American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

1. American Society for Microbiology(ASM)

2. American Society for Microbiology • The oldest and largest life science organization in the world (1899-2011) • Over 13000 international members • 26 disciplines of microbiological specialization plus a division for microbiology educators • Work closely with WHO, CDC, UNESCO, PAHO, PEPFAR, US Department of State, Embassies in Washington, DC and other international organizations

3. WHAT WE DO • Support programs of education, training, and public information worldwide. • Publish state-of-the-art 11 journals and books. • Convene meetings, workshops, and colloquia worldwide. • Recognize achievements of our international members through international fellowships, professorships, grants, and other various awards. • Support a network of ASM volunteer Ambassadors and Country Liaisons in 20 regions worldwide. • Assist local societies to set up a groundwork for successful operation.

4. ASM Journals • ASM journals continue to advance the full spectrum of basic and clinical microbiology research, delivering cutting-edge science to researchers across the globe. • ASM journals publish over a quarter of all microbiology articles, while accounting for nearly 42% of all citations in Microbiology.

5. ASM Journals IMPACT FACTOR: 4.716 #1 journal in Pharmacology & Pharmacy and #6 in Microbiology ranked by Eigenfactor score #1 cited journal in Pharmacology & Pharmacy and #5 in Microbiology in 2008, with > 37,000 citations. IMPACT FACTOR: 3.801 #1 journal in Microbiology and #2 in Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology ranked by Eigenfactor score #1 cited journal in Microbiology and #1 in Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology in 2008, with > 69,000 citations Named by the SLA as one of the top 100 most influential journals of the last 100 years Applied and Environmental Microbiology Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy Clinical and Vaccine Immunology Clinical Microbiology Reviews IMPACT FACTOR: 16.409 #2 journal in Microbiology ranked by ImpactFactor #3 ranked journal among ScienceWatch’s Top 10 Research Journals (2004-2008) in Microbiology, with > 31 average citations per paper IMPACT FACTOR: 2.237 Online only publication

6. ASM Journals IMPACT FACTOR: 3.636 #2 journal in Microbiology ranked by Eigenfactor score #2 cited journal in Microbiology, receiving > 58,000 citations in 2008 Named by the SLA as one of the top 100 most influential journals of the last 100 years IMPACT FACTOR: 3.945 #5 journal in Microbiology ranked by Eigenfactor score 3 cited journal in Microbiology, with > 46,000 citations in 2008 Eukariotic Cell Infection and Immunity IMPACT FACTOR: 3.987 #1 cited journal in Infectious Diseases and #3 in Immunology, with > 48,000 citations in 2008 IMPACT FACTOR: 3.83 Online only publication Journal of Bacteriology Journal of Clinical Microbiology

7. ASM Journals IMPACT FACTOR: 5.308 #1 journal in Virology ranked by Eigenfactor score. #1 cited journal in Virology > 86,000 citations in 2008. Named by the SLA as one of the top 100 most influential journals of the last 100 years. IMPACT FACTOR: 16.95 #1 journal in Microbiology ranked by ImpactFactor #1 ranked journal among ScienceWatch’s Top 10 Research Journals (2004-2008) in Microbiology, with > 39 average citations per paper IMPACT FACTOR: 5.942 #2 journal in Cell Biology and #4 in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ranked by Eigenfactor score #3 cited journal in Cell Biology in 2008, with > 69,000 citations in 2008 One of ScienceWatch’s Top 20 Research Journals (1997-2007) in Molecular Biology & Genetics, with > 38 average citations per paper Named by the SLA as one of the top 100 most influential journals of the last 100 years Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews Journal of Virology ASM Minireview Collection of All Journals Molecular and Cellular Biology

8. The Library is a peer-reviewed collection of TEACHING AND LEARNING materials focused at the UNDERGRADUATE level.  This initiative is implemented through:  Publishing peer-reviewed teaching resources about the microbial world for undergraduate education  Advancing the ASM Curriculum Recommendations for undergraduate education  Promoting the scholarship of teaching and learning in microbiology education

9. MicrobeLibrary contains: • Atlas-Protocol Collection The collection has two components: the Atlas and the Protocol. The Atlas includes a series of IMAGES that support the learning and use of a standard microbiology protocol.  The Protocol includes information pertinent to teaching undergraduate microbiology. • Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education (JMBE) Formerly Microbiology EducationPublished annually, JMBE publishes articles driven by outcomes-based cognitive research in student learning. The hallmark of the journal is to recognize educators who are at the forefront of cognitive research in microbiology education. • Focus on Microbiology EducationFOME is published four times a year and provides a venue for faculty to discuss issues in microbiology education. • Curriculum CollectionThe collection of curriculum resources provides classroom activities and laboratory exercises. • Visual CollectionThe collection of visual resources provides images, animations and video clippings for faculty and students to enhance their own understanding or classroom presentations about the microbial world. Visuals are annotated and include descriptions.

10. Meet EcoSal, the new, continually updated Web resource based on the classic ASM Press publication Escherichia coli and Salmonella: Cellular and Molecular Biology. • Like its print-edition predecessors, EcoSal is a comprehensive, coherent archive of the ENTIRE corpus of knowledge on the enteric bacterial cell. EcoSal is comprised of SEVERAL HUNDRED MODULES of information and interpretation with links to cognate sites containing extensive tabular and pictorial presentations, as well as to active databases of primary research information.

11. MicrobeWorld • HIGHLY INTERACTIVE website www.microbeworld.org for science enthusiasts, students, teachers, parents, and the general public! • Offers a comprehensive resources section for educators, parents, and students that includes EXPERIMENTS, LESSON PLANS, and TOOLS for microbiology education. • Over 300 pages deep, the site contains introductory information about the science of microbiology, CAREER PROFILES, and INTERVIEWS with some of the world’s leading researchers! • Provides surprising and interesting facts about microbial life, and a comprehensive PHOTO GALLERY highlighting some of the most studied microorganisms. PLEASE VISIT SITE TUTORIAL AT www.microbeworld.org

12. ASM Meetings Through its many member-supported Program Committees, ASM develops and executes ASM’s 5 annual large meetings, niche conferences, educational initiatives, and online professional development activities. The largest 2 meetings are ASM General Meeting and ICAAC.

13. The 111th General Meeting will be held in New Orleans, LA from Friday, May 20 to Tuesday, May 24, 2011. The scientific program will feature nearly 300 individual colloquia, symposia, roundtable discussions, award lectures, & poster sessions. The 27 Division Chairs & the General Meeting Program Committee have devoted their energies to creating a well-rounded program. Each year students are offered an opportunity to compete for travel awards. Please visit www.gm.asm.org for more details. ASM General Meeting

14. ICAAC (Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy) • More than 10,000 physicians, researchers and other healthcare professionals from around the globe gather each year at ICAAC to foster worldwide solutions to the problem of infectious diseases. • Held annually in the fall, ICAAC is the world's PREMIER meeting on infectious diseases and antimicrobial agents. • International scientists exchange information and foster global solutions to scientific challenges such as HIV/AIDS, anthrax, smallpox, SARS, bioterrorism preparedness, recognition, detections, and medical treatments. • Please visit www.icaac.orgfor more information.

15. ASM International Ambassadors • ASM International Ambassadors are international members of ASM who act as intermediaries between the society and ASM members worldwide. • Currently we have 20 regional Ambassadors and a wide network of Country Liaisons who support the work of International Ambassadors in each individual country. • International Ambassadors coordinate activities with key institutions and organizations in the region. • Identify and respond to the needs of the local microbiological community. • Promote and explain the benefits of membership in ASM. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ASM AMBASSADOR IN YOUR REGION, PLEASE VISIT www.asm.org/international/ambassadors

16. International Fellowships • If you are: - a young investigator from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean; - within five years of obtaining or in the process of obtaining your Masters, PhD, equivalent academic degree; - working in any of the microbiology disciplines; - willing to visit a host scientist abroad ASM’s International Fellowship is FOR YOU!!! Please visit www.asm.org/international/fellowship

17. International Professorships • If you are: - an ASM member; - scientifically recognized in your area of research; - ready to teach a highly interactive short course in microbiological sciences in your country ASM International Professorship Program is FOR YOU!!! Please visit www.asm.org/international/professorship

18. International Mentoring Program Through the International Mentoring Program, experienced ASM members offer assistance to young scientists. Typical assistance provided by mentors has been: • Career advice • Reviewing a paper for publication • Advising on a grant application • Offering to host a short-term ASM International Fellow ASM has over 800 Mentor volunteers from all over the world, representing all fields of microbiology. To become or search for a mentor visit: www.asm.org/international/mentor

19. ASM Membership Tiers In recognition of the different economic conditions and professional needs among our members, ASM Leadership has created a new dues structure based on the World Bank Country Classification. Countries fall into one of four categories: Upper Tier, Upper Middle Tier, Lower Middle Tier, and Lower Tier (Global Outreach) Malaysia is an Upper Middle Tier country

20. Membership Tiers at a Glance

21. Upper Middle-Tier Benefits of Membership: Reduced membership rates Networking opportunities Fellowships, Professorships, and other grant programs Mentoring programs Discounts on professional development opportunities, meeting registration, books, and other ASM products including online journals and subscriptions ASM’s International Ambassador Program providing local ASM contacts Visit http://www.asm.org/index.php/membership/international-members.html?title=International+Members to determine your eligibility.

22. Upper Middle-Tier Registration Instructions Visit the website www.asm.org In the left-hand corner under Membership, scroll down to Join ASMMiddle Tier Membership Read carefully the page about mid-tier country classification and the benefits offered. If you ARE ALREADY an ASM member, sign in to your account, renew your membership, and you will be billed at a new rate at the checkout. If you are NOT an ASM member and would like to join ASM at a new rate, please create an account on E-store at http://estore.asm.org/createaccount.asp?FormID=101 ASM is now accepting Payments through PayPal. Please visit www.paypal.com is you have further questions on this method of payment. If you wish to purchase an ASM journal, please pay at the registration checkout.

23. American Society for MicrobiologyGlobal Outreach Program Visit the ASM Website at www.asm.org American Society for Microbiology 1752 N Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone - 202-737-3600 Fax - 202-942-9328 E-Mail - international@asmusa.org