Microbiology Society
Microbiology Society | |
| Abbreviation | MicroSoc |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1945 |
| Legal status | Not-for-profit organisation |
| Purpose | Microbiology |
| Location | |
Region served | Worldwide |
| Membership | 7000 microbiologists |
Chief Executive | Peter Cotgreave |
Main organ | Microbiology Society |
| Website | www |
The Microbiology Society (previously the Society for General Microbiology) is a society based in the United Kingdom with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes, schools and other organisations. Interests of its members include basic and applied aspects of viruses, prions, bacteria, rickettsiae, mycoplasma, fungi, algae and protozoa, and all other aspects of microbiology. Its headquarters is at 14–16 Meredith Street, London. The Society's current president is Professor Gordon Dougan CBE FRS.