BAPA 2025: Showcasing the Top Phages Isolated by Arab Researchers

What is BAPA?

Best Arabic Phage Award (BAPA 2025) is a competitive, annual award designed to honor outstanding Arab researchers who have made significant contributions by isolating novel and effective bacteriophages in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region.

This initiative recognizes the importance of phage therapy and research in combating antimicrobial resistance and improving public health outcomes. More than just an award, BAPA is a celebration of Arab scientific excellence and innovation in microbiology.

We are proud to officially announce the Best Arabic Phage Award (BAPA) – 2025, a pioneering initiative by Phage Arab in collaboration with our esteemed sponsor, Precise Health.

A Region-Wide Challenge: 190 Researchers, 6 Finalists

This year’s BAPA witnessed an overwhelming response: 190 Arab researchers across multiple countries competed to be recognized for their phage discoveries. After evaluation, only six exceptional researchers were nominated based on their BAPA Points and Score, reflecting the quality, novelty, and therapeutic potential of their phage work.

Meet the BAPA 2025 Finalists

🥇 Fatma Abdelrahman (Egypt) BAPA Points: 24 | Score: 4.8 I vB_Pa_ZCPS1

🥈 Mohammed Imam (Saudi Arabia) BAPA Points: 17 | Score: 3.4 I vB_paem_mij3

🥉 Fatma Alzahraa (Egypt) BAPA Points: 14 | Score: 2.8 I vB_efas_sz1

🏅 Hasnaa Temsaah (Egypt) BAPA Points: 6 | Score: 1.2 I vB_EcIM_HK6

🏅 Fairoz Al-Wrafy (Yemen) BAPA Points: 5 | Score: 1

🏅 Mohamed Hegazi (Egypt) BAPA Points: 4 | Score: 0.8

Why BAPA Matters

By launching BAPA, we aim to:

• Elevate the visibility of Arab researchers in the global phage community.

• Encourage innovation in bacteriophage isolation and therapy.

• Create a collaborative platform for sharing resources and research in the MENA region.

We believe this initiative will inspire future generations of microbiologists, biotechnologists, and innovators to engage in phage therapy and translational science.