ASM Honours Outstanding Leaders with Prestigious Fellowship

The Australian Society for Microbiology (ASM) is proud to announce the election of its newest cohort of microbiologists who have been awarded Fellowship of the Australian Society for Microbiology (FASM), the highest qualification the society confers to its members.

The ASM Fellowship recognises microbiologists who, through rigorous peer assessment, are determined to be leading specialists who have made a significant and sustained contribution to the microbiology profession. This honour is granted by the ASM Council upon the recommendation of the National Examinations and Qualifications Board (NEQB).

The newly elected Fellows represent the depth and breadth of microbiological excellence across Australia. The addition of these individuals to the FASM register strengthens the collective expertise and leadership within the national microbiology community. In the last 12 months, the following individuals have been admitted as fellows to the society:

  • Jeffery Errington

  • Lisa Sedger

  • Belinda Ferrari

  • Joanne Macdonald

  • Lea-Ann Kirkham

  • Mark Davies

  • Martina Sanderson-Smith

  • Matthew Baker

  • Samuel Forster

  • Sam Manna

The contributions of these new Fellows underscore the vital role microbiology plays in addressing global challenges. Their dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and professional standards serves as an inspiration to peers and the next generation of microbiologists in Australia. A complete list of our FASMs can be found here: https://www.theasm.org.au/fellowship-fasm-1

The ASM wishes to congratulate these individuals on this amazing achievement and thanks the NEQB for their hard work in assessing applicants.

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