exist Women 2026 Imola László
Phagillus: The next generation of biological defense
Phagillus is an innovative, bacteriophage-based technology for the biological control of the Aspergillus flavus fungus, which produces highly toxic and carcinogenic aflatoxins. The solution consists of a specialized "phage cocktail" that acts with extreme specificity. These bacteriophages target fungal surface structures and destroy the cell wall using lytic enzymes. This creates a highly precise, safe, truly sustainable, and economically efficient defense system for agriculture, with future potential for use in human medicine.
Academic field: Molecular Biotechnology and Microbiology
Vision:
My vision is to establish bacteriophages as a precise, safe, and ecological weapon against fungal infections, starting in agriculture and expanding into human medicine. I aim to transform my scientific research into a market-ready innovation to actively contribute to a healthier and more sustainable future.
Phagillus will work because the use of bacteriophages offers high precision and true sustainability, while their self-replicating nature ensures highly cost-effective and scalable production.
Personal superpower:
My resilience as an international student, combined with the out-of-the-box creativity I bring from my DIY side quests straight into the lab.