Episode 10 - Harnessing the Power of Bacteriophages With Dr Robert Schooley

Episode 10 - Harnessing the Power of Bacteriophages With Dr Robert Schooley In this podcast episode, host Dr Michael Saag speaks with Dr Robert “Chip” Schooley, a distinguished Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health at the University of California San Diego. They discuss the revolutionary potential of bacteriophages, viruses that can infect and kill bacteria. They detail the research efforts and case studies involved in understanding the potential deployment of bacteriophages as a medical treatment. The discussion also highlights the necessity for clinical trials and future research involving genetically engineered phages. 00:02 Introduction and Guest Profile 01:51 The Growing Problem of Antimicrobial Resistance 02:55 Understanding Bacteriophages 04:21 The History and Use of Bacteriophages in Labs 05:45 The Role of Bacteriophages in Molecular Biology 11:43 The Journey of Treating a Patient with Bacteriophages 19:19 The Future of Bacteriophage Therapy 31:05 Closing Remarks and Podcast Outro #Goinganti-Viral, #RobertSchooley, #MichaelSaag,#IAS–USA, #InternationalAntiviral Society–USA, #InfectiousDiseases, #bacteriophages, #phages