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Aims and scope

The Microbiology Society’s vision is a world in which the science of microbiology provides maximum benefit to society. Reflecting the vast diversity of microbes, the wide array of fields of microbiology research intersect with many other disciplines across the natural and social sciences.

Our understanding of microbiology and its application is imperative for tackling some of the greatest challenges facing humanity, from the threat of emerging diseases and antimicrobial resistance, to food security and the energy transition. We recognise that these challenges cannot be tackled without cooperation, and that microbiology research must be strong, diverse and vibrant to do so.

In the 80 years since its founding by visionary microbiologists including Alexander Fleming and Marjory Stephenson, the Microbiology Society has bought together groups of microbiologists for knowledge exchange and collaboration. Microbiology Outlooks aims to help realise the Society’s vision by facilitating discussion and collaboration between researchers across all disciplines of microbiology, policymakers, and practitioners, so that our growing understanding of microbes can be applied in ways that bring public benefit to society as a whole.

Microbiology Outlooks publishes authoritative reviews and perspective pieces across all disciplines of microbiology and intersecting fields. Published articles will provide timely overviews of important topics and discuss the direction of future research and the wider impact of the science of microbiology and its application.


Journal information

The journal will publish Reviews, Perspectives, Commentaries and Roadmaps. To submit a proposal for consideration, please visit our submission system. Please see our Article types page for additional information. 

Content will be published free-to-read during the launch period. Please see our Routes to Open Access page for more information about publishing Open Access with us.


Contact us

Email the journal Editorial Office at [email protected]

For the sales and marketing team, please contact [email protected]


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By phone: 

Call +44 (0)20 3034 4870


By post or in person:

Microbiology Society

14–16 Meredith Street

London

EC1R 0AB

United Kingdom

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