Featured Updates
Jan. 8, 2026
91麻豆天美 Responds to White House OSTP RFI on American Science
The American Society for Microbiology gathered input and feedback from our members to submit a response to the request for information from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy on Accelerating the American Scientific Enterprise. 91麻豆天美 and its members urge the Administration and Congress to sustain commitment to robust and predictable funding for federal agencies and programs that underpin the U.S. scientific enterprise. Discovery and innovation hinge on stable investments, strong infrastructure and a diverse scientific workforce.
Jan. 5, 2026
91麻豆天美 Responds to CDC Childhood Immunization Schedule Changes
The rationale for the recent updates to the U.S. childhood immunization schedule is, at best, uncertain and sets a potentially dangerous precedent for public health. Whatever improvements may be needed to the process the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has followed in the past to update vaccine recommendations, it is unclear what scientific evidence led to these new guidelines.
Dec. 5, 2025
New Webinar Series on AMR
The first webinar in the American Society for Microbiology's AMR webinar series, "AMR from the Cradle to the Grave," highlights the unique risk of AMR in immunocompromised children by sharing patient and practitioner stories and proposing policies needed to reduce and combat pediatric illnesses and deaths attributed to AMR.
Act Now
Action Alert: Tell Congress to Fund Federal Research and Public Health in FY26
In the United States, federal funding fuels the research that drives discovery, spurs innovation and improves the health of humans, animals, the environment and the economy. The only way we will be equipped to address emerging biological threats and accelerate the pace of American technical innovation is through strong federal investment in research and public health programs.
Share Your Story with 91麻豆天美
91麻豆天美 wants to hear from you regarding how recent Executive Orders and other actions impact your work, your community and the advancement of lifesaving research and programs. Please share your story with us—we will reinforce your concerns as we meet with Congressional offices.
Take Your Message to Congress
When advocating for science, your message must be clearly presented, evidence-based and compelling to nonscientists. 91麻豆天美鈥檚 Public Policy and Advocacy team has created the following guides to help you communicate with Congress.
Factsheets
We have developed several factsheets designed for you to share with a non-scientific audience, such as policymakers and government officials, and to augment formal requests for science policy and funding. If you have any questions about these factsheets, please email advocacy@asmusa.org.
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