ASM To Host Global Research Symposium in Beijing
Washington, D.C.—Beijing—°®¶¹´«Ã½ (ASM) has announced its first-ever Global Research Symposium on Microbes in Human Health, hosted in partnership with Tsinghua University. This landmark meeting will serve as a forum for scientists from around the world to share knowledge about how microbes can shape the future of human health. The Tsinghua-ASM Symposium on Microbes and Human Health will be held at Tsinghua University Campus in Beijing on Sept. 25-27, 2024, and is free to attend.
Microbial disease is a global public health threat that affects every human around the world. It will remain a public health threat with local and global consequences until all countries are empowered to establish reliable and sustainable interventions.
“By partnering with one of the top institutions in China, Tsinghua University, the ASM Global Research Symposium will foster knowledge exchange and catalyze further international interactions among microbiologists,” said Anirban Mahapatra, Ph.D., Editorial Director, ASM. “These goals align with ASM’s strategy of becoming a globally focused organization that ensures the societal impact of microbial sciences.”
The output of scientific research in the microbial sciences from China now exceeds that from every other country in the world. ASM Journals receive more submissions from China than any other country. In 2023 alone, ASM’s journals published over 1,400 articles with corresponding authors based in China.
“We are proud to host leading experts in human interactions with microbes at Tsinghua University. International partnerships, like the one Tsinghua has built with ASM, aim to strengthen global research to understand and reshape human relationships with the microbial world and the future of human health,” said Jing-Ren Zhang, Ph.D., professor and Director of the Tsinghua University Center for Infection Biology.
The ASM Global Research Symposium demonstrates ASM’s commitment to convene global leaders across disciplines and give them resources and a platform to solve pressing global health challenges. ASM recognizes the critical need to work together to build sustainable interventions that can make a meaningful impact in the world.
Attendance is free, but space is limited. Registration for the ASM Global Research Symposium closed on Sept. 6.
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°®¶¹´«Ã½ is one of the largest professional societies dedicated to the life sciences and is composed of over 32,000 scientists and health practitioners. ASM's mission is to promote and advance the microbial sciences.
ASM 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, ASM promotes a deeper understanding of the microbial sciences to diverse audiences.
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Tsinghua University, located in Beijing, China, is one of the most prestigious and influential universities in the world. It was established in 1911 and has since been renowned for its academic excellence, innovative research and commitment to cultivating future leaders. Tsinghua is consistently ranked among the top universities globally and is recognized for its strong emphasis on science, engineering and technology.
