An invitation to join your Canadian Society of Microbiologists

		JOIN NOW! Step 1 - If not already installed, download Acrobat Reader: Step 2 - Open the membership application/renewal form, complete electronically and then print. Please note that the completed form cannot be saved. New Member Renewing Member Step 3 - Fax back to (613) 225-9621, or mail to the CSM Secretariat if paying by cheque.

The executive of the Canadian Society of Microbiologists (CSM) would like to invite you to join the society.

“Fostering the advancement of microbiology and the interchange of ideas”

On becoming a member of the CSM, you have a voice in a society established over 50 years ago that brings together researchers, students and other professionals working in microbiology or allied disciplines.

“The society is divided into 3 sections on the basis of broad areas of interest”

The study of Microbiology encompasses all forms of microorganisms ranging from bacteria and their associated phage to eukaryotes (fungi, other lower eukaryotes and cell cultures) and their associated viruses. You will find the CSM divided into 3 sections: Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Infection and Immunity and Molecular Genetics and Cellular Microbiology. It is recognized that these 3 broad areas do have overlap both in research technique as well as scientific interest. Nevertheless, it is hoped that you will all find a comfortable scientific home within one of these sections.
 

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What are the benefits of membership in the CSM? The membership year for the society runs from January 1st to December 31st. As a member you will: Receive three issues of the CSM Newsletter. Receive a copy of the Programme and Abstracts presented at the CSM Annual General Meeting. Receive a copy of the popular Graduate Studies and Membership Directory, a full 130 page publication. Benefit from a reduction of up to 33% in the registration fees of the Annual General Meeting. Have the opportunity to subscribe to the Canadian Journal of Microbiology. Members receive a savings of over $90.00 per year. Have the opportunity to post news items (e.g. job seeking, event announcement, news about colleagues) to the CSM web site FREE of charge. Be eligible for nomination and participation in our “members only” awards: the SCM/Roche Diagnostic Award in recognition to an outstanding Canadian Microbiologist and his/her achievements, the Fisher Scientific Award given to stimulate and recognize a new researcher in the microbiological sciences, the Canadian Graduate Student Microbiologist of the Year to acknowledge excellence in graduate studies, the Cederlane Award for the Student Poster Competition, and the Canadian college of Microbiologists Award for the Student Oral Competition. I invite you to JOIN TODAY. Alternatively, contact the CSM Secretariat for a membership application form. Colin Bell  President, Canadian Society of Microbiologists