American Society for Microbiology
The American Society for Microbiology (ASM), originally the Society of American Bacteriologists, is a professional organization for scientists who study viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa as well as other aspects of microbiology. It was founded in 1899. The Society publishes a variety of scientific journals, textbooks, and other educational materials related to microbiology and infectious diseases. ASM organizes annual meetings, as well as workshops and professional development opportunities for its members.
ASM Microbe 2018 meeting in Atlanta
Academy Fellows’ reception at Microbe 2022 that pictures some of the newly elected fellows with the ASM president.
Microbiology is the scientific study of microorganisms, those being of unicellular (single-celled), multicellular, or acellular. Microbiology encompasses numerous sub-disciplines including virology, bacteriology, protistology, mycology, immunology, and parasitology.
An agar plate streaked with microorganisms
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632–1723)
Statue of Robert Koch, one of the founders of microbiology, in Berlin
Martinus Beijerinck is often considered a founder of virology.