The Swiss Society for Microbiology (SSM) is the professional association of Swiss microbiologists in the fields of medical (human and veterinary), fundamental, environmental and food microbiology, microbial ecology, virology, mycology and microbial biotechnology.
The SSM promotes the advancement of all microbiological disciplines by organizing annual meetings, workshops, courses in continuing education and by participating in current political and public microbiology related debates for the benefit of our society. The SSM advances the communication and exchange of scientific information among its members. Special attention is drawn on the encouragement and career development of young and promising members by granting an annual SSM promotion award and competitive travel fellowships for PhD students and young postdocs.
With a community of over 600 members, the SSM brings together expertise in five core scientific areas:
- 🔬 Clinical Microbiology — Section lead: MD PhD Adrian EGLI
- 🌍 Microbial Ecology — Section lead: David R. JOHNSON PhD
- 🍄 Mycology — Section lead: Alix COSTE PhD
- 🧬 Molecular Microbiology — Section lead: Alexander Harms PhD
- 🦠 Virology — Section lead: Silke STERTZ
SSM welcomes professionals at all career stages, providing special benefits to Early Career members (Section Lead Marion ARUANNO)
The society includes a dedicated section for Lay Communication (Section Lead: Pilar JUNIER Prof), ensuring microbiology remains accessible and impactful beyond the scientific community.
