SYMS 2025

SYMS is the brainchild of a collaboration between the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), the Institute for Food Safety and Hygiene, University of Zurich, and the Swiss Society for Food Hygiene (SGLH) established in 2021. This unique event targets young scientists (undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate researchers) from Switzerland in all fields of microbiology. The core aim of this event is to enhance data exchange and improve early-career scientists presentation skills by affording them the platform to share their project ideas and latest results. Participants get input and feedback from peers improving their presentation skills and getting new insights to advance their research. The event aims to further encourage and foster networking, collaboration, data exchange, and resource sharing.

For continued education, prominent scientists are invited to deliver keynote lectures on groundbreaking scientific discoveries and pertinent issues including Covid-19, Global warming, Equity in Science, Entrepreneurship, Grant writing, and Delivering award-winning presentations. This…