On behalf of the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology’s board of directors and front office, I want to wish everyone a happy holiday season and best wishes for a healthy and prosperous new year. 2012 looks to be a very exciting year for SIMB and our field in general.

SIMB has three very exciting meetings set for 2012:

• 34th Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals (April 30-May 3, Sheraton New Orleans, New Orleans, LA)

• SIMB Annual Meeting (August 12-16, Washington Hilton, Washington DC)

• Recent Advances in Microbial Control (October 28-31, Hilton Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria, VA)

Save the dates and visit our website throughout the year to get information on the programs, registration, hotel reservations, abstract submission, sponsorship opportunities and exhibitor prospectus.

SIMB continues to be about the presentation, publication, and promotion of industrial microbiology and biotechnology. Be a part of SIMB by joining as an individual member or corporate member.

Happy Holidays!

Neal Connors, PhD
SIMB President