ASM Leaders Elected into the National Academy of Sciences
Congratulations to ASM members Julie Segre and Arturo Casadevall for being elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). On May 3, 2022, NAS announced the election of 120 members and 30 international members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Those elected today bring the total number of active members to 2,512 and the total number of international members to 517.“We are extremely proud of our ASM leaders for their incredible accomplishments that not only help advance the field, but improve human health for all,” said Dr. Steven Finkel, ASM President, and Dr. Stefano Bertuzzi, ASM CEO.


They will join the National Academy of Sciences for their pioneering research that supports academy’s mission of “shaping health research, practice and policies that improve the lives of millions of people around the world.”
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The American Society for Microbiology is one of the largest professional societies dedicated to the life sciences and is composed of 30,000 scientists and health practitioners. ASM's mission is to promote and advance the microbial sciences.
ASM advances the microbial sciences through conferences, publications, certifications, educational opportunities and advocacy efforts. It enhances laboratory capacity around the globe through training and resources. It provides a network for scientists in academia, industry and clinical settings. Additionally, ASM promotes a deeper understanding of the microbial sciences to diverse audiences.
ASM advances the microbial sciences through conferences, publications, certifications, educational opportunities and advocacy efforts. It enhances laboratory capacity around the globe through training and resources. It provides a network for scientists in academia, industry and clinical settings. Additionally, ASM promotes a deeper understanding of the microbial sciences to diverse audiences.