Conferences

Annual Conference 2015

"An extremely interesting conference, good speakers; itinerary brilliant"
2015 Delegate

Earlier this year, over 1,200 delegates joined us for four amazing days of science and socialising at the Society’s Annual Conference.

The event attracted local and international guests from around the world, including delegates from the USA, Australia, Egypt, Singapore, Europe and the UK.

The conference featured a packed programme of over 300 talks and 330 posters covering a range of microbiology, and included a trade exhibition, a live virology debate on gain-of-function mutations, and live link ups with both an astronaut and researchers helping to fight Ebola.

Research from the conference received huge attention from the press, with researchers appearing in newspapers, on radio stations and on television channels across the globe.

In addition to the packed scientific programme, this conference gave delegates the chance to talk to the leading professionals during our ‘Meet the Speaker’ and our first ‘Audience With…’ sessions.

The International Conference Centre also had ample space that delegates used to build networks, catch up with old friends and meet new collaborators.

The question is, can you afford to miss out?

"I really enjoyed the conference. I thought the sessions provided were excellent for early career researchers."

"It is a great networking opportunity and as a PhD student it serves as a reminder of the ‘bigger picture’ of microbiology - outside of the lab!"

"Another great conference, thank you very much!"

"It was my first conference attendance, first poster presentation and I look forward to submitting a poster or presentation for next year."

Date for your diary

The Microbiology Society Annual Conference 2016

21–24 MARCH 2016, ACC LIVERPOOL

Future focus

New research and shared results

Do you have an idea for a future Focused Meeting? Applications are welcomed for meetings in 2016 and organisers are entitled to full secretariat support services from the Society. The events can be between one and two full days of science and can be held independently or jointly with other organisations. You can download the application form by visiting the proposals page and the deadline is 14 December 2015. Notification of successful applications will be made on 15 February 2016.

Microbiology meetings

Sharing the knowledge

In addition to Society conferences and meetings, there are a wealth of other microbiology events going on across the globe. You can find information on these on our meeting board on our website.

Society-supported Conference Grants

Up to £2,000 contribution

Society members who are organising a conference in 2016 in any field of microbiology are able to apply for a grant of up to £2,000 towards the costs of inviting speakers. An application needs to be submitted to the Conference Committee and the closing date is 14 December 2015. Notification will be provided to the applicants by 15 February 2016 and further information can be found by visiting the Conferences page.

Focused Meetings

A spotlight on microbiology

International Meeting on Arboviruses and their Vectors (IMAV)

7–8 SEPTEMBER 2015 – UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

The International Meeting on The Invasive Fungus

7–9 SEPTEMBER 2015 – MERCURE HOTEL, MANCHESTER

We are fast approaching our September meetings in Glasgow and Manchester, and registrations from delegates continue to come in. These meetings compliment our Annual Conference but concentrate on a single area of microbiology. Focused Meetings incorporate presentations from leading scientists and opportunities for those new to the field to present their research.

IMAV 2015 (#IMAV15) topics include:

• Arbovirus–vector interactions and immune responses
• Preventing arbovirus transmission: novel strategies
• Arbovirus–vertebrate host interactions
• Vertebrate immune responses to arbovirus infection
• Arbovirus replication and evolution

Invasive Fungus (#sgmfungus15) topics include:

• Hyphal tip growth
• Tropisms
• Invasion of animal plant tissues
• Host defence responses
• Invasion of ecological environments

Registrations are welcomed and can be made by visiting the Conferences page.

NEW Focused Meeting:

Industrial Applications of Metal–Microbe Interactions (#IAMMI15)

9–10 NOVEMBER 2015 – CHARLES DARWIN HOUSE, LONDON

Topics will include:

• Biomining
• Biorecovery and bioprocessing
• Bioremediation
• Biofabrication of higher value products

To register your interest in attending this event, please email [email protected]

FIS 2015 – Action on Infection

21–23 NOVEMBER 2015 – SECC GLASGOW

In November, the Society is proudly hosting the Federation of Infection Societies (FIS) meeting in Glasgow SECC and on behalf of the 16 UK societies and organisations, we are delighted with the strong academic programme that is in place.

Society member Professor Sheila Patrick is this year's Chair of the Organising Committee. She explained to us what the conference is about.

"The theme for FIS 2015 is 'Tackling Infection Beyond 2015'; the idea behind the conference is that it's not just about the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), but whether we can prevent it from happening. If we don't do something about AMR we'll call into question not just how we're able to treat infectious diseases, but also the success of a range of medical interventions, including surgery involving the gastrointestinal tract and medical implants. We'll also need to think about the vital role that antibiotics play in other interventions such as cancer treatment.

"The FIS conference is different to many other events because of the range of societies involved; they're all representing different aspects of infection. There'll be talks on everything from molecular biology through to decontamination methods and diagnostics.

"In addition to researchers, there will be a great many clinicians attending the conference. For microbiologists interested in how their work relates to a specific aspects medicine, this is the conference for them. FIS represents a transitionary zone between fundamental and applied aspects of infectious disease."

The FIS conference will be held from 21 to 23 November 2015 at the SECC, Glasgow.

Full details about the event can be found at http://actiononinfection.com