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Belgian Society for Microbiology


The Belgian Society for Microbiology (BSM) is a nonprofit association (VZW/ASBL) dedicated to the advancement of microbiological sciences in the broadest sense. It was founded in 1996 to give all the microbiologists in Belgium a chance to meet and discuss Science in a friendly atmosphere.

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  • One day left to submit your Interactive Session proposal for FEMS MICRO Milan 2025: Congress & Exhibition!

    Only 1 day remains until the 15 November 2024 deadline to submit your proposal for an Interactive Session at FEMS MICRO Milan 2025: Congress & Exhibition.
    These 60- to 90-minute sessions are not your traditional research showcases—they are opportunities to spark lively discussions, foster collaborations, and explore new ideas together.
    Whether you are proposing a panel, interview, idea pitch, or workshop, now is your chance to bring your vision to life and engage with the global microbiology community in meaningful, interactive ways. Do not wait! Submit your Interactive Session proposal by 23:59 CET on Friday 15 November and lead one of these dynamic sessions at FEMS MICRO Milan 2025: more info here.

  • YBSM Applicants 2025

    Now, we’re expanding our team! Are you an early-career microbiologist with a passion for science communication and outreach? If so, we’ve got an exciting opportunity for you!

    Under the umbrella of BSM, the Young BSM (YBSM) board was established three years ago to bring together young Belgium-based microbiologists eager to share their love for science with the world. Together, we organize the Belgian edition of the International Microorganism Day and participate in other popularization events such Nerdland festival and Ekoli workshops, where we not only connect with the public but also grow as science communicators and leaders. But also, we are involved in scientific writing activities (https://www.eoswetenschap.eu/tag/microbe-van-de-maand).

    We’re looking for enthusiastic and proactive members to join us in shaping the future of microbiology outreach in Belgium. Do you have a talent for being a media curator, illustrator, or other unique skills that can help us grow? We want to hear from you!

    By joining the YBSM board, you’ll play a key role in defining our upcoming goals and activities. We expect a commitment of two years from all board members and active participation, including attending our monthly meetings and contributing to our outreach efforts.

    To ensure our board represents the entire Belgian microbiology community, we strongly encourage applicants from the French-speaking regions of Belgium to apply. If you’re an early career scientist, and passionate about science communication, this is your chance!

    Ready to make an impact? Apply now by filling out the following form: https://forms.office.com/e/MUPUaLHx4t

    Applications close on 01/12/2024 – don’t miss out!
    Let’s inspire the next generation of microbiologists together!

Become a member

Membership to BSM is open to anyone with an interest in microbiology. Membership allows you to register for free to the annual meeting and makes you a member of FEMS.

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BSM annual conference

Each year, BSM holds a symposium, providing a great opportunity for the Belgium-based community of microbiology researchers to meet and interact. There is always an exciting speaker line-up and early career researchers can present their research in a poster or oral presentation.

Famous Belgian Microbiologists

Learn more about groundbreaking research from Belgian scientists.

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