PrecisionPhage Launches Cutting-Edge Solutions For the Phage Field

PrecisionPhage introduces cutting-edge phage bioinformatics software

– Modernizes phage genome analysis and phage genome integrity management

PrecisionPhage is an academically rooted biotechnology company biotechnology company from Finland, providing advanced phage solutions for global phage research and therapeutic applications.

The company’s founders bring more than four decades of combined experience in phage research, and the team also includes specialists in phage bioinformatics with deep expertise in bacteriophage biology, computational analysis, and genome data interpretation.

PrecisionPhage is committed to advancing the phage field through cutting-edge phage solutions. The company introduces one of the most expansive commercial libraries, modern phage lab services, and the next generation phage software platform family, Phagenomics.

Phagenomics Core is designed for comprehensive analysis of phage genomes, while Phagenomics BatchQC is built for GMP-level genomic quality control. BatchQC supports meeting stringent production requirements for comprehensive phage genome integrity analysis, data management, and pharmaceutical-grade reports and signing procedures within a pre-validated, ready-to-use platform.

“Advanced phage bioinformatics modernizes genome analysis processes, enabling more efficient phage research, translation into practical applications and stringent quality control for production. Our company aims to drive progress in the phage field by fostering collaboration and innovation to address the global challenge of antibiotic resistance”, says Matti Jalasvuori, PrecisionPhage’s CEO.  

Alongside the introduction of its solutions, the company presents its newly updated visual identity.

Phagenomics Core – Smart phage genome assembly & annotation in 1 software

To support the mission of advancing phage science, PrecisionPhage is introducing next-generation Phagenomics software platforms designed for comprehensive analysis of phage genomes.

“With Phagenomics Core, we want to offer anyone working in the phage field with modern and accessible tools so that focus can be put on analyzing results rather than performing manual processes. With the Phagenomics Core software, all experts from students to researchers and phage pharmaceutical scientists can independently conduct comprehensive phage genome assembly and annotation fast and easily. The software offers automated, pre-configured workflows with an intuitive graphical interface, requiring no specialized bioinformatics expertise from the user”, Jalasvuori describes. 

Through automation and an intuitive graphical user interface,
Phagenomics Core enables researchers to access tools once
limited to specialized experts, accelerating research and development.

Phagenomics Core comprises relevant processes in one automated pipeline ensuring high-quality phage genome assembly and annotation. It offers a uniquely broad set of phage and prokaryotic databases that are queried simultaneously to produce the most likely annotations. Machine learning approaches are used to predict structural proteins where database queries might fail to recognise rare protein sequences. It also analyses the genome for virulence factors, antibiotic resistance genes and phage’s potential for lysogeny.

“For professional bioinformaticians, the platform provides a robust foundation for developing customized downstream analyses and serves as a complementary tool that optimizes workflow efficiency at specific stages of the analytical pipeline. For phage experts involved in application development and manufacturing, the software provides comprehensive and easily accessible genomic data to support phage characterization and quality evaluation from a therapeutic perspective”, Jalasvuori says.

‍Phagenomics BatchQC – GMP-Compatible Platform for Phage Genome Quality Control‍

PrecisionPhage has also started a pilot program for Phagenomics BatchQC, the first advanced platform designed specifically fo GMP- level genomic quality control in bacteriophage manufacturing. The software enables stringent production requirements, comprehensive phage genome integrity analysis, data management, and pharmaceutical-grade reporting and electronic signatures within a single easy-to-use platform.

“Phagenomics BatchQC is a future-ready platform designed to support the highest quality control standards and regulatory requirements for GMP compliant phage production”, Jalasvuori describes.

“We have now launched the pilot program and warmly welcome phage companies interested in participating to start taking benefits from the software. The software will be released in 2026”, Jalasvuori says.

Phagenomics BatchQC offers a future-ready platform
designed to support the highest quality control standards and
regulatory requirements for GMP compliant phage production.

“We are committed to supporting our customers in staying at the forefront of regulatory compliance and maintaining the highest quality standards through GMP-level production. As laws, regulations and guidelines for safe phage manufacturing are established, we are committed to ensure that our software remains fully aligned with these requirements”, Jalasvuori says.

Phage library and collections with over 1,600 phages ‍

The company also introduces one of the most comprehensive phage libraries and collections available for commercial use.

“With our collection of over 1,600 phages, we license phages for a range of applications. Our licensing models accommodate both commercial and academic requirements. Our strains have been carefully selected and optimized for various needs”, Jalasvuori says.

PrecisionPhage’s phage collection
is one of the world’s largest commercial phage libraries
with over 1,600 phages for licensing.

Phage lab services in a modern phage laboratory

At the core of PrecisionPhage’s operations is a dedicated scientific phage laboratory, providing services built on the team’s 40+ years of combined phage research experience.

“We have an expert team with in-depth, hands-on phage experience, enabling efficient workflows and reliable results. Our lab team provides professional support for comprehensive testing and characterization of phages, tailored to customer-specific research needs. We conduct, for example, advanced phage characterization, phage and bacterial DNA extraction, sequencing and analysis. We are happy to tailor laboratory steps for the specific needs of our customers”, Jalasvuori says.

PrecisionPhage’s modern phage lab enables
high-quality research to support diverse industrial and
clinical applications.

Equipped with modern instrumentation and operating under rigorous scientific standards, the laboratory enables efficient, flexible, and high-quality research to support diverse industrial and clinical applications.