American Society for Microbiology

Bats harbor many viruses, often without getting sick themselves. 🦇 Why are bats such viable viral hosts? Scientists are digging into the question, using what they learn to inform strategies for preventing spillover & mitigating disease. https://brnw.ch/21wL9BU #WorldZoonosesDay

ASM Journals is pleased to announce Carey-Ann Burnham, Ph.D., D(ABMM), as our newly appointed editor in chief of ASM’s fully open-access journal, ASM Case Reports, which will begin publishing case reports in 2025. Dr. Burnham is the Chief Clinical Officer at Pattern Bioscience, and a professor of pathology and immunology, pediatrics, molecular microbiology and medicine at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Burnham has held several editorial roles, including serving as an editor for the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, co-editor in chief of the Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook and leadership roles in professional societies, including ASM, the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute and the Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists. The new editor in chief will be instrumental in shaping the direction of ASM Case Reports, exploring new diseases, intricate disease progressions, the nuanced actions and effects of pharmaceuticals and the uncharted territories of outbreaks. Learn more about Dr. Burnham’s appointment when you read the press release and stay tuned for ASM Case Reports’ upcoming call for papers coming soon! https://brnw.ch/21wL8LT #ASMJournals #ClinicalMicrobiology #CaseReports

ASM welcomes a new president, president-elect and new members of the Board of Directors and the Council on Microbial Sciences (COMS). They begin serving their leadership terms on July 1, 2024. Theresa M. Koehler will serve as the 2024-2025 ASM President, and Alexander McAdam will serve as President-Elect of the Board of Directors. Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/ghZ4hKSq

These cultures are (inter)stellar! The American Society for Microbiology hosts an annual Agar Art Contest featuring art made with living microorganisms. We sponsored last year's event, showcasing products from our Molsheim, France, and Nantong, China, sites. The “Microbiology in Space” submissions are currently on display at our Molsheim, France site as part of our Agar Art Exhibit.

This July, we join the nation in celebrating #DisabilityPrideMonth! To kick off the month, learn how STEM instructors can provide equitable accommodations for students who are blind and visually impaired that will not only help with student retention, but also set students up for success in their academic pursuits. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gpCpSG_U Interested in exploring more resources for microbiologists with disabilities? Check out ASM’s focus page: https://lnkd.in/ggpHRPb3

From #AMR to #climatechange and #microbiome, ASM is leading the discussion on the hottest topics in the field with key partners like ASM Kingdom Corporate Council members, @CopanUSA & @QIAGEN. Thank you for your commitment to scientific advancement! https://brnw.ch/21wL26g

The U.S. House of Representatives appropriations proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 would significantly cut funding for research and public health programs at the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and would ban funding for "gain of function" research. Read ASM's response: https://lnkd.in/gyCp-ySQ

From analyzing drug-resistant bacteria on dairy farms to tracking unresolved foodborne outbreaks, Candace Cole, Ph.D., is on a quest to leverage microbiology to support food safety. Read the Spotlight: https://asm.social/1W0

A new avian-origin influenza A virus (H5N1) has been circulating globally since 2020, but its discovery in dairy cattle in 2024 is a first. Where did it come from, how did it make the jump to cows and what’s next? Here's what you should know about H5N1: https://brnw.ch/21wKYLG

Choosing a career path in microbiology can be a daunting task for students and mid-career professionals alike. While some may have a clear direction in mind, others need guidance and the ability to fully explore their options. That's why we've created the "Career Pathways in Microbiology," a 3-part virtual webinar series that explores career paths in microbiology. Open to anyone interested in learning about where a degree in microbiology can take you! Register for these free, 1.5 hour webinars by July 22 at https://brnw.ch/21wKVHd.