Applied Microbiology International, formally known as the Society for Applied Microbiology (SfAM), is the oldest microbiology society in the UK founded in 1931. Its objective is to advance for the benefit of the public the science of microbiology in its application to the environment, human and animal health, agriculture and industry.[1] Applied Microbiology International is an active member of the Royal Society of Biology, and the Federation of European Microbiological Societies. The organisation's current president is Professor Jack Gilbert.[2]
The organisation also publishes the digital magazine The Microbiologist.[3]
Eventsedit
Applied Microbiology International holds a number of scientific meetings every year including its Early Career Scientist Research Symposium and two lecture evenings which celebrate the success of the journals Environmental Microbiology and the Journal of Applied Microbiology.[4]
Membershipedit
Applied Microbiology International is based in the United Kingdom and has members from all over the world. There are several membership levels enabling anyone with an interest in microbiology become eligible for membership.[5]
Grants and awardsedit
The organisation has an extensive range of grants and awards available to all Members.[6]
W H Pierce Prizeedit
This award was instituted in 1984 to commemorate the life and works of the late W H (Bill) Pierce, former Chief Bacteriologist of Oxo Ltd. and a long time member of the Society. This prestigious prize is awarded each year to a young microbiologist who has made a substantial contribution to the science of applied microbiology. In 2022, multiple similar awards of this type were launched, called the "Horizon Awards"[7]
^"Journal award lecture series". www.appliedmicrobiology.org. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
^"Website of Applied Microbiology International/Membership".
^"Website of Applied Microbiology International/Grants".
^"AMI Horizon Awards". Horizon Awards. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
External linksedit
AMI website
Microbiologist Magazine
February 15, 2024
applied, microbiology, international, formally, known, society, applied, microbiology, sfam, oldest, microbiology, society, founded, 1931, objective, advance, benefit, public, science, microbiology, application, environment, human, animal, health, agriculture,. Applied Microbiology International formally known as the Society for Applied Microbiology SfAM is the oldest microbiology society in the UK founded in 1931 Its objective is to advance for the benefit of the public the science of microbiology in its application to the environment human and animal health agriculture and industry 1 Applied Microbiology International is an active member of the Royal Society of Biology and the Federation of European Microbiological Societies The organisation s current president is Professor Jack Gilbert 2 Applied Microbiology InternationalFounded1931 1931 TypeNon profitMembers3 405 2024 Key peoplePresident Professor Jack GilbertWebsitehttp www appliedmicrobiology org Contents 1 Publications 2 Events 3 Membership 4 Grants and awards 5 W H Pierce Prize 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksPublications editThe organisation is responsible for the publication of six academic journals Journal of Applied Microbiology Letters in Applied Microbiology Environmental Microbiology Environmental Microbiology Reports Microbial Biotechnology Sustainable MicrobiologyThe organisation also publishes the digital magazine The Microbiologist 3 Events editApplied Microbiology International holds a number of scientific meetings every year including its Early Career Scientist Research Symposium and two lecture evenings which celebrate the success of the journals Environmental Microbiology and the Journal of Applied Microbiology 4 Membership editApplied Microbiology International is based in the United Kingdom and has members from all over the world There are several membership levels enabling anyone with an interest in microbiology become eligible for membership 5 Grants and awards editThe organisation has an extensive range of grants and awards available to all Members 6 W H Pierce Prize editThis award was instituted in 1984 to commemorate the life and works of the late W H Bill Pierce former Chief Bacteriologist of Oxo Ltd and a long time member of the Society This prestigious prize is awarded each year to a young microbiologist who has made a substantial contribution to the science of applied microbiology In 2022 multiple similar awards of this type were launched called the Horizon Awards 7 See also editAmerican Society for Microbiology Federation of European Microbiological Societies Royal Society of BiologyReferences edit Website of Applied Microbiology International AMI Our team Applied Microbiology International Microbiologist Retrieved 8 August 2023 Journal award lecture series www appliedmicrobiology org Retrieved 8 August 2023 Website of Applied Microbiology International Membership Website of Applied Microbiology International Grants AMI Horizon Awards Horizon Awards Retrieved 8 August 2023 External links editAMI website Microbiologist Magazine Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Applied Microbiology International amp oldid 1194510798 Publications, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
