Applied Microbiology International, formally known as the Society for Applied Microbiology (SfAM), is the oldest microbiology society in the UK founded in 1931. Its objective 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. Applied Microbiology International is an active member of the ''

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Publications

The organisation is responsible for the publication of three academic journals: * ''Journal of Applied Microbiology'' * ''Letters in Applied Microbiology'' * ''Sustainable Microbiology'' The organisation also publishes the digital magazine ''The Microbiologist''.

Events

Applied Microbiology International 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 ''

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Membership

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 to become eligible for membership.

Grants and awards

The organisation has an extensive range of grants and awards available to all Members.

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 to a young microbiologist who has made a substantial contribution to the science of applied microbiology. In 2022, multiple similar awards of this type were launched, called the "Horizon Awards"

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