At the FEMS Micro 2025 conference, the International Union of Microbiological Societies (IUMS) presented a poster highlighting its global mission and recent initiatives aimed at addressing some of the planet’s most pressing challenges through microbiology.
As the global voice of microbiology, IUMS unites regional and national microbiological societies to raise awareness of the critical role microbes play in sustaining life, mitigating climate change, and managing infectious diseases. The organization advocates for international collaboration, the preservation of microbial diversity, and the integration of microbiological knowledge into health, environmental, and industrial solutions.
A key highlight of the poster was IUMS’s recent collaboration with the American Society for Microbiology to establish a Scientific Advisory Group. This group, composed of 12 experts in microbiology, ethics, and economics, is tasked with identifying and prioritizing sustainable, microbe-driven solutions across multiple sectors.
Through its affiliation with the International Council of Scientific Unions and its commitment to organizing global congresses and engaging with policymakers, IUMS continues to foster dialogue and innovation. Its presence at FEMS Micro 2025 reaffirmed its pivotal role in uniting the global microbiology community to tackle challenges such as climate change, health crises, and sustainable development.
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