineering biology to foster inter-sector partnerships and contribute to establishing Canada as a global powerhouse in the bioeconomy.

 

This year's conference program will feature a wide range of topics, including cellular agriculture, circular economy, biomanufacturing, ethical and regulatory frameworks, training, and health innovations in addition to interactive workshops and networking events.

    

For further information please contact:

 

Heather Medwick

Chief Operating Officer

heather@cytophage.com

431 388 8873

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About Cytophage Technologies

 

Cytophage Technologies (TSXV:CYTO) is a pioneering biotechnology company dedicated to bacteriophage research, product development and commercialization. Committed to addressing the global challenge of antibiotic resistance, Cytophage advances innovative products that harness the power of bacteriophages to combat bacterial infections affecting human health, animal health, and food security.

 

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