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The official Bluesky account for the Australian Society for Microbiology.
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The latest issue of Microbiology Australia is now online! Check out the articles in the thread below #Microbiology #MicrobiologyAus www.publish.csiro.au/MA/issue/12682
Please join us for the next ASM Hour, which will be run by our Clinical Microbiology theme, and chaired by Dr Yue Qu:
Theme: Clinical Microbiology
Date: December 2nd
www.theasm.org.au/asm-hour
November 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Registrations for Australia's premier Microbiology conference are now open. www.theasmmeeting.org.au/registration
November 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The organising committee are delighted to invite you to submit an abstract for the ASM VIC Meeting, taking place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 15–18 June 2026. www.theasmmeeting.org.au/abstract-sub...
October 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
We are excited to invite you to the ASM Biofilm SIG Speaker Series, featuring two exciting talks by leading researchers in biofilm science and antimicrobial strategies on Thursday, 30 October 2025 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm (SYD/AEDT) | Online via Zoom
October 22, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Please join us for the next ASM Hour, which will be run by our Clinical Talks theme, and chaired by Dr Yue Qu:
Theme: Clinical Talks
Date: November 5th
www.theasm.org.au/asm-hour
October 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Save the date! #ASM2026
October 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The latest issue of Microbiology Australia is now online! Check out the articles in the thread below #Microbiology #MicrobiologyAus www.publish.csiro.au/MA/issue/12682
October 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Are you eligible for a free membership upgrade? You can check out all our types of membership by visiting www.theasm.org.au/join-the-soc...
September 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
For the first time, microbiology organizations have united behind a global strategy to integrate microbial science into climate solutions. ASM is proud to stand alongside 9 other partners in shaping this roadmap. Read the press release: www.theasm.org.au/news/2025/9/...
September 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Microbes know no borders, nor should efforts to harness their potential for climate solutions. ASM and other partners have launched a global strategy to position microbial science as a pillar of climate action. Read the editorial in Microbiology Australia: www.publish.csiro.au/MA/MA25032
September 23, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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First up, our Australian Society for Microbiology Awards! Best Lightning Talk goes to Penelope Galbraith, and Best Medium Talk to @gazollavolpiano.bsky.social! Thanks to @aussocmic.bsky.social for sponsoring these prizes, and congratulations to Penelope and Camila! Very well-deserved. #MicroSeq2025
September 4, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Please join us for the next ASM Hour, which will be run by our EMCR Focus theme, and chaired by Dr Evgeny Semchenko:
Theme: EMCR Focus
Date: October 7th
www.theasm.org.au/asm-hour
September 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Please join us for the next ASM Hour, which will be run by our Host-Pathogen Interactions theme, and chaired by Prof Hayley Newton:
Theme: Host-Pathogen Interactions
Date: September 2nd
For more information: www.theasm.org.au/asm-hour
August 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Mark you calendars! The next BacPath conference will be in September 2026 in Busselton, WA. For more info: www.bacpath.org
July 25, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Please join us for the next ASM Hour, which will be run by our Veterinary SIG theme, and chaired by Dr Ala Mohan:
Theme: Veterinary Microbiology
Date: August 5th
July 21, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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Many fantastic talks from AIMI students and researchers at the annual ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social meeting in Adelaide over the past few days. Congrats to all!
Dr. Gustavo Espinosa Vergara
Lachlan Chisholm
Jonathan Koong
@hannjbrown.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Highlight from Day 1 of #ASM2025 was Prof Tim Stinear's Keynote featuring buruli infection hotspot socks, possum poo and mosquitoes 👌
@aussocmic.bsky.social #Mycobacterium ulcerans
July 15, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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"Bio-based plastics (also known as bioplastics) have the potential to create a circular economy," write the authors of this #OpenAccess article in #MicrobiologyAu.

Their article assesses production, recycling and policy aspects of bio-based plastics.

www.publish.csiro.au/ma/MA25027
July 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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I've really enjoyed helping run this Australasian online conference for the past few years supported by
@aussocmic.bsky.social @ausvirologysoc.bsky.social @microbiologysociety.org
If you do some kind of microbial omics please put this on your calendar! Many prizes and talks available!
🦋Hello BlueSky!🦋 Let's get right into it. MicroSeq is back September 3-4, 2025! Stay tuned for more details on registration and abstract submission coming soon here and at www.microseqconference.com. 🌟Save the date!🌟
#MicroSeq2025
July 5, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Mentorship Matters: Supporting the Next Generation of Microbiologists

Just online today our paper on the impacts of the Australian Society for Microbiology Mentoring Program (ASMMP), a national initiative designed to empower early career microbiologists. doi.org/10.1093/fems...
July 7, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Late breaker abstracts for #ASM2025 are now open
June 30, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The latest issue of #MicrobiologyAus is now online. www.publish.csiro.au/MA/issue/12680
Check out the articles in the thread 👇
June 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Please join us for the next ASM Hour, which will be run by our Virology theme, and chaired by Dr Larisa Labzin and Dr Seweryn Bialasiewicz:
Theme: Avian influenza – from birds to humans
Date: July 1st
www.theasm.org.au/asm-hour
June 16, 2025 at 4:50 AM
#ASM2025 Plenary Speaker highlight – Prof Timothy Stinear specialises in bacterial pathogenesis with a primary focus on applying genomics to investigate bacteria of significant relevance to human health
June 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
#ASM2025 Plenary Speaker highlight – Prof Timothy Stinear specialises in bacterial pathogenesis with a primary focus on applying genomics to investigate bacteria of significant relevance to human health
June 6, 2025 at 5:25 AM