What We Do
ASM is a global community shaping the future of the microbial sciences to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Established in 1899, ASM is the home for microbial scientists from around the globe to connect, learn, discover and prepare for the future. We connect with millions of experts and harness their science to serve humanity. From climate change, antimicrobial resistance, industrial, basic and applied microbiology, ASM is a leader in scientific publishing, stands for open science and advocates for evidence-based public policies.
Learn more about ASM National: https://asm.org/about-asm
Branch Objectives
- To facilitate interactions among its members.
- To stimulate investigations in microbiology and related sciences.
- To disseminate the results of microbiology research carried out by microbiologists in Virginia.
- To encourage microbiology-related research by students and provide a means by which students can present their research findings at the annual meeting.
- To promote the advancement of microbiology and related fields in Virginia.