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{{Short description|Uk-based learned society for microbiology}}
{{Short description|Bringing the international microbiology community together to advance scientific impact.}}
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{{Infobox organization
{{Infobox organization
| name = Society for Applied Microbiology
| name = Applied Microbiology International
| image =File:Applied Microbiology International Logo.jpg
|abbreviation = S''f''AM
| image =SfAM Logo.png
|type = [[Non-profit organization|Non-profit]]
|type = [[Non-profit organization|Non-profit]]
| founded_date = {{Start date|1931}}
| founded_date = {{Start date|1931}}
| key_people = President: Professor Brendan Gilmore
| key_people = President: Professor Jack Gilbert
| num_members = 2,788 (2016)
| num_members = 3,405 (2024)
| homepage = http://www.sfam.org.uk
| homepage = http://www.appliedmicrobiology.org
}}
}}
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.<ref>{{cite web
Founded in 1931 and originally know as the Society for Applied Microbiology, '''Applied Microbiology International (AMI)''', is one of the world's first microbiology societies. It operates with the visionary goal that microbiology has the potential to tackle some of the most significant global challenges.<ref>{{cite web
| title = Website of the Society for Applied Microbiology
| title = Website of Applied Microbiology International
| url = http://www.sfam.org.uk/
| url = http://www.appliedmicrobiology.org
}}</ref> SfAM is an active member of the ''[[Royal Society of Biology]]'', and the ''[[Federation of European Microbiological Societies]]''. The Society's current president is Professor Brendan Gilmore.<ref>{{cite web
}}</ref> AMI's mission is to develop and engage a worldwide, interdisciplinary community focused on applied microbiology, fostering opportunities for collaboration and spearheading advancements in the field. AMI is an active member of the ''[[Royal Society of Biology]]'', and the ''[[Federation of European Microbiological Societies]]''. Under the organisation's current president, Professor Jack Gilbert, it continues to inspire and facilitate groundbreaking research and partnerships in microbiology, contributing significantly to the scientific and global community's efforts to solve critical issues.<ref>{{cite web
| title = Website of the Society for Applied Microbiology/Executive Committee
| title = AMI Our team
| website = Applied Microbiology International
| url = http://www.sfam.org.uk/en/about/executive-committee.cfm
| url = https://appliedmicrobiology.org/about/who-we-are/meet-the-team.html
}}</ref>
}}</ref>


==Publications==
==Publications==
The society is responsible for the publication of five academic journals:
The organisation is responsible for the publication of six academic journals:
* ''[[Journal of Applied Microbiology]]''
* ''[https://academic.oup.com/jambio Journal of Applied Microbiology]''
* ''Letters in Applied Microbiology''
* ''[https://academic.oup.com/lambio Letters in Applied Microbiology]''
* ''[[Environmental Microbiology (journal)|Environmental Microbiology]]''
* ''[https://academic.oup.com/sumbio Sustainable Microbiology]''
* ''Environmental Microbiology Reports''
* ''Microbial Biotechnology''


The Society also publishes the quarterly magazine ''Microbiologist''.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Microbiologist|url = https://sfam.org.uk/knowledge/microbiologist-magazine.html|website = www.sfam.org.uk|accessdate = 2022-02-11}}</ref>
The organisation also publishes the digital magazine ''[https://www.the-microbiologist.com/ The Microbiologist]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Microbiologist|url = https://www.the-microbiologist.com/|access-date = 2023-08-08}}</ref>


==Events==
==Events==
AMI is widely known for the [https://appliedmicrobiology.org/ems-event-calendar/ecs-research-symposium-2024.html ''Letters in Applied Microbiology Early Career Scientist Research Symposium''.] Celebrating its thirteenth year, the symposium offers an essential forum for emerging microbiologists to present their research, participate in interactive workshops, and connect with both peers and industry leaders.
S''f''AM holds a number of scientific meetings every year including its Early Career Scientist Research Symposium and two lecture evenings which celebrate the success of the journals ''[[Environmental Microbiology (journal)|Environmental Microbiology]]'' and the ''[[Journal of Applied Microbiology]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sfam.org.uk/knowledge/awards-and-prizes/award-lecture-series.html |website=sfam.org.uk |access-date=11 February 2022|title=Journal award lecture series }}</ref>


==Membership==
==Membership==
S''f''AM 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.<ref>{{cite web
Applied Microbiology International 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.<ref>{{cite web
| title = Website of the Society for Applied Microbiology/Membership
| title = Website of Applied Microbiology International/Membership
| url = https://sfam.org.uk/membership.html
| url = https://appliedmicrobiology.org/membership-community.html
}}</ref>
}}</ref>
The Early Career Scientists (ECS) group is part of S''f''AM and is dedicated to all members who have just begun their scientific careers in microbiology.<ref>{{cite web
| title = Website of the Society for Applied Microbiology/ECS
| url = https://sfam.org.uk/membership/membership-grades/early-career-scientist-membership.html}}</ref>


==Grants and awards==
==Grants and awards==
The Society has an extensive range of grants and awards available to all Members.<ref>{{cite web
The organisation has an extensive range of [https://appliedmicrobiology.org/membership-community/grants-awards.html grants and awards] available to members.<ref>{{cite web
| title = Website of the Society for Applied Microbiology/Grants
| title = Website of Applied Microbiology International/Grants
| url = https://sfam.org.uk/career/grants.html}}</ref>
| url = https://appliedmicrobiology.org/publishing-resources/grants.html}}</ref>


== W H Pierce Prize ==
== Horizon Awards ==
Since its inception in 1984, Applied Microbiology International's [https://appliedmicrobiology.org/membership-community/grants-awards/awards/horizon-awards.html Horizon Awards] have annually honored pioneers in the field of microbiology. These prestigious awards celebrate outstanding contributions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, covering various categories that reflect the breadth of microbiology's impact on global challenges. Categories such as the WH Pierce Global Impact in Microbiology Prize and the Rachel Carson Environmental Conservation Excellence Award showcase the awards' focus on recognising individuals who lead in innovation, policy to practice, environmental conservation, and more. Through these awards, AMI continues to highlight the crucial role of microbiologists in advancing our understanding and application of microbiological research toward sustainable development and global well-being.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://appliedmicrobiology.org/membership-community/grants-awards/awards/horizon-awards.html|website = Horizon Awards |access-date = 2023-08-08|title = AMI Horizon Awards}}</ref>
This award was instituted in 1984 to commemorate the life and works of the late W H (Bill) Pierce, former Chief Bacteriologist of [[Oxo (food)|Oxo Ltd.]] and a long time member of the Society. This prestigious prize is awarded each year at the ''Annual Applied Microbiology Conference'' to a young microbiologist who has made a substantial contribution to the science of applied microbiology. Application is by nomination by Members of the Society only.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://sfam.org.uk/knowledge/awards-and-prizes/wh-pierce-prize.html|website = W H PIERCE PRIZE|accessdate = 11 Feb 2022|title = W H PIERCE PRIZE}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[American Society for Microbiology]]
*[[Federation of European Microbiological Societies]]
*[[Federation of European Microbiological Societies]]
*[[Royal Society of Biology]]
*[[Royal Society of Biology]]
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.sfam.org.uk/ SfAM website]
* [https://appliedmicrobiology.org/ AMI website]
* [http://www.sfam.org.uk/en/news-features/microbiologist/index.cfm Microbiologist Magazine]
* [https://www.the-microbiologist.com/ Microbiologist Magazine]
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Latest revision as of 19:28, 10 April 2024

Applied Microbiology International
Founded1931 (1931)
TypeNon-profit
Members
3,405 (2024)
Key people
President: Professor Jack Gilbert
Websitehttp://www.appliedmicrobiology.org

Founded in 1931 and originally know as the Society for Applied Microbiology, Applied Microbiology International (AMI), is one of the world's first microbiology societies. It operates with the visionary goal that microbiology has the potential to tackle some of the most significant global challenges.[1] AMI's mission is to develop and engage a worldwide, interdisciplinary community focused on applied microbiology, fostering opportunities for collaboration and spearheading advancements in the field. AMI is an active member of the Royal Society of Biology, and the Federation of European Microbiological Societies. Under the organisation's current president, Professor Jack Gilbert, it continues to inspire and facilitate groundbreaking research and partnerships in microbiology, contributing significantly to the scientific and global community's efforts to solve critical issues.[2]

Publications[edit]

The organisation is responsible for the publication of six academic journals:

The organisation also publishes the digital magazine The Microbiologist.[3]

Events[edit]

AMI is widely known for the Letters in Applied Microbiology Early Career Scientist Research Symposium. Celebrating its thirteenth year, the symposium offers an essential forum for emerging microbiologists to present their research, participate in interactive workshops, and connect with both peers and industry leaders.

Membership[edit]

Applied Microbiology International 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.[4]

Grants and awards[edit]

The organisation has an extensive range of grants and awards available to members.[5]

Horizon Awards[edit]

Since its inception in 1984, Applied Microbiology International's Horizon Awards have annually honored pioneers in the field of microbiology. These prestigious awards celebrate outstanding contributions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, covering various categories that reflect the breadth of microbiology's impact on global challenges. Categories such as the WH Pierce Global Impact in Microbiology Prize and the Rachel Carson Environmental Conservation Excellence Award showcase the awards' focus on recognising individuals who lead in innovation, policy to practice, environmental conservation, and more. Through these awards, AMI continues to highlight the crucial role of microbiologists in advancing our understanding and application of microbiological research toward sustainable development and global well-being.[6]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Website of Applied Microbiology International".
  2. ^ "AMI Our team". Applied Microbiology International.
  3. ^ "Microbiologist". Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Website of Applied Microbiology International/Membership".
  5. ^ "Website of Applied Microbiology International/Grants".
  6. ^ "AMI Horizon Awards". Horizon Awards. Retrieved 8 August 2023.

External links[edit]

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