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 (approx. two thirds of the members), general microbiology, (food microbiology, environmental microbiology, biotechnology), and virology.

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

Are you working in the field of human or veterinary medical microbiology, in food microbiology, environmental microbiology, fundamental microbiology, biotochnology or virology in a diagnostic lab, research lab, hospital or industry? If your work has something to do with microorganisms or viruses the Swiss Society for Microbiology (SSM-SGM) is the 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 news are published on this web site. For statutary reasons a printed "info" will be published and mailed to the members approx. five weeks before the annual congress.

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

OPEN POSITIONS
as of 6 february 2010

SWIMM
24-26 march 2010 Thun

www.FoodMicro.dk
30 aug / 3 sep, 2010