International Committee for Taxonomy of Viruses

The International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) is developing, refining, and maintaining a universal virus taxonomy. The goal of this undertaking is to categorize the multitude of known viruses into a single classification scheme that reflects their evolutionary relationships, i.e. their individual phylogenies.

P.H.A.G.E.

To support phage research and therapy in Europe, ‘Phages for Human Application Group Europe’ (P.H.A.G.E.), an international non-profit organisation, was founded on July 16, 2009. This organisation aims to develop a specific regulatory framework for phage therapy in Europe. Members of P.H.A.G.E. share an interest in the development of phage knowledge and phage application (prophylactic as well as therapeutic). Although members can originate from EU member states or from abroad, P.H.A.G.E. will mainly focus on EU-related issues. The work area includes activities on the European health policy level. Members are typically scientists, medical doctors, and specialists in the fields of health economics and legal, regulatory or quality control matters.

LISANDO GmbH

Lisando GmbH is a newly established biotech company which designs and develops novel effective antibacterials (ARTILYSIN™) to combat antibiotic-resistant bacterial pathogens. ARTILYSIN™ are natural proteins that are enhanced through LISANDO'S technology in order to efficiently destroy bacteria, using an enzymatic mechanism.

The Phagebiotics Foundation

Established by professor Elisabeth Kutter, The Phagebiotics Foundation aims to foster communication and research related to phage biology and its practical applications.