Federation of European Microbiological Societies

🌍💡 Together, We Can Tackle Global Challenges with Microbial Innovation💡🌍 Your research. Your ideas. Your experience. They are the building blocks for impactful change in health, the environment, and beyond. 🧫✨ By sharing your research and insights at FEMS MICRO Milan, we can collectively tackle the most pressing global issues —antimicrobial resistance, climate change, food security, and more. FEMS MICRO is your platform to collaborate, innovate, and connect with a global community of scientists, innovators, and educators. 🌱🔬 Let’s unite to advance science and create solutions for a better tomorrow. Are you ready to contribute? Submit your Abstract today: https://lnkd.in/gwsnJpde 🙌 #FEMS2025 #GlobalImpact #MicrobiologyMatters

Last week, on December 5, 2024, I had the honor of being selected as one of the top 3 young women scientists in the “L’Oréal Women in Science – 2024” Ukrainian award (part of L’Oréal-UNESCO Global Program). While it’s not the main prize, it’s a significant achievement that motivates me to keep pushing forward. #Science in #Ukraine is going through difficult times, but there are still valuable opportunities, including national, international grants and #mobility programs. I continue working as a Research Fellow at the Department of Biology of #Extremophilic Microorganisms at D.K. Zabolotny IMV of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, and as a Visiting Researcher at the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. I’m incredibly grateful for the support from Federation of European Microbiological Societies, #BioUkraine, and FEBS, which allowed me to attend congresses, conferences, and receive travel grants. These opportunities have opened doors, such as participating in EU-funded projects, joining the #GBMI group, and expanding my professional network🌍 The projects I am currently involved in, including the #HorizonEurope VINNY Project🍇, focus on developing new approaches for environmental bioremediation, the development of innovative nanomaterials and #biopesticides to combat #phytopathogens. These collaborations are important for my #home country #Ukraine, which is in urgent need of new effective solutions for land damaged by military actions. 💡 I have great hope that the results of these projects can also help to figure out the ways to restore Ukraine's lands🌱 The most important message of L'Oréal is to break down stereotypes about #STEMwomen. The scientific profession isn’t just for men or confined to a laboratory. It’s a field full of creative opportunities, travel, and discovery. Anyone, from anywhere, can make a difference. You won’t always get what you want or have your ideas accepted, but stay true to your goals, keep trying, apply for grants and collaborate. Growth comes through mobility, continuous learning, and teamwork! 💪 A fun thought we were discussing after ceremony: How do #scientists become scientists? For me, it all started with bees 🐝. My grandfather was a passionate beekeeper, and after his passing, my dad continued the tradition. I used to help him with the bees, and we even went to the market to sell honey! 🍯 Around 13, I chose bees as my topic for a regional biology competition and worked on the project with my dad’s help. It was the last good thing we did together. That win sparked my deeper interest in biological sciences🎉 That's why I strongly agree with the concept of the L'Oréal Foundation - familiarity with science is important from childhood, as the experiences we have in the past play a significant role in shaping our future career choices🌱 #STEM women of Ukraine and the world, let’s unite, support the new generation, and move this world forward together💪🌍

New Connections, New Opportunities 🌱 Are you ready to connect with brilliant minds from around the world? 🌍 FEMS MICRO Milan 2025: Congress & Exhibition offers more than just scientific presentations. It is a platform to forge lasting relationships, find potential collaborators, and learn from experts in the field. Submit your Poster Display, Flash or Session Talk today and unlock a world of possibilities: https://lnkd.in/gwsnJpde #FEMS2025 #MagnifyingMicrobialImpact #Science #Collaboration #Networking

Time is running out🌟⏰Do not miss this chance to celebrate young talent in microbiology. Do you know an exceptional Early Career Researcher who deserves recognition? Encourage them to apply for the FEMS Early Career Researcher Award before 16 December 2024, 23:59 CET. The winner will receive: ~ Free registration to FEMS MICRO Milan 2025: Congress & Exhibition ~ Travel grant to the FFEMS MICRO Milan 2025: Congress & Exhibition ~ Recognition and promotion by FEMS https://lnkd.in/e4u-7-Q5

📢We are thrilled to announce that Prof. Gian Maria Rossolini will be a keynote speaker at FEMS MICRO Milan 2025: Congress & Exhibition 📢 Prof. Rossolini is a renowned expert in antimicrobial agents and antimicrobial resistance. 🔬 His insights will be invaluable as we discuss the latest advancements and challenges in microbiology. Submit your Abstract before 24 January 2025 and have the opportunity to collaborate and connect with expert researchers such as Prof. Rossolini. https://lnkd.in/gwsnJpde #FEMS2025 #Microbiology #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR

Is your company innovating in microbiology? Do you want to share your research and technology with the global microbiology community? Then the FEMS MICRO Milan 2025: Congress & Exhibition is the perfect event to showcase your latest technologies and connect over 1,500 microbiologists all under one roof 🤝 💡 Together with the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS), we will come together in Milan, Italy to develop impactful microbial solutions to humanity's greatest challenges. Visit the website to find out how you can contribute to the scientific programme by partnering with us: https://lnkd.in/e2CMPsHQ #FEMS2025 #Microbiology #Science #Innovation #Collaboration

Volunteers are not only needed to advance #microbiology research with generous samples, but also to communicate those findings with our audiences. 💬 For today’s International Volunteer Day, we want to highlight our gratitude to our volunteers for their diligent work and support throughout our campaigns. 🙏🏽 Thanks to you and your passion, we can share our messages and spread our appreciation for #microbes. 🦠

Today is #WorldSoilDay and we surely appreciate the microbes in the plant rhizosphere 🌱 Soil microbes are the basis for plant production as they not only transform the surrounding soil, but also interact with other organisms 🦠 To learn more about the ecology of soil microorganisms, have a look at our special issue 👇🏽

FEMS is launching on #BlueSky! This time we wanted to do things a bit differently, so we have created two profiles: FEMSmicro for society, events, grants, and awards news: https://lnkd.in/exY48V_F FEMSJournals for all journal news and research: https://lnkd.in/eXYp5hkZ We hope to see our community engage with us there!

On today’s World AIDS Day, we aim to raise awareness for the urgent need to stop HIV and this ongoing global epidemic. 🎗️ Despite fundamental advances, a cure for #HIV remains elusive and attempts to develop an efficacious vaccine keep failing due to the virus’ unique features. Read on the #FEMSmicroBlog how recent advancements in vaccine research might help us tackle the AIDS epidemic.