Announcing FEMS MICRO 2025:
Magnifying microbial impact in Milan

The global microbiology community is gearing up for the much anticipated FEMS MICRO 2025: Congress & Exhibition, taking place in Milan, Italy, from 14-17 July 2025. 

This biennial event has established itself as the premier meeting for microbiologists, researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and early career scientists from around the world.

FEMS MICRO 2025 promises an experience like no other, taking the best elements from our previous events, while building new top-class approaches to networking and engagement based on our community’s needs.

Whether you are looking to present your research, collaborate with global experts, or discover the latest industry innovations, FEMS MICRO 2025 in Milan is the place to be. Stay tuned for updates and do not miss the opportunity to be part of this pivotal moment in the future of microbiology.

Abstract submissions open 7 October.

Stay at the forefront of microbiology with the FEMS Journals. Together with our partner Oxford University Press (OUP) our not-for-profit journals are dedicated to advancing the field through education, research, and collaboration.

Discover the latest insights and breakthroughs with our Thematic Issues:

• FEMS Microbiology Ecology – Microbial Ecology for a Sustainable Future: An Early Career Researcher
   
• FEMS Microbiology Ecology – Microbial Ecotoxicology: From the Lab to the Field
   
• FEMS Microbiology Reviews – Biofilms

Call for Papers from Pathogens and Disease

As a leading journal in host-pathogen research, Pathogens and Disease offers a platform for cutting-edge research through Thematic Issues. Discover our current call for papers:

• Thematic Issue on Challenges and Solutions to the AMR Crisis -  Editors: Alain Filloux, Yunn-Hwen Gan and Gad Frankel 
   
• Thematic Issue on New Perspectives in Chlamydial Biology - Editors: Yusuf Omosun; Guangming Zhang; Barbara Sixt; and Jörn Coers

Looking for a place to publish your paper? Find all open calls for thematic issues submissions here.

Stay up-to-date with the latest microbiology news, research, and insights on the #FEMSmicroBlog. Our monthly blog covers a diverse range of topics.

Discover new insights in our latest blog posts:

• Uncovering microalgae in a spring bloom  - “Marine particle microbiomes during a spring diatom bloom contain active sulfate-reducing bacteria” by Siebers et al. Liked the blog? Read the full paper. 
   
• Rethinking sustainability with small steps for big impacts - Patrick Penndorf explains how microbiology researchers can cut down on their plastic waste, which at the same time can cut material costs. 
   
• Characterizing the gut eukaryome of African children - “The eukaryome of African children is influenced by geographic location, gut biogeography, and nutritional status” by Vonaesch et al. Liked the blog? Read the full paper.

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