International Union of Microbiological Societies

The International Union of Microbiological Societies (IUMS), founded in 1927 as the International Society of Microbiology, is one of 31 Scientific Unions of the International Council for Science.

The objectives of the Union are to promote the study of microbiological sciences internationally: initiate, facilitate and coordinate research and other scientific activities which involve international cooperation; ensure the discussion and dissemination of the results of international conferences, symposia and meetings and assist in the publication of their reports; represent microbiological sciences in ICSU and maintain contact with other international organizations.