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The KNVM aims to promote the knowledge of and interest in microbiology in the Netherlands. The society has 10 divisions in various microbiological disciplines. To endorse dissemination of advances in microbiology, scientific meetings are organized by divisions individually as well as shared during the KNVM/NVMM annual Scientific Spring Meeting. Our society has approximately 1500 members.

De KNVM heeft ten doel het verbreiden en bevorderen van de kennis van de microbiologie in Nederland. De vereniging heeft 10 divisies in verschillende microbiologische disciplines. Om de verspreiding van microbiologische inzichten te ondersteunen worden wetenschappelijke bijeenkomsten georganiseerd door de individuele divisies als ook gezamenlijk tijdens de jaarlijkse KNVM/NVMM Scientific Spring Meeting. Onze vereniging telt ongeveer 1500 leden.

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Calender

31
Mar
KNVM/NVMM Scientific Spring Meeting
  • Conference
  • Papendal
9
Apr
Annual meeting NIME and NAVE
  • Conference
  • Utrecht University, Marinus Ruppert building
13
Apr
Westerdijk symposium: One Health Mycology
  • Meeting
  • Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute, Utrecht
12
May
Luxembourg Microbiology Days 2026
  • Conference
  • University of Luxembourg – Belval Campus, Maison du Savoir
19
May
BIA 28th Annual Scientific Meeting
  • Conference
  • Birmingham - UK

News

Shortlist Microphotography Contest 2026

The shortlist for the 2026 KNVM Microphotography contest is now posted online. Voting will be possible during the KNVM/NVMM Scientific Spring...


Goodbye Lecture Mike Jetten

Professor Mike Jetten's Goodbye Lecture "Microbial Methane and Nitrogen Under the Loupe" and  the Rector's reception afterwards will take...