Applied Microbiology International
| Abbreviation | SfAM |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1931 |
| Type | Non-profit |
| Headquarters | Bedford, United Kingdom |
Members | 2,202 (2012) |
Key people | President: Prof Christine Dodd |
| Website | http://www.sfam.org.uk |
The Society for Applied Microbiology (SfAM) is the voice of applied microbiology and 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.[1] SfAM is an active member of the Society of Biology, and the Federation of European Microbiological Societies. The society's current president is Prof. Christine Dodd .[2]
Publications
The society is responsible for the publication of five academic journals:
- Journal of Applied Microbiology
- Letters in Applied Microbiology
- Environmental Microbiology
- Environmental Microbiology Reports
- Microbial Biotechnology
The society also publishes the quarterly magazine Microbiologist for members.
Events
SfAM holds three scientific meetings every year including the Winter Meeting, the Spring Meeting and the Summer Conference, and one lecture evening which celebrates the success of the journal Environmental Microbiology.
Membership
SfAM 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.[3] The Postgraduate and Early Career Scientists (PECS) group is part of SfAM and is dedicated to all student members and those members who have just begun their scientific careers in microbiology.[4]
Grants and Awards
The society has an extensive range of grants and awards available to all Full Ordinary and Full Student Members.[5]
- SfAM Communications Award
The award aims to recognize individuals who have communicated applied microbiology effectively to the general public. In 2015 the winners were Dr Roy Sleator who wins the Scientist category and Sagar Aryal who wins the Professional Communicator category.[6]
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 Summer Conference to a young microbiologist who has made a substantial contribution to the science of applied microbiology. Application is by nomination by Full Members of the Society only.[7]
References
- ^ "Website of the Society for Applied Microbiology".
- ^ "Website of the Society for Applied Microbiology/Executive Committee".
- ^ "Website of the Society for Applied Microbiology/Membership".
- ^ "Website of the Society for Applied Microbiology/PECS".
- ^ "Website of the Society for Applied Microbiology/Grants&Awards".
- ^ [1]"Communications Award winners announced", Sf'AM, 28 August 2015
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