building communities This is a really brief introduction to FEMS, a pan-European scientific body that’s campaigning to get science on the European agenda. Get to know us and join other professionals who are exploring microbiology and its impact on the world!

FEMS is… a network of 54 microbiological societies bringing together around 30,000 microbiologists publishing five journals on microbiology research stimulating global dissemination of microbiological knowledge investing in science: journal revenues sponsor more than 300 early career researchers every year

The 2 broad-scope FEMS journals promoting new ideas outstanding reviews from leading experts Both journals cover all aspects of microbiology. FEMS Microbiology Letters publishes short articles fast. FEMS Microbiology Reviews, ranked 4th in microbiology, publishes by invitation only.

The 3 specialised FEMS journals host-pathogen research your natural research habitat the yeast community journal next generation host-pathogen research

Reasons to publish in FEMS highly Accessed no page or submission charges Gold Open Access publication available rapid online publication high quality editorial teams income invested back in science through grants, awards and the FEMS Congress Find out more about submitting articles to FEMS journals and submit today! www.femsjournals.com

Member Services If you are a member of a FEMS member society you are entitled to: a discount off the registration fee for FEMS congresses a 25% discount off OUP books apply for FEMS grants Find out if your society is a FEMS member at www.fems-microbiology.org

Investing in science Our journal revenues are reinvested in research, education, impact, community and awards – and so are our publisher’s Find out more about our grants, awards and other activities at www.fems-microbiology.org

Affiliation Signing up as an Affiliate is free at www.fems-microbiology.org/become-an-affiliate As an Affiliate you can: participate in cross-Society projects and networks receive FEMS’ monthly newsletter with news and opportunities around microbiology find out more about joining one of our Member Societies to access our grants and discounts, among other benefits

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Friday 7 September 2018 - Saturday 8 September 2018 C18-45: Save the date Friday 7 September 2018 - Saturday 8 September 2018

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:  Toby Kiers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (soil microbiology, ecology) Andy Waters, Glasgow, United Kingdom (parasitology, tropical medicine) Rotem Sorek, Rehovot, Israel (virology, phages)  Bernard Hube, Jena, Germany (fungi and virulence) Sang Yup Lee, Daejeon, South Korea (cell factory) IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES Early registration deadline: 15 April 2019

MAIN CONGRESS TOPICS: Applied Microbiology Biotechnology / Synthetic Biology / Systems Biology Virology Pathogens / Pathogenicity Mycology Genetics/Genomics Environmental Microbiology / Microbial Ecology / Microbial Communities Taxonomy / Systematics Education / Professional Development / Policies Physiology / Biochemistry / Molecular Microbiology Food Microbiology

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