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The Central New York Chapter for the American Society for Microbiology 🦠🧫

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We are accepting applications for up to 3 Peggy Cotter Travel Awards ($1,650 each) to support early-career professionals attending ASM Microbe 2026. Apply by Feb 16, 2026 by emailing a 1-page letter to [email protected]. ASM membership required; branch membership may be completed once that is live.
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microTalk addresses scientific leadership within ASM and the role of microbiology in addressing scientific and societal challenges. Emphasis is placed on research, training, evolutionary thinking, and sustaining a resilient scientific community. youtu.be/ffij4bCjSG8
How Microbiology Is Evolving: Insights from ASM Leadership and Researchers
YouTube video by American Society for Microbiology
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January 20, 2026 at 10:47 PM
NEMPET is a super fun meeting in the Adirondacks that is well-attended by many CNY microbiologists as well as microbiologists throughout the northeast! 10/10 would recommend!
NEMPET 2026!

Registration is open for this year's meeting. www.nempet.org

The keynote talk will be “Put your money where your mouth is: Surveillance of antibiotic resistance in commensal Neisseria populations” by Dr. Crista Wadsworth - RIT
January 21, 2026 at 3:29 AM
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Interested in a career focused on microbiology or microbiome education?

The Microbiome Centers Consortium is hosting a panel of educators representing different paths in secondary education. Come hear the advice and experience of some great teachers!

Register here: rutgers.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 20, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Get your ASM Microbe 2026 abstracts in by tomorrow at 2pm! If you’re an early career microbiologist in CNY, make sure to also submit an application for a Peggy Cotter award from us to support your attendance! Details are pinned on our page! #microSky
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Final call to submit your science! General abstract submission for ASM Microbe 2026 closes Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. ET. This is your last chance to present your research at the meeting. Submit now: asm.social/2Mc
January 21, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Fun fact: $1 bills can carry human pathogens—including ones with antibiotic resistance genes.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...

Less fun fact: CNY ASM still needs a treasurer.

Good news: no dirty money involved.💵

Interested? Contact [email protected]
January 20, 2026 at 3:01 PM
We are accepting applications for up to 3 Peggy Cotter Travel Awards ($1,650 each) to support early-career professionals attending ASM Microbe 2026. Apply by Feb 16, 2026 by emailing a 1-page letter to [email protected]. ASM membership required; branch membership may be completed once that is live.
January 19, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Very excited for this! #ProtistsOnSky 🧪
Excited to announce the re-establishment of the Central New York Branch of the American Society for Microbiology (CNY ASM)! Founded in 1921, revived in 2025 to support collaboration, inclusive programming, and microbiologists at all career stages! This is our official BlueSky account!
January 19, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Excited to announce the re-establishment of the Central New York Branch of the American Society for Microbiology (CNY ASM)! Founded in 1921, revived in 2025 to support collaboration, inclusive programming, and microbiologists at all career stages! This is our official BlueSky account!
January 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM