Explore the fascinating world of bacteriophages in our international project!

Project description

Bacteriophages, a valuable alternative for antibiotics

Bacteriophages, specialized viruses infecting only bacteria, play a crucial role in various sectors, particularly in the medical field. Throughout a week-long course, you'll acquire a diverse set of skills through a mix of theoretical learning and hands-on practical sessions.

Here's a glimpse of what you'll discover:

Determining the phage titer.
Understanding how bacteria defend themselves using the CRISPR cas defense system against bacteriophages.
Exploring the transduction of an antibiotic-resistance gene in E. coli cells.

Additionally, you will gain valuable insights from two guest lectures who work with bacteriophages in their research centers.

Schedule

Online sessions: 1 or 2 weeks before the start of the physical mobility
- Introduction about the content and expectations of the project
- Guest lectures about the application of bacteriophages in research and/or the medical world
Physical mobility:
- Dates: December 9th - December 13th, 2024
- Location: Erasmus University of Applied Sciences & Arts - Dpt. Healthcare - Laarbeeklaan 121 - 1090 Jette
- Program:
  - During the first 4 days of the mobility students will perform several laboratory experiments in small groups.
  - On the final day of the project students will discuss their results during an oral presentation.

Evaluation

Presentation group work: 40%
Observation during lab experiments: 20%
Written exam: 40% - the written exam will be organized differently for international students as the exam is plannend during the physical mobility, this matter will be discussed with the participating international students

Application & deadlines

Students interested in participating should submit their applications by [deadline date].
Application form link: Phage Project Application Form

Contact information

For any questions or clarifications, feel free to reach out to me at sofie.geeraerts@ehb.be.