Celebrating 2025 in microbiology

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 12:59
Federation of European Microbiological Societies   Dear ÖGMBT members, What an incredible year 2025 has been for the microbiology community. As we wrap up the year, we invite you to read this special edition, reflect on the achievements of the past year, and join us in celebrating the highlights that shaped 2025, from thought-provoking research to inspiring events and achievement: The year’s most cited journals, new microbes discovered in 2025 Celebrations of milestones, including the unforgettable FEMS MICRO Milan 2025: Congress & Exhibition Top trends in learning and engagement, featuring the most-streamed microbiology podcast and webinar We proudly celebrate our award winners, sponsored meetings, summer school for postdocs, and, most importantly, the vibrant and dedicated microbiology community that makes all of this possible. Additionally, the European Academy of Microbiology (EAM) has announced Prof. Cecília M. Arraiano as incoming President, effective from 1 January 2026.  From all of us at FEMS,…

Your FEBS Network highlights - Jan 2026

Monday, 12 January 2026 09:36
Hello Austrian Association of Molecular Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Here's a list of the great content selected as a highlight in the past 2 weeks. Season’s greetings from FEBS and a look back at the year FEBS Communications   Research institutes: What makes the magic? Beyond the great science, what makes a research institute special? Do the work environment and the organisational structure support researchers in delivering their best outputs? Does the culture he... Read more Sarah Teichmann Professor of Stem Cell Medicine, Cambridge Stem Cell Institute   Retina in a dish: Methods & applications in life sciences Registration for the FEBS Advanced Lecture Course 'Retina in a dish: Methods & applications in life sciences' (Finland, 8–12 June 2026) is open. The course will explore retina as an ex vivo model s... Read more Henri Leinonen Research Director, University of Eastern Finland   Integrative structural biology by the sea Early-career…
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