91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ Announces New President-Elect and Leadership
Washington, D.C.—A new American Society for Microbiology (91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ) President-Elect and a member of the 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ Board of Directors have been elected to 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ leadership. Terms of all new members of 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ’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.
91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ 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 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ’s new leaders and read their candidate statements, visit the 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ Elections page. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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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. 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ's mission is to promote and advance the microbial sciences. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ 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, 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ promotes a deeper understanding of the microbial sciences to all audiences.
