The 7th International Conference on Bacteriophage Research & Antimicrobial Resistance (ICBRAR-2026) is set to bring together scientists, researchers, clinicians, students, academics and industry professionals working across bacteriophage research, antimicrobial resistance and related areas.
The conference is being organized at the National Centre for Veterinary Type Cultures (NCVTC), ICAR-National Research Centre on Equines (ICAR-NRCE), Hisar, Haryana, under the auspices of the Society for Bacteriophage Research and Therapy (SBRT).
The conference is designed to provide a platform for scientific presentations, expert talks, hands-on workshops, networking and discussions focused on emerging approaches to antimicrobial resistance and bacteriophage applications.
Key Themes of ICBRAR-2026
The scientific program covers a broad range of topics within phage research and antimicrobial resistance, including:
- Bacteriophage Research & Antimicrobial Resistance
- Phage Therapy and Precision Medicine
- One Health and AMR
- Phage and Microbial Banks
- Diagnostics and Phage Delivery
- Phage Bioinformatics and Nanoscience
- Applications of bacteriophages in human health, veterinary science, agriculture, food and environmental research
These themes reflect the growing interest in bacteriophages as tools for research and as potential components of strategies addressing antimicrobial resistance.
Opportunities for Researchers and Students
ICBRAR-2026 will feature lead talks, oral presentations, poster presentations, a pre-conference workshop and networking opportunities. The event is intended to encourage interaction between researchers from different disciplines and create opportunities for scientific exchange and collaboration.
The conference will also recognize scientific contributions through society awards, student awards, thesis and publication-related recognitions, and best oral and poster awards.
Why This Conference Matters
Antimicrobial resistance is a multidisciplinary challenge requiring research and collaboration across human health, veterinary science, agriculture, environmental science and biotechnology.
By bringing together researchers working on bacteriophages, microbial repositories, diagnostics, bioinformatics, phage therapy and related technologies, ICBRAR-2026 aims to strengthen scientific exchange around emerging approaches to AMR.
For students and early-career researchers, the conference also provides an opportunity to learn about current research directions, present their work and connect with researchers and professionals working in the field.
