Innovating the Future of Antimicrobials
Thursday, September 17 from 7-8 PM on Zoom
Discover how bacteriophages—viruses that naturally target bacteria—are being engineered into powerful tools to combat antibiotic resistance and improve healthcare outcomes.
About the Speaker
Dr. Zeinab Hosseinidoust is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and the McMaster School of Biomedical Engineering, and Canada Research Chair in Bacteriophage Bioengineering (Tier 2). Her work focuses on harnessing bacteriophages—viruses that selectively infect and eliminate bacteria—as next-generation antimicrobial solutions to combat antibiotic-resistant infections.
Beyond her foundational research, Dr. Zeinab Hosseinidoust is driving real-world innovation across healthcare, food systems and global health. She is part of a multidisciplinary team advancing next-generation menstrual health technologies, including improvements to the Bfree Cup – an antibacterial, reusable menstrual product used by tens of thousands of people worldwide – to enhance safety, accessibility and dignity in menstrual care.
Her research also contributes to breakthrough technologies such as microneedle patches that can detect food spoilage and actively eliminate harmful bacteria, with the potential to significantly reduce food waste and improve public health outcomes.
Through her leadership in bioengineering and commitment to translating research into practical, scalable solutions, she is helping to address pressing global challenges, from antimicrobial resistance to sustainable healthcare and food safety.