Applied Microbiology International, formally known as the Society for Applied Microbiology (SfAM), is the oldest microbiology society in the UK founded in 1931. Its object 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. Applied Microbiology International is an active member of the '' Royal Society of Biology'', and the '' Federation of European Microbiological Societies''. The Society's current president is Professor Brendan Gilmore.

Publications

The society is responsible for the publication of five academic journals: * ''

Journal of Applied Microbiology The ''Journal of Applied Microbiology'' is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal covering applied microbiology. It was established in 1939 as the ''Proceedings of the Society of Agricultural Bacteriologists'', and published under the name ' ...

'' * ''Letters in Applied Microbiology'' * ''

Environmental Microbiology A biophysical environment is a biotic and abiotic surrounding of an organism or population, and consequently includes the factors that have an influence in their survival, development, and evolution. A biophysical environment can vary in scale f ...

'' * ''Environmental Microbiology Reports'' * ''Microbial Biotechnology'' The Society also publishes the quarterly magazine ''Microbiologist''.

Events

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 ''

'' and the ''

''.

Membership

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.

Grants and awards

The Society has an extensive range of grants and awards available to all Members.

W H Pierce Prize

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 at the ''Annual Applied Microbiology Conference'' to a young microbiologist who has made a substantial contribution to the science of applied microbiology. Application is by nomination by Members of the Society only.

References

External links

SfAM website

Microbiologist Magazine
{{Authority control Applied microbiology Biology organisations based in the United Kingdom Microbiology organizations Scientific organizations established in 1931