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Welcome to Allegheny Branch, American Society of Microbiology (ABASM)
Important Information
2025 Annual ABASM meeting
November 7th and 8th 2025
PennWest University - California
Congratulations to ABASM Peggy Cotter Award Winner 2025!
Dr. Sarah J. Swerdlow
Peggy Cotter Awards for Early Career Branch Members, fully funded by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), are named for ASM Past President Dr. Peggy Cotter. Dr. Cotter is deeply committed to mentoring early career scientists and providing them with opportunities to further their career development.
Officers
Dr. Olivia Long
Dr. Sarah Swerdlow
Dr. Sarah Swerdlow
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Dr. Olivia Long
President
Dr. Michelle Valkanas
President- Elect
Dr. Nancy Trun
Treasurer
Dr. Jill Keeney
Secretary
Michelle Witt, M.S.
Treasurer
Dr. Regina Lamendella
Councilor
Contact Us
Branch Memberships
Branch Dues are paid directly to ASM
To establish or renew membership in the Allegheny Branch of ASM, visit:
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Step 1 go to this link: Membership | ASM Branches
Step 2: Scroll down to Join an ASM branch
Step 3: click on Allegheny Branch​
Step 4: Choose your membership level: Student memberships are $15
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