Take part in the advancement of microbiology in Switzerland!
Join the Swiss Society for Microbiology SSM-SGM

The Swiss Society for Microbiology (SSM) is a professional association with more than 700 members working in the field of human and veterinary medical microbiology, fundamental and general microbiology, (food production and safety, environment), biotechnology, virology and mycology.

The SSM is dedicated to the advancement of microbiology both as a medical and scientific discipline. These aims are achieved by organizing an annual meeting, workshops, conferences, courses in continuous education, and by taking part in current microbiology debates.

Special attention is given to promoting young scientists by supporting them with travel grants. The Society has also established the SSM encouragement award to promising microbiologists for achievements thtat are outstanding in terms of their originality and particular scientific value.

Are you working in the field of microbiology in a diagnostic lab, a research lab, a hospital, in industry or in an administration? If your work has something to do with microorganisms, or viruses, then the Swiss Society for Microbiology (SSM-SGM) is the professional organisation to join.

The SSM is a privileged partner of the Swiss Federal Office for Public Health with respect to medical microbiology issues. Furthermore, the SSM actively contributes to the program of postgraduate training for FAMH specialists in medical laboratory diagnostics as it is responsible for the training in microbiology.

The Society's news are published on this web site as well as by electronic newsletters to SSM-members. For statutary reasons a printed "info" will be published and mailed to the members approx. five weeks before the annual meeting.

The Articles of Association (E / F / I / G) can be downloaded as a PDF-file.
For a printed version, please contact the secretariat.

Take part in the advancement of microbiology in Switzerland. Become a member of the Swiss Society for Microbiology SSM - SGM.

• As a member of the Swiss Society for Microbiology you may apply for financial support for attending or organizing a scientific workshop/congress in the field of microbiology. Click here to read more about the rules for application
  
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18.03.-21.03. 2012
Tübingen, D

2012-03-14/17
Essen, D

1st intl. symposium on Enterobacteriaceae producing Carbapenemases
Clinical Management
Paris, March 2, 2012

(program & registration)