Citizen Phage Library: an interview with Dr Phil Mitchelmore

Find out more from Dr Phil Mitchelmore about his work as the clinical lead on the Citizen Phage Library project. Phil tells us about the applications of phage therapy in treating antibiotic resistant infections, and the current challenges in hospitals when treating chronic lung conditions.

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00:00 Introduction
00:19 Phil's role as Clinical Lead
01:13 Why this project is important: antimicrobial resistance and antibiotics
02:13 Chronic lung infections: how phage therapy could help
03:00 Effects of antibiotics on cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis patients
03:51 Q: What was your pathway into this role?
04:48 Q: What is your role on a day-to-day basis?
05:43 Q: What do you think will be the impact of this project?
07:04 Q: Do you have patients with drug-resistant infections here in Exeter?
08:10 Q: How difficult is it to carry out clinical trials for research like this?
09:02 Q: When do you expect to be doing clinical trials?
09:29 Q: Do many clinicians know about phage therapy?