1. 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!

2. 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

3. 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.

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

5. 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!

6. 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

7. 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

8. Affiliation
Signing up as an Affiliate is free at
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

9. Organizing a meeting? Expanding your team?
Don’t just wait for people to come to you, promote your opportunity!
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10. Friday 7 September 2018 - Saturday 8 September 2018
C18-45: Save the date
Friday 7 September Saturday 8 September 2018

11. 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

12. 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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