Scope of the Conference:

The conference, “ONE HEALTH, ONE SOLUTION: Bacteriophages Against AMR,” is being held on 17th January, 2026, in BITS Pilani, K K Birla, Goa Campus, Goa, in association with International Association for Bacteriophage and AMR Research (IABAMRR). The conference aims to bring together leading scientists, early-career researchers, clinicians, regulatory experts, and industry professionals to discuss and promote innovative biotechnological strategies to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), with a special focus on bacteriophage therapy.

This event aligns with the One Health approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, and the urgent need for sustainable and effective antimicrobial alternatives. The conference provides a platform to explore phage-based solutions, their clinical and regulatory advancements, and translational research that bridges the gap from bench to bedside.

Theme of the Conference:

Emerging Biotechnological Solutions Against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

This conference theme highlights the critical need for innovative biotechnological approaches to tackle the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance. Focusing on the potential of bacteriophages as viable alternatives to conventional antibiotics, the event promotes interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration within the One Health framework—bridging human, animal, and environmental health to develop sustainable, science-based solutions to AMR.

About the Institute:

Situated on 180 acres of scenic hills overlooking the Zuari River, BITS Pilani K.K. Birla Goa Campus offers a serene environment with modern facilities including academic buildings, hostels, labs, an auditorium, and a library. The campus supports cutting-edge multidisciplinary research through centers like the Central Sophisticated Instrumentation Facility, the AI-focused Anuradha and Prashanth Palakurthi Centre, and innovation hubs such as the Center for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship and the BITS BIRAC BioNEST Incubator, fostering entrepreneurship in health, environment, and technology.