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01/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/28/2026 10:58

ASM Announces New President-Elect and Leadership

ASM Announces New President-Elect and Leadership

Jan. 27, 2026

Washington, D.C.-A new American Society for Microbiology (ASM) President-Elect and a member of the ASM Board of Directors have been elected to ASM leadership. Terms of all new members of ASM's Board of Directors will begin on July 1, 2026. These leaders will play a pivotal role in guiding the Society's mission to promote and advance the microbial sciences.

President-Elect:


Federico Sisti, Ph.D., Investigator, Institute of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (IBBM) of the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET). 



At-Large Board Director:


Michelle Dziejman, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Rochester Medical Center.





ASM congratulates its new and continuing leaders and looks forward to their contributions in advancing the microbial sciences and guiding the Society's strategic vision. To learn more about ASM's new leaders and read their candidate statements, visit the ASM Elections page.  

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The American Society for Microbiology is one of the largest professional societies dedicated to the life sciences and is composed of over 38,000 scientists and health practitioners. ASM's mission is to promote and advance the microbial sciences.   
   
ASM advances the microbial sciences through conferences, publications, certifications, educational opportunities and advocacy efforts. It enhances laboratory capacity around the globe through training and resources. It provides a network for scientists in academia, industry and clinical settings. Additionally, ASM promotes a deeper understanding of the microbial sciences to all audiences.

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