The Microbiology Society is a scientific society that promotes the study of microbes and their impact on humans, the environment and other animals. It was founded in 1911 and has over 4,000 members worldwide. The Society is a registered charity in England and Wales (No. 210161) and Scotland (No. SC039853).
The Microbiology Society has a portfolio of high-quality peer-reviewed journals that cover all aspects of microbiology. These include: Journal of General Virology, Environmental Microbiology, FEMS Immunology & Medical Microbiology, FEMS Microbiology Ecology, Infection and Immunity, International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology and Letters in Applied Microbiology. In addition to publishing journals, the Society organises conferences and training courses; provides grants for research projects; supports science policy work; offers fellowships and travel bursaries; runs an education programme; develops new resources for teachers; manages a careers advice service; promotes public engagement with science;and works with schools to encourage young people into STEM careers.
As the world’s oldest microbiology society, we have been at the forefront of promoting the importance of microbes since our foundation in 1911. Our membership includes scientists from all over the world who are involved in researching viruses, bacteria, fungi & protozoa – including their role in infectious diseases, food spoilage & fermentation processes such as beer & cheese production. We also have members who work on environmental microbes & ‘good’ bugs used in biotechnology applications such as cleaning up oil spills or producing biofuels.