Nominate an indivual, team or organisation for the WH Pierce Global Impact in Microbiology Prize (deadline: 1 June 2026). Find out more: https://appliedmicrobiology.org/submissions-generic/wh-pierce-global-impact-in-microbiology-prize.html #HorizonAwards #UNSDGs #Microbiology

We’re pleased to welcome Culture Collections (UK Health Security Agency) as a sponsor of #LAMECS2026. Visit their website: https://www.culturecollections.org.uk/ Discover all this year’s sponsors and exhibitors: https://appliedmicrobiology.org/ems-event-calendar/lamecs-2026/sponsorship.html

Funding available for novel microbiology research driving global sustainability ♻️ We welcome applications from AMI members across academia, industry and clinical settings. Apply by 1 June: https://appliedmicrobiology.org/funding/sustainable-microbiology-novel-research-grant.html

From Helicobacter pylori to the AMR crisis: We get to know Professor Liang Wang, who has just been appointed as new Lead Editor in Microbiology in Health and Disease at the Journal of Applied Microbiology. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/from-he... @ami-journals.bsky.social

New on-demand webinar: Microbial Communities in the Leaves Around Us 🍃 In this @microsocequity.bsky.social Speaker Series webinar, Dr Zimmerman reveals how climate, geography, land use and host plants shape fungal communities living within leaves. Watch now: appliedmicrobiology.org/resource/mic...

The Dorothy Jones D&I Achievement Award recognises those advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within STEM. This award is open to members and non-members. Nominate by 1 June 2026: https://appliedmicrobiology.org/submissions-generic/dorothy-jones-diversity-and-inclusion-achievement-award.html

More than a decade after the Nagoya Protocol became law, scientists still face practical challenges and confusion. A new guide provides universally applicable frameworks for anyone working with biological resources. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/ten-yea... @ebi.embl.org @dsmz.bsky.social

The full programme for #LAMECS2026 is now live! Whether you’re presenting, exploring career paths, or soaking it all in, there's something for everyone - including an astrobiology keynote. Explore the full programme: https://appliedmicrobiology.org/ems-event-calendar/lamecs-2026/programme.html

From professional development opportunities and career support to funding, events, research and valuable connections, AMI membership is designed to help you grow and thrive at every stage of your career. Learn more about what membership can offer you by watching our short video below ⬇️

@femsmicro.org is looking for its next President and two Trustees to join its Board. If you have leadership experience, value collaboration, and want to contribute to something beyond your own work, this is your chance to make an impact. Find out more & apply: fems-microbiology.org/2026-electio...

What if health is not produced by humans alone, but co-created with the ecosystems, organisms, and food systems we depend on? www.the-microbiologist.com/news/the-nex... @microsocequity.bsky.social @sarahelton.bsky.social

Happy 100th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough! As an Honorary Fellow of Applied Microbiology International, your lifelong dedication to our planet has inspired generations of scientists and environmental advocates. Thank you for a century of curiosity, wisdom, and storytelling.

We caught up with Verônica Ortiz Alvarenga, a food engineer and Professor at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais in Brazil, who is one of the newest Junior Editors with Letters in Applied Microbiology. www.the-microbiologist.com/careers/qand... @ami-journals.bsky.social @ufmgbr.bsky.social

🏛️ Christiana Figueres Policy to Practice Award - recognising individuals bridging the gap between applied microbiology, policy, and real-world implementation. Nominate now: https://appliedmicrobiology.org/submissions-generic/christiana-figueres-policy-to-practice-award.html Deadline: 1 June 2026

Parliamentary Links Day is taking place on 16 June, hosted by @rsb.org.uk - and AMI is looking for representatives to attend. 📩 If you're interested, please get in touch at [email protected] by Monday 11 May. #SciencePolicy #UKScience #Microbiology #Networking

While most infections caused by the Yersinia plague bacterium can currently be treated with antibiotics, concerns about rising antimicrobial resistance mean that we must develop new ways to disarm the bacteria rather than killing them. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/why-ant...

AMI’s New Professional Research Grant supports newly appointed microbiology professionals in advancing sustainable applied microbiology research aligned with the UN SDGs 👨‍🏫 Apply now: https://appliedmicrobiology.org/funding/new-professional-research-grant.html 📅 Deadline: 30 April 2026

Researchers have pinpointed the genotypic and phenotypic changes that take place when colonising bacteria in a patient’s gut invade and infect the bloodstream. The team aimed to determine what changes lead to becoming invasive bloodstream pathogens. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/scienti...

Advance your research with our New Professional Research Grant – deadline is 30 April (midnight); applications from LMICs encouraged 👇

Q&A: We catch up with food microbiologist Professor Marciane Magnani of the Federal University of Paraíba in Brazil who has just been appointed as a Deputy Editor of Letters in Applied Microbiology. www.the-microbiologist.com/careers/from... @ami-journals.bsky.social

Our latest Disease X special issue is in full swing in #TheMicrobiologist! From future pandemics, to reflections on COVID19, plus considerations for labs, companies, and clinicians. Stay tuned for new content over the next few months: https://www.the-microbiologist.com/ami/special-issues

Tyler Myers, an MPhil Candidate at the University of Cambridge, reports back from the @royalsocbio.bsky.social’s Voice of the Future event at Parliament, where he served as a guest panelist representing Applied Microbiology International. #VOF2026 www.the-microbiologist.com/careers/from...

Stand for election to the AMI Board and broaden your impact. Find out more & apply: https://secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/ami2026/en/login Nominations close Wednesday 29 April at 17:00 (BST)

We caught up with Daniel Jesuwenu Ajose, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and one of the newest Junior Editors with Letters in Applied Microbiology. https://www.the-microbiologist.com/careers/qanda-meet-letters-in-applied-microbiology-junior-editor-daniel-jesuwenu-ajose/8659.article AMI Journals

The next installment of the MSE 2026 Speaker Series will explore how fungal communities living inside leaves (endophytes) are shaped by their environment, host plants & geography. https://www.the-microbiologist.com/news/a-world-within-the-leaves-sign-up-for-our-fascinating-free-webinar/8513.article

We’re building a Board of Trustees that reflects our global community. 🌐 Nominations for the Elected Trustee position on the AMI Board are closing soon. No prior board experience needed - just your perspective and passion. Learn more and apply: https://secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/ami2026/en/login

The latest feature in The Microbiologist examines the Japanese response to COVID-19, considerations for the next pandemic, and strategic preparedness. https://ow.ly/iq7L50YMrFr

It may seem stark and lifeless, but the air around a remote sub-Antarctic island contains viruses, including some that are new to science. Using metagenomics, researchers discovered that South Georgia harbours a diverse and dynamic airborne viral community. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/viruses...

Are you working on phage therapy or microbiome-based therapeutics? It's your last chance to respond to an inquiry into why the NHS adoption of the UK’s cutting-edge life sciences innovations often fails - and what could be done to fix it. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/call-fo...

Nominate yourself! Applied Microbiology International has issued a call for a new member to join our team as an Elected Trustee on the AMI Board from September 2026. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/nominat...

💬 "What I enjoy most about being a trustee is supporting a community that champions excellence in microbiology." Play a key role in shaping AMI’s future, alongside passionate colleagues and a global microbiology community. Nominate yourself: https://secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/ami2026/en/login

Missed our latest Policy Spotlight webinar? Catch up on insights from policymakers and parl. affairs professionals, and learn how microbiologists can influence policy: https://appliedmicrobiology.org/resource/policy-spotlight-maximising-microbiologists-impact-in-policymaking.html AMI Journals

📢 AMI Trustee nominations are now open Help guide our direction and make an impact. Stand for election to the AMI Board! Find out more & apply: https://secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/ami2026/en/login 🗓️ Submit your application by 29 April 2026

A new review finds that biological ammonia production offers strong potential as a cleaner, greener alternative to the costly Haber-Bosch process. Microbes such as Azotobacter can produce ammonia under ambient conditions and atmospheric pressure. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/scienti...

Scientists have discovered that degraded soils can regain their microbial diversity by combining soil microbiome transplants with artificial humic acid amendments. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/degrade...

Postdocs, don’t miss the FEMS Summer School in Porto! Collaborate with int. researchers, join mentor-led panels, and explore how learned societies tackle global challenges. Apply by 15 April: https://fems-microbiology.org/about_fems/network-and-activities/congress/fems-summer-school-for-postdocs/

Why hasn’t personalised medicine delivered on the ground? A UK Parliament inquiry is exploring why the NHS struggles to adopt cutting-edge life sciences innovations and what needs to change. Share your views and help shape the future. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/call-fo...

ICYMI: Our first AMI Advisory Group webinar recording is now live! ⏯️ Watch now: https://vimeo.com/1176568534 Join AMI today to become part of a global community, get involved in our Advisory Groups, and connect with experts worldwide: https://appliedmicrobiology.org/membership/join-now.html

Apply now for the FEMS Summer School for Postdocs - a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and advance your career! Application deadline: 15 April 2026 Find out more: https://fems-microbiology.org/about_fems/network-and-activities/congress/fems-summer-school-for-postdocs/

As a group of leading UK health experts launches a new Commission to understand why vaccination access levels are falling across the UK, Applied Microbiology International is calling on members to share their insights on childhood vaccinations. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/why-is-...

Hundreds of scientists gathered at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre this week for a three-day conference aimed at showcasing the contributions of life scientists from marginalised and underrepresented communities. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/hundred... @emmanueladukwu.bsky.social

Just 1 week to go ⏳ Join our free Policy Spotlight webinar on 1 April and learn how to connect with policymakers, influence real-world decisions, and amplify your impact as a microbiologist appliedmicrobiology.org/ems-event-ca...

The Rachel Carson Environmental Conservation Excellence Award recognises applied microbiology that protects ecosystems, safeguards biodiversity, and drives real-world environmental outcomes. 🌿 Nominate someone today: https://appliedmicrobiology.org/advocacy-policy/horizon-awards.html

The free ‘Unraveling Periprosthetic Joint Infection’ webinar on March 25 explores one of the most challenging complications in modern orthopedic medicine, sitting at the intersection of microbiology, surgery, and patient care. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/webinar... @microsocequity.bsky.social

I did wonder why Jack had brought in his Ninja! 😂

Reminder: Abstract submissions for #LAMECS2026 close soon - submit by 22 March 👇

Just over a month ago, AMI launched its first D&I Strategy, which sets out our five-year roadmap to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to contribute to our shared mission. https://www.the-microbiologist.com/careers/introducing-amis-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy/8296.article

Did you know an air fryer can thermocycle? Read the journey of two scientists’ attempts to run a PCR cycle in the kitchen, in the latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist. https://www.the-microbiologist.com/features/a-journey-to-run-a-polymerase-chain-reaction-in-the-kitchen/7580.article

Professor Manuel Simões, Deputy Editor of the Journal of Applied Microbiology, has just been appointed as the journal’s new lead editor in Microbial Biotechnology. Here’s why he’s looking forward to the challenge. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/from-mi...

Do you know a microbiologist making a real-world impact on public health? Nominations are now open for the John Snow Public Health Innovation Prize! Submit a nomination today: https://appliedmicrobiology.org/submissions-generic/john-snow-public-health-innovation-prize.html