News
Dr Heather Fairhead (5th August 2025)
The SASPiPhi team are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Dr Heather Fairhead, SASPiPhi’s co-founder and Director, who unexpectedly passed away on 5th August 2025, after a very short illness.
Heather was a talented scientist and business person. With a First Class BSc (Hons) degree in Biotechnology from the University of Nottingham, UK, a PhD in Molecular Microbiology from the University of Sheffield, UK, and 25 years of research and development of phage-based technologies, Heather guided the development of her original ideas and concepts into today’s SASPject technology.
As CEO of early-stage biotech companies, Heather was passionate about the development of solutions to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and her achievements included taking an antibacterial product from concept into the clinic. She was a dedicated professional, a friend to many, and a cherished part of our team. Heather will be greatly missed.
Details of a memorial service will be shared in due course.
