Phage therapy: a solution for the expanding antibiotic resistance?

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a serious global health threat, with 1.27 million deaths in 2019 linked to resistant bacteria. Bacteriophages, viruses that target bacteria, present potential alternatives to antibiotics due to their specificity, self-replicating capability, and lower side effects. However, challenges such as specificity limits and safety concerns remain, prompting ongoing research into phage therapy.

Solving the Crisis of Tomorrow, Today

Carolina Borrelli chose a science career despite a lack of natural aptitude, now pursuing a PhD in biophysics and microbiology. Her research on polymyxins aims to tackle antibiotic resistance in gram-negative bacteria, employing advanced microscopy techniques. Borrelli values collaboration and looks forward to exploring the biotech sector during her upcoming summer internship in San Francisco.