Microbiology Community Sites, FaceBook Groups and Forums

American Society for Microbiology Community Site

• Description: "ASM Community is a place for microbiologists and other biological scientists to connect with one another and disseminate information."
• Quality: "The American Society for Microbiology is the world's largest scientific society of individuals interested in the microbiological sciences. The mission of the American Society for Microbiology is to advance the microbiological sciences as a vehicle for understanding life processes and to apply and communicate this knowledge for the improvement of health and environmental and economic well-being worldwide."

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BioForum - Microbiology

• Description: "Science and biology method and troubleshooting forums."
• Quality: "The Method Discussion Forums are interactive forums for discussions on molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, microbiology, proteomics and bioinformatics. These forums are highly active and attract researchers from around the world." It is archived since 1999.

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ScienceForums.Net! - Microbiology and Immunology

• Description: "Topics related to the immune system, microscopic organisms, and their interactions."
• Quality: Member of the Science Forums group which has over 20,000 members.

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Scientist Solutions - Microbiology Forum

• Description: "International life science community by scientists... for scientists."
• Quality: "Scientist Solutions was started in 2004 for the purpose of promoting the worldwide advancement of science and biotechnology. To achieve this goal we have developed an internet discussion site or "Board" to provide scientists a resource for the exchange of ideas and information."

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The Third Reviewer - Microbiology

• Description: "The Third Reviewer is a forum for scientists to share opinions about recently published research."
• Quality: "It’s like journal club, but it’s fast, convenient, and comprehensive."

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iTeach Microbiology

• Description: "This site is a private meeting place that provides members of iTeach Microbiology with a shared calendar, discussion forums, member profiles, photo gallery, file storage and more. We encourage you to upload your photo, complete your profile and participate!"
• Quality: "The goal of this community-based instructor forum is to bring together microbiology instructors from multiple teaching institutions so that they may exchange and discuss ideas related to microbiology instruction."

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Federation of European Microbiological Societies

• Description: "The voice of Microbiology in Europe. Our mission is to advance and unify microbiology knowledge."
• Quality: "FEMS brings together 46 member societies from 36 European countries, covering over thirty thousand microbiologists. Members can apply for research fellowships, visiting scientist grants, young scientist meeting grants and/or support when organizing a meeting. These benefits are restricted to members only. FEMS facilitates exchange of scientific knowledge to all microbiologists in Europe and worldwide by publishing five microbiology journals."

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Facebook is a free social networking site where users can join groups. In these groups, members can post messages, interact with others or find relevant content. A few of the numerous microbiology groups:

Microbiology Enthusiasts

• Description and content: "For those of us who enjoy studying microbiology."

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I Love Microbiology!

• Description and content: "If you love to study microbes and microbial diseases, this group is for you!"

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World Society of Microbiology

• Description and content: "Group for Microbiologists."

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Viruses Are My Friends - Immunology/Microbiology Students Group

• Description and content: "If you enjoy those little critters that make us sick, or those that make us feel better (if you are a student of microbiology or immunology), then this is the group for you."

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American Society for Microbiology

• Description and content: "The ASM’s mission is to gain a better understanding of basic life processes and to promote the application of this knowledge for improved health and economic and environmental well-being."

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Microbiology

• Description and content: "Group for all microbiologists and who are interested in microbiology science."

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Microbiology

• Description and content: "Only for microbiologists."

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Microbiology Learning Club (MLC)

• Description and content: "Microbiology learning club is created basically for those students whose intention is microbiology learning instead of wasting time by unusual activities. Each member of this group can share their up to date knowledge of microbiology through writing on the wall or discussion board. Eventually, all members of this group will be greatly benefited."

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Microbiology and Virology News

• Description and content: "The latest news in Microbiology, Virology, Bacteria, Viruses, Immunology and Infectious diseases. A free resource for students, teachers and professionals working in the fields of Microbiology and Virology."

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Clinical Microbiology and Parasitology

• Description and content: Clinical Microbiology and Parasitology quiz.

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Send Microbiology Gifts

• Description and content: "For all those micobiologists who enjoy a giggle. This application allows you to send microbiology gifts to your colleagues and friends."

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