Panagiotis Kalatzis

Panagiotis Kalatzis serves as Assistant Professor in the Section for Hologenomics at the Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen, focusing on bacterial pathogens and bacteriophage interactions in aquaculture and marine ecosystems.

His research spans:

• Microbial genomics and pathogen evolution
• Bacteriophage therapy for fish diseases
• Prophage-mediated virulence mechanisms
• Aquaculture biosecurity solutions
• Host-pathogen coevolution in marine environments
• Metabolic adaptations in bacterial resistance

He investigates genomic drivers of virulence in Vibrio, Edwardsiella, and Pasteurella species to develop sustainable aquaculture interventions.

Analysis of his 2019-2025 publications reveals consistent emphasis on phage-host dynamics in fish pathogens, with growing exploration of deep-sea microbial systems. Key trends include prophage contributions to bacterial fitness, quorum-sensing regulation of virulence, and combinatorial biocontrol strategies using phages and probiotics.

Dr. Kalatzis operates within the Section for Hologenomics, which studies host-microbe interactions across environmental and health contexts, leveraging genomic tools to address aquaculture disease challenges.