American Society for Microbiology

The Kentucky/Tennessee branch of the American Society for Microbiology exists to unify microbiology specialties and subspecialties within the area of these two states. We value the contributions that our members make within political, societal, clinical, industrial, and educational venues. The branch meets twice a year to discuss and present research, receive updates regarding public policy and attitudes, and stimulate student interest and participation in microbiological topics and related disciplines.

Spring Research Meeting – UT Knoxville – April 10-11, 2026

Activities and Services Offered ​

ASM Kentucky/Tennessee Branch Fall 2026 Meeting

Come joint us for the meeting, meet other researchers, learn about graduate schools in KY and TN, meet your peers!

 Speaker Picture – Soon

Registration table opens at Nov 20, 2026  at  400 pm EST

Dinner 600 pm EST Friday

Talks are 730 PM on Friday, and 830-430 on Sat. 

 

 

Keynote speakers:

TBD

 

TBD

EST

Sponsors:

Midway University

 

Date: Nov 20-21, 2026
Location:
Midway University

Midway, KY

Registration Deadline:
Nov 1, 2026

Please register early!! Oral talks must register by Nov 1, 2026

Poster registration Deadline: 
Nov 1, 2026 preferred 

Meeting Website, Keynote Speakers, Hotel Information: Many options near Midway. 

Hosted by:

Dr. Cynthia Ryder, Chair Dept of Mathematics and Sciences

Dr. Alexander Lai, Dept of Biology, KSU 

 Meeting is in person in 

Midway, KY
Time Zone: Eastern
Poster session & 15 minute talks
Undergraduate Awards
Graduate Awards
Postdoc Award
 
Address:
Building – Anne Hart Raymond
Midway University
 512 East Stephens St, Midway, KY
 
Hotels:
 Use Travelocity – note Midway is a small city so do look at nearby hotels, not just Midway. 
A few suggestions:
 

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