• Knowledge Exchange: Engage in dynamic discussions, share insights and learn from leading minds in the microbial sciences. Celebrate scientific excellence, recognize outstanding contributions and stay updated on the latest advancements in human health and infectious disease.
   
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, strengthen ties with top international institutions in microbiology, build professional relationships, expand your scientific network and explore collaborations within the scientific community.
   
• Publishing Opportunities: Interact with esteemed editors and staff from the following ASM Journals:
  • Journal of Clinical Microbiology.
  • Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.
  • Journal of Virology.
  • ASM Case Reports.
  • Infection and Immunity.
  • Journal of Bacteriology.
  • mBio.
  • mSphere.
  • Microbiology Spectrum.
  Learn more about scientific publishing and how to get your research recognized.

Focus Areas:

• Innovations in Clinical Microbiology.
• Bacterial and Viral Pathogenesis.
• Pathogen-Host Dynamics.
• Vaccines and Therapeutics.

Focus Areas & Speakers:

Speakers are organized within focus areas in alphabetical order by last name.
Speakers and their listed focus areas are subject to change. Times listed below reflect China Standard Time (CST).

Innovations in Clinical Microbiology | Wednesday, Sept. 25

10:20 a.m. - 6 p.m.

ASM Journals

• Anirban Mahapatra, Ph.D., Editorial Director.
• Liyan Teng, M.S., Editorial Development Manager, China.
• Dinesh Soares, Ph.D., Journal Development Editor.

Tsinghua University

• Jingren Zhang, Ph.D., Professor, Center for Infection Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences.
• Qiang Ding, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Center for Infection Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences.