IMD in egypt
Microbes: Friends or Foes? Young Voices on the Hidden Power of Microorganisms
When: 19 September 2025
Time: 07:00 - 10:00
Where: Virtual event
Event Description:
In celebration of International Microorganism Day 2025, the Arab Society for Fungal Conservation in Egypt will host an online event presenting the work of young researchers under the theme "Microbes: Friends or Foes?". The event aims to highlight the dual roles of microorganisms in health, agriculture, the environment, and biotechnology—both as essential allies and potential threats.
The program will include brief presentations from early-career researchers and students on various microbial topics, including beneficial bacteria, pathogenic microorganisms, antimicrobial resistance, fungal biodiversity, and microbial innovation.
This virtual platform will foster regional and international engagement, promote science communication, and raise awareness of microbiology's relevance to everyday life.
Objectives
Raise awareness about the positive and negative impacts of microorganisms
Empower young researchers to share their work in microbiology
Promote the importance of microbial education and conservation
Encourage public interest in microbial science and its societal relevance
Organizers:
The event is organized under the guidance and support of the Arab Society for Fungal Conservation.
Format & Audience:
Format: Online (via Google Meet platform)
Content: Short talks (10 – 15 minutes) and interactive Q&A
Audience: University students, early-career researchers, educators, and
the general public across the Arab region and beyond
Registration:
Registration form is being created. Contact Ahmed Abdel-Azeem at hiph.ymaradny@alexu.edu.eg to learn more.
IMD 2025 celebration by BSM in Bangladesh
When: 16 September 2025
Time: 14:30 PM
Where: Online - IMD 2025 celebration by BSM in Bangladesh
Event Description:
🎤 Keynote Speaker
We are honored to host Professor Dr. Tahmeed Ahmed, Executive Director of icddr,b and a distinguished member of the TIME’s 2025 TIME100 Health List of Global Health Influencers.
Dr. Ahmed will share his remarkable scientific journey, pioneering contributions to microbiome research, and insights into his career progression as a scientist—an inspiring narrative for students, young researchers, and professionals alike.
🔴 Join Us Live! As seats are limited, we regret that not everyone could register in time. But don’t worry—you can still be part of this exciting event!
👉 The program will be livestreamed on the BSM Facebook page.
✨ Let’s come together to celebrate the fascinating world of microorganisms and be inspired by the life and work of one of Bangladesh’s most respected scientists
https://www.facebook.com/events/2702044263327178
