Applied Microbiology International
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Bringing the international #microbiology community together to advance scientific impact.
Applications are open for the John Innes/Rudjer Bošković Summer School in Applied Molecular Microbiology in Dubrovnik, Croatia (12–20 Sept 2026).
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@johninnescentre.bsky.social #AppliedMicrobiology #MolecularMicrobiology
Applied Molecular Microbiology | John Innes Centre
John Innes/Rudjer Bošković – Summer Schools in Applied Molecular Microbiology Applications are invited for a summer school on Microbial Specialised Metabolites: Discovery…
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November 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Applications are open for the John Innes/Rudjer Bošković Summer School in Applied Molecular Microbiology in Dubrovnik, Croatia (12–20 Sept 2026).
Find out more & apply: www.jic.ac.uk/training-car...
@johninnescentre.bsky.social #AppliedMicrobiology #MolecularMicrobiology
Find out more & apply: www.jic.ac.uk/training-car...
@johninnescentre.bsky.social #AppliedMicrobiology #MolecularMicrobiology
Scientists in Malaysia have uncovered a bacterium in the microbiome of tomato leaves that can be used to fight back against infection by Xanthomonas, a disease that poses a major challenge to tomato growers worldwide. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/microbi...
Microbiome around Xanthomonas infection in tomato plants signposts scientists to the bacterium of its downfall
Scientists have uncovered a bacterium in the microbiome of tomato leaves that can be used to fight back against infection by Xanthomonas, a disease that poses a major challenge to tomato growers world...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Scientists in Malaysia have uncovered a bacterium in the microbiome of tomato leaves that can be used to fight back against infection by Xanthomonas, a disease that poses a major challenge to tomato growers worldwide. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/microbi...
The Federation of European Microbiological Societies (@femsmicro.org), of which AMI is a member, is conducting a survey to better understand the needs and priorities of microbiologists across Europe.
Take part here: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8507451/A...
The survey closes on 11 Nov 2025, 23:00 CET.
Take part here: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8507451/A...
The survey closes on 11 Nov 2025, 23:00 CET.
FEMS 2025 Market Research
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November 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Federation of European Microbiological Societies (@femsmicro.org), of which AMI is a member, is conducting a survey to better understand the needs and priorities of microbiologists across Europe.
Take part here: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8507451/A...
The survey closes on 11 Nov 2025, 23:00 CET.
Take part here: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8507451/A...
The survey closes on 11 Nov 2025, 23:00 CET.
Taiwo Boluwatife Omowunmi reports back on her AMI-sponsored summer studentship which assessed native microbial strains for mycotoxin biocontrol in stored nuts. www.the-microbiologist.com/careers/summ...
Summer studentship: Taiwo uncovers native strains for mycotoxin control in stored nuts
Taiwo Boluwatife Omowunmi reports back on her AMI-sponsored summer studentship which assessed native microbial strains for mycotoxin biocontrol in stored nuts.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Taiwo Boluwatife Omowunmi reports back on her AMI-sponsored summer studentship which assessed native microbial strains for mycotoxin biocontrol in stored nuts. www.the-microbiologist.com/careers/summ...
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Good morning sky-friends! We have exciting news today!
Our head of biology Dr @mdr-ddu.bsky.social has been awarded the WH Pierce Global Impact in Microbiology Prize by @amiposts.bsky.social as part of their International Horizon Awards
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Our head of biology Dr @mdr-ddu.bsky.social has been awarded the WH Pierce Global Impact in Microbiology Prize by @amiposts.bsky.social as part of their International Horizon Awards
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Drug Discovery Unit - Dr Manu De Rycker recognised with global honour
Dr Manu De Rycker has been named as the newest winner of the WH Pierce Global Impact in Microbiology Prize.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Good morning sky-friends! We have exciting news today!
Our head of biology Dr @mdr-ddu.bsky.social has been awarded the WH Pierce Global Impact in Microbiology Prize by @amiposts.bsky.social as part of their International Horizon Awards
drugdiscovery.dundee.ac.uk/news/dr-manu...
Our head of biology Dr @mdr-ddu.bsky.social has been awarded the WH Pierce Global Impact in Microbiology Prize by @amiposts.bsky.social as part of their International Horizon Awards
drugdiscovery.dundee.ac.uk/news/dr-manu...
Owen Nicholson reports back on his AMI-sponsored summer studentship which investigated the role of Piezo1 in the immune response during fungal invasion of the human lung at the University of East Anglia (@uniofeastanglia.bsky.social). www.the-microbiologist.com/careers/summ...
Summer studentship: Owen investigates how fungal hyphae interact with lung cells
Owen Nicholson reports back on his AMI-sponsored summer studentship which investigated the role of Piezo1 in the immune response during fungal invasion of the human lung at the University of East Angl...
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October 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Owen Nicholson reports back on his AMI-sponsored summer studentship which investigated the role of Piezo1 in the immune response during fungal invasion of the human lung at the University of East Anglia (@uniofeastanglia.bsky.social). www.the-microbiologist.com/careers/summ...
The deadline to join the #LAM_ECS2026 Organising Committee is this Friday (24 October)! Apply now: appliedmicrobiology.org/submissions-...
We’re inviting AMI members at all career stages – from undergraduates to postdocs – to apply to join the #LAM_ECS2026 Organising Committee.
To find out more and express your interest in joining, please visit: appliedmicrobiology.org/submissions-...
Deadline: 24 October.
To find out more and express your interest in joining, please visit: appliedmicrobiology.org/submissions-...
Deadline: 24 October.
October 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The deadline to join the #LAM_ECS2026 Organising Committee is this Friday (24 October)! Apply now: appliedmicrobiology.org/submissions-...
Fancy a bit of wild swimming? 🏊
The latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist explores the need for microbial source tracking in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing climate crisis. www.the-microbiologist.com/features/wha...
The latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist explores the need for microbial source tracking in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing climate crisis. www.the-microbiologist.com/features/wha...
What are we swimming in? The growing need for Microbial Source Tracking
The pandemic changed the way many of us connect with the outdoors. Wild swimming and other aquatic pursuits have seen an increase in public interest since 2020, and with that, a heightened awareness o...
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October 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Fancy a bit of wild swimming? 🏊
The latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist explores the need for microbial source tracking in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing climate crisis. www.the-microbiologist.com/features/wha...
The latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist explores the need for microbial source tracking in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing climate crisis. www.the-microbiologist.com/features/wha...
Congratulations to the winners of the AMl Horizon Awards 2025! The prizes celebrate the brightest minds in the field, promoting the research, groups, projects, products and individuals who help shape the future of applied microbiology 🎆
Read more: www.the-microbiologist.com/news/winners...
Read more: www.the-microbiologist.com/news/winners...
Winners of Applied Microbiology International Horizon Awards 2025 announced
The winners of the Applied Microbiology International Horizon Awards 2025 have been announced. The prizes celebrate the brightest minds in the field and promote the research, group, projects, products...
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October 21, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Congratulations to the winners of the AMl Horizon Awards 2025! The prizes celebrate the brightest minds in the field, promoting the research, groups, projects, products and individuals who help shape the future of applied microbiology 🎆
Read more: www.the-microbiologist.com/news/winners...
Read more: www.the-microbiologist.com/news/winners...
AMR sentinels: Freshwater snails across Africa and the UK carry bacteria containing a wide range of AMR genes, including those predicted to confer resistance against last-resort antibiotics, according to a new study led by Adam Roberts and Angus O'Ferrall. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/freshwa...
Freshwater snails are an overlooked reservoir of AMR, study reveals
Freshwater snails across Africa and the UK carry bacteria containing a wide range of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes, including those predicted to confer resistance against last-resort antibioti...
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October 16, 2025 at 11:05 AM
AMR sentinels: Freshwater snails across Africa and the UK carry bacteria containing a wide range of AMR genes, including those predicted to confer resistance against last-resort antibiotics, according to a new study led by Adam Roberts and Angus O'Ferrall. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/freshwa...
Join an Advisory Group, Shape the Future 🌐
AMI is inviting members to apply to join our Advisory Groups. Each group is a global network of experts helping to steer AMI’s priorities, strategies, and initiatives in line with six #UNSDGs.
Find out more & apply: appliedmicrobiology.org/advocacy-pol...
AMI is inviting members to apply to join our Advisory Groups. Each group is a global network of experts helping to steer AMI’s priorities, strategies, and initiatives in line with six #UNSDGs.
Find out more & apply: appliedmicrobiology.org/advocacy-pol...
Advisory Groups
Microbiologists worldwide, shaping meaningful change.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Join an Advisory Group, Shape the Future 🌐
AMI is inviting members to apply to join our Advisory Groups. Each group is a global network of experts helping to steer AMI’s priorities, strategies, and initiatives in line with six #UNSDGs.
Find out more & apply: appliedmicrobiology.org/advocacy-pol...
AMI is inviting members to apply to join our Advisory Groups. Each group is a global network of experts helping to steer AMI’s priorities, strategies, and initiatives in line with six #UNSDGs.
Find out more & apply: appliedmicrobiology.org/advocacy-pol...
Applied Microbiology International’s own Emma Prissick shares how the learned society prioritises the health and wellbeing of staff. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/how-ami...
How AMI prioritises wellbeing for its staff
Applied Microbiology International's own Emma Prissick has shared how the learned society prioritises the health and wellbeing of staff.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Applied Microbiology International’s own Emma Prissick shares how the learned society prioritises the health and wellbeing of staff. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/how-ami...
We’re inviting AMI members at all career stages – from undergraduates to postdocs – to apply to join the #LAM_ECS2026 Organising Committee.
To find out more and express your interest in joining, please visit: appliedmicrobiology.org/submissions-...
Deadline: 24 October.
To find out more and express your interest in joining, please visit: appliedmicrobiology.org/submissions-...
Deadline: 24 October.
October 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We’re inviting AMI members at all career stages – from undergraduates to postdocs – to apply to join the #LAM_ECS2026 Organising Committee.
To find out more and express your interest in joining, please visit: appliedmicrobiology.org/submissions-...
Deadline: 24 October.
To find out more and express your interest in joining, please visit: appliedmicrobiology.org/submissions-...
Deadline: 24 October.
Have research, results, or ideas to share with the microbial ecology community? Don’t miss your chance to present it at #MMEG2025 - abstract submissions close 2 November!
📨 Submit your abstract: appliedmicrobiology.org/ems-event-ca...
📨 Submit your abstract: appliedmicrobiology.org/ems-event-ca...
October 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Have research, results, or ideas to share with the microbial ecology community? Don’t miss your chance to present it at #MMEG2025 - abstract submissions close 2 November!
📨 Submit your abstract: appliedmicrobiology.org/ems-event-ca...
📨 Submit your abstract: appliedmicrobiology.org/ems-event-ca...
Li Shen reports back on his AMI-sponsored summer studentship at the Centre for Bacterial Resistance Biology, Imperial College London, in which he investigated a novel antibiotic adjuvant www.the-microbiologist.com/news/summer-... @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
Summer studentship: Shen explores how a novel peptide can destabilise the outer membrane of E. coli
Li Shen reports back on his AMI-sponsored summer studentship which investigated a novel antibiotic adjuvant at the Centre for Bacterial Resistance Biology, Imperial College London.
www.the-microbiologist.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Li Shen reports back on his AMI-sponsored summer studentship at the Centre for Bacterial Resistance Biology, Imperial College London, in which he investigated a novel antibiotic adjuvant www.the-microbiologist.com/news/summer-... @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
Phages for a Sustainable Future – Now Available to Watch! 🎬
Scientists turned the spotlight onto the potential of phages in a recent AMI webinar, which yielded a fascinating in-depth discussion that clarified opportunities and next steps.
Watch the full recording here: vimeo.com/1124773314
Scientists turned the spotlight onto the potential of phages in a recent AMI webinar, which yielded a fascinating in-depth discussion that clarified opportunities and next steps.
Watch the full recording here: vimeo.com/1124773314
Policy Spotlight: Phages for a Sustainable Future
Part of the Sustainable Microbiology Policy Spotlight series, this webinar, recorded on 18 September 2025, explores how phages can contribute to a sustainable global…
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October 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Phages for a Sustainable Future – Now Available to Watch! 🎬
Scientists turned the spotlight onto the potential of phages in a recent AMI webinar, which yielded a fascinating in-depth discussion that clarified opportunities and next steps.
Watch the full recording here: vimeo.com/1124773314
Scientists turned the spotlight onto the potential of phages in a recent AMI webinar, which yielded a fascinating in-depth discussion that clarified opportunities and next steps.
Watch the full recording here: vimeo.com/1124773314
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🦠 In May 2025, microbiology societies including @amiposts.bsky.social, @femsmicro.org, & @isme-microbes.bsky.social, met for the Global Strategy Meeting on Microbes & Climate Change hosted by @asm.org, launching a global alliance & 4 priorities for action.
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October 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🦠 In May 2025, microbiology societies including @amiposts.bsky.social, @femsmicro.org, & @isme-microbes.bsky.social, met for the Global Strategy Meeting on Microbes & Climate Change hosted by @asm.org, launching a global alliance & 4 priorities for action.
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Among the most promising indicators of extraterrestrial life are volatile organic compounds produced by life forms. Metabolites such as dimethyl sulphide and related compounds may hint at extraterrestrial biology. Read more: www.the-microbiologist.com/features/bre...
Breathing alien air: the search for biosignatures on exoplanets
Among the most promising indicators of biogenic elements are volatile organic compounds produced by life forms. The detection of specific metabolites such as dimethyl sulphide (DMS) and related compou...
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October 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Among the most promising indicators of extraterrestrial life are volatile organic compounds produced by life forms. Metabolites such as dimethyl sulphide and related compounds may hint at extraterrestrial biology. Read more: www.the-microbiologist.com/features/bre...
Eoin McKernan of the School of Pharmacy at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social reports back on his AMI-sponsored summer studentship which focused on the relationships between the gut microbiome and the metabolism of variable response drugs. www.the-microbiologist.com/careers/summ...
Summer studentship: Eoin probes medicine-microbiome interactions using in vitro gut model
Eoin McKernan reports back on his AMI-sponsored summer studentship which focused on the relationships between the gut microbiome and the metabolism of variable response drugs.
www.the-microbiologist.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Eoin McKernan of the School of Pharmacy at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social reports back on his AMI-sponsored summer studentship which focused on the relationships between the gut microbiome and the metabolism of variable response drugs. www.the-microbiologist.com/careers/summ...
Are we missing essential information about the gut microbiome? The latest opinion piece in The Microbiologist discusses key points of misinterpretation, and issues that require consensus for a better understanding of the gut microbiome’s impact on health. www.the-microbiologist.com/opinion/unde...
Understanding the gut microbiome: are we missing essential information?
Undoubtedly, the gut microbiome is key to understanding the impact of diets and lifestyles on health. However, despite decades of scientific advancements, the connection between gut microbiome shifts ...
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September 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Are we missing essential information about the gut microbiome? The latest opinion piece in The Microbiologist discusses key points of misinterpretation, and issues that require consensus for a better understanding of the gut microbiome’s impact on health. www.the-microbiologist.com/opinion/unde...
Class of 25: Applied Microbiology International’s first ever cohort of Junior Editors have completed their two-year training programme - and passed with flying colours. Congratulations! www.the-microbiologist.com/news/class-o... @thomacillin.bsky.social
Class of 25: Letters in Applied Microbiology’s first Junior Editors pass with flying colours
Applied Microbiology International's first ever cohort of Junior Editors completed their two-year training programme on August 31 - and have passed with flying colours.
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September 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Class of 25: Applied Microbiology International’s first ever cohort of Junior Editors have completed their two-year training programme - and passed with flying colours. Congratulations! www.the-microbiologist.com/news/class-o... @thomacillin.bsky.social
Discover how a PhD project took Sadiya across the world, and inspired research in One Health and Parasitology. www.the-microbiologist.com/careers/find...
Finding my way to Parasitology
Read about Sadiya's journey from Uppsala to Uganda, and into One Health research in Parasitology.
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September 17, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Discover how a PhD project took Sadiya across the world, and inspired research in One Health and Parasitology. www.the-microbiologist.com/careers/find...
🗣️ “It has been the honour of a lifetime to serve in this role” – Prof. Jack Gilbert, President of AMI
AMI is seeking its next President - a prestigious opportunity to lead our Board of Trustees, champion our mission, and represent AMI globally.
Learn more: appliedmicrobiology.org/about/our-te...
AMI is seeking its next President - a prestigious opportunity to lead our Board of Trustees, champion our mission, and represent AMI globally.
Learn more: appliedmicrobiology.org/about/our-te...
September 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
🗣️ “It has been the honour of a lifetime to serve in this role” – Prof. Jack Gilbert, President of AMI
AMI is seeking its next President - a prestigious opportunity to lead our Board of Trustees, champion our mission, and represent AMI globally.
Learn more: appliedmicrobiology.org/about/our-te...
AMI is seeking its next President - a prestigious opportunity to lead our Board of Trustees, champion our mission, and represent AMI globally.
Learn more: appliedmicrobiology.org/about/our-te...
The team behind a new world-leading conservation committee headed by Applied Microbiology International (AMI) is calling on global scientific and conservation communities to get on board to protect microbial life. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/new-con... @gilbertjacka.bsky.social
New conservation committee led by Applied Microbiology International calls on science community to get on board with microbial conservation
The team behind a new world-leading conservation committee headed by Applied Microbiology International (AMI) is calling on global scientific and conservation communities to get on board to protect microbial life.
www.the-microbiologist.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The team behind a new world-leading conservation committee headed by Applied Microbiology International (AMI) is calling on global scientific and conservation communities to get on board to protect microbial life. www.the-microbiologist.com/news/new-con... @gilbertjacka.bsky.social
A chemical found in mushrooms can be teamed with bacteriophages to deliver a one-two punch to antibiotic-resistant infections, reveals a recent study presented at the Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum 2025. @mickey-tad.bsky.social www.the-microbiologist.com/news/mushroo...
Mushroom chemical teams with phages to deliver a one-two punch to MRSA
A chemical found in mushrooms can be teamed with bacteriophages to deliver a one-two punch to antibiotic-resistant infections, reveals a study presented at MLS Future Forum 2025. MLSFF2 (1) The research was one of the winning presentations at the Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum at the ICC in ...
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September 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
A chemical found in mushrooms can be teamed with bacteriophages to deliver a one-two punch to antibiotic-resistant infections, reveals a recent study presented at the Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum 2025. @mickey-tad.bsky.social www.the-microbiologist.com/news/mushroo...