The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is a professional scientific society dedicated to advancing the microbial sciences, supporting microbiology research, education, and public health. It is one of the largest life-science societies and publishes journals, convenes experts, and advocates for science-based policy.
Science and research funding, public health, infectious disease preparedness, microbiology and biomedical research, STEM education, open access publishing, and evidence-based health policy
Primarily membership dues, publishing and journal revenue, conferences and meetings, donations, and investment income
American Academy of Microbiology; ASM Board of Directors; over 38,000 scientists and health practitioners; university and medical school microbiologists; ASM leadership including elected presidents and board members
non-profit professional scientific society
