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Policy

The Microbiology Society aims to promote a better understanding of microbiology and highlight the important role of microbiologists to policy-makers, opinion-formers and the public. . 

Get in touch

If you would like to be listed as a member who is keen to contribute their expertise to inform our policy activities, such as consultation responses and position statements, you can get in touch to let us know about your expertise and interest in getting involved. You can also get in touch if you are aware of a policy issue or activity of relevance to the Society’s members. You can contact us at policy@microbiologysociety.org.

Policy Publications

Here you can find collections of all of our policy publications.

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Policy briefings

Policy briefings outline key microbiological issues and research for policy-makers, including antimicrobial resistance, human fungal diseases and climate change.

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Consultation Responses

Consultation responses communicate the expert knowledge and opinion of our members to policy makers on issues such as Brexit, biosecurity and the research environment.

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Position statements

Position statements outline the Society's positions on key issues including tackling sexually transmitted infections, food security and safety and animal research.

 

Latest policy updates

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