The Eliava Institute was founded in 1923
by distinguished Georgian physician, bacteriologist and phage researcher Prof. George Eliava.

Today, the Eliava Institute of Bacteriophages, Microbiology and Virology (IBMV) continues its rich tradition of work in applied microbiology and bacteriophage research.

The scientists of the Eliava Institute founded the Eliava Foundation – a non-for-profit organization, which established several spin-off companies.

The Conference aims at providing a platform to discuss advances in our knowledge on the distribution of microbes and their viruses across diverse environments, their influence on the ecosystems in which they live and their impact on human health, agriculture, culinary traditions and industry. The conference will provide an excellent opportunity for students and scientists to meet and interact with experts from all over the world, to exchange ideas and develop new relationships. Tbilisi, Georgia, September 22-27, 2019