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Welcome to Allegheny Branch, American Society of Microbiology (ABASM)
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Important Information
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Annual ABASM meeting
November 1st and 2nd, 2024
University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg
*some sessions will have a virtual component if you can't get to campus.
Congratulations to ABASM Peggy Cotter Award Winners!
Drs. Jasna Kovac, Drew Bridges, and Darrell Cockburn!
Peggy Cotter Awards for Early Career Branch Members, fully funded by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), are named for ASM Past President Dr. Peggy Cotter. Dr. Cotter is deeply committed to mentoring early career scientists and providing them with opportunities to further their career development.
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Officers
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Dr. Jeff Newman
President
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Dr. Sarah Swerdlow
Dr. Olivia Long
President- Elect
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Dr. Nancy Trun
Treasurer
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Dr. Jill Keeney
Secretary
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Dr. Regina Lamendella
Councilor
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Dr. Jeff Newman
Councilor
Contact Us
Branch Memberships
Branch Dues are paid directly to ASM
To establish or renew membership in the Allegheny Branch of ASM, visit:
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