FEMS Affiliates Letter January 2019

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE PUBLICATIONS / GRANTS CORNER / OPPORTUNITIES / DEADLINES AFFILIATES LETTER  THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER FEMS Summer School for Postdocs A Message from the FEMS Director of Events & Internationalization Dear Potential students for the FEMS Summer School for Postdocs, The FEMS mission and vision to unify microbiology knowledge and science has a strong new foundation in a unique and exciting project with the potential to have a substantial influence on your scientific career and on microbiology in general. Starting in 2019, FEMS will organize a series of Summer Schools for Postdocs at the Mediterranean Insitute for Life Sciences (MedILS) in Split, Croatia, for the most talented, farsighted, and ambitious microbiologists. It is with the greatest pleasure I invite you to be part of the history of FEMS, by being one of the participants at first FEMS Summer School for Postdocs. This event is a great opportunity to improve your knowledge and skills, to open new horizons, and to start new collaborations and scientific projects. The Summer School will be hosted at a fantastic venue with great facilities. Some of the greatest international scientists and experts in microbiology who will be your mentors and speakers, forming an excellent 10 day programme. You will also be surrounded by the amazing company of your colleagues, all eager for new knowledge and looking for the greatest scientific success. Table of Contents • Page 2: #52Microorganisms Videos • Page 3: FEMS2019 Congress Updates, FEMS Microbiology Letters MiniReview Prize Winners • Pages 4-5: The latest science published in each of the FEMS Journals • Page 6: Grants Corner • Page 7: Jobs and Opportunities • Page 8: Deadlines, FEMS Sponsored Events, and Extras... Check out the FEMS Summer School for Postdocs online > Delftechpark 37A, 2628 XJ Delft, The Netherlands T: +31 15 302 0050 | E: [email protected] JANUARY 2019