ASM2012

The Abstract Notification date has been delayed to Thursday 19th April 2012.

The Australian Society for Microbiology Annual Scientific Meeting is Australia's largest and most prestigious microbiological conference, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and other industry professionals. ASM2012 will showcase the latest advances in microbiological research through presentations delivered by national and international speakers who are leaders in their fields.

ASM2012 will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Situated in the cultural and dining precinct of South Bank, the conference venue is within easy walking distance of the Brisbane River and the CBD. The beaches of The Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast are a short drive away.

Accommodation and Travel may be book through Ozaccom

Keynote Speakers

Selected Confirmed International Speakers
Henry Bishop, Parasitology PDB/DPD Reference Diagnostic Laboratory, CDC, USA

Ralph A. Tripp Georgia Research Alliance Chair, University of Georgia, USA

Harvey Rubin Institute for Strategic Threat Analysis and Response, University of Pennsylvania, USA

Jean-Marc Ghigo, Institute Pasteur, France

Special Orations
Rubbo Oration - Ian Frazer, University of Queensland, Australia

Bazely Oration - Amanda Leach

Fenner Lecture - Johnson Mak

Click here for information on the Program, Plenary Lecturers and Workshops

Click here to view the preliminary timetable

Public Lecture

Microbial Solutions to the Environmental Problems of the World
Lecturer: Jill Banfield
Mediator: Dr Karl
Wednesday July 4 2012
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

Key Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline - Friday 23 March 2012
Early Registration Fee Closed - Friday 20 April 2012

Latest Updates

Clinical Case Studies
Clinical Case Studies have now been added to the program. Abstracts are invited for short presentations from the clinical environment e.g. those involving interesting or infrequent isolates or cases with unusual clinical presentations. This is a great opportunity for ASM members working in diagnostic laboratories to present topics that are of interest to colleagues and to raise awareness regarding some of the less frequently encountered organisms or cases. Clinical case study presentations will be 8 minutes with 2 minutes of questions.