About Us
With over 30,000 members, including researchers, educators and health professionals, ASM is one of the largest life science societies in the world.
Advancing Microbiology How We Do It
ASM's meetings, journals and books explore the complete spectrum of microbiology, and collaborations with our partners strengthen relationships with academic, regulatory and industrial communities.
Where We Are
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Global Public Health Programs
ASM strengthens levels of health care around the world through lab capacity building, training of local staff and providing solutions for outbreaks when they arise.
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ASM held its first ever meeting in December 1899. One of the sessions was called "On the Use of Steam for Sterilization."
Who We Are
ASM members and staff work together to do great things.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors upholds ASM's mission to advance the microbial sciences.
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The Council prioritizes the scientific focus of the Society and identifies opportunities that benefit the members and the scientific community at large.
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