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The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is the oldest and largest single life science membership organization with over 44,000 members throughout the world. Its members include those whose interests encompass basic and applied aspects of viruses, bacteria, rickettsiae, mycoplasma, fungi, algae and protozoa, and other aspects of microbiology. ASM’s mission is to promote education and research in the microbiological sciences and to further communication between scientists, physicians, policy makers, and the public to improve health and foster economic well-being. Part of this mission is accomplished by collaborating with corporate colleagues to provide educational programs which address the challenges faced by physicians and other healthcare professionals world-wide.
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CAP is a membership program committed to helping the world’s population lead healthier lives through advances in health care and the education of future physicians, scientists, and researchers. CAP contributions support undergraduate or predoctoral students, Ph.D.s and M.D.s who are presenting abstracts at ASM's annual ICAAC or General Meeting.
Membership in CAP provides increased corporate visibility with ASM's 44,000 scientific and physician members and meeting delegates. Members receive corporate recognition within the microbiological and infectious diseases communities at the General Meeting, ICAAC, Biodefense Research Meeting and throughout the year. CAP furthers the efforts of product/marketing, scientific/education, exhibit, human resource, and press directors through positive publicity.
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The ASM collaborates with the Partner members of the Corporate Activities Program to develop strategic initiatives that will promote the health and well-being of the world’s population.
2007 Initiatives – Opportunities Available
- HIV Drug Resistance (supported by CAP Partner, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)
- Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
- The ICAAC ID Fellows Grant Program
- The Antimicrobial Resistance Prevention
- ASM CME-accredited ICAAC Satellite Symposia
Future Initiatives under Consideration – Opportunities Available
- Vaccines
- Hepatitis C
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ASM will provide CME-accreditation for five satellite symposia at the 47th ICAAC. The symposia will disseminate the most up-to-date information on emerging advances in the treatment of infectious diseases and in the microbiological sciences. ASM’s symposia presentations will be objective and balanced and provide a clear demarcation between product promotion and independent education. These symposia will be given priority in scheduling and they will be managed by ASM and Conexus Health.
Topics available
- HIV drug resistance (supported by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)
- MRSA
- Antifungal infections
- Hepatitis C
- Tuberculosis
- Vaccines
- Food/waterborne/environmental pathogens
- ID pharmacists topic
- Disparity in ID treatment in the minority patient population
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There are two membership levels: Partner at $10,000 and Sponsor at $4,000. Benefits are level specific and contributions are based on the calendar year.
To become a CAP member, download this application or contact Sherri Sujai, Assistant Director of Industry Relations at 202-942-9252 or ssujai@asmusa.org.
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Sponsor and Partner Benefits
- Subscription to Microbe, the monthly membership magazine containing scientific articles, reports on legislative issues, meeting announcements, general interest articles, book reviews, classified advertising, and more;
- Dedicated web pages;
- Banners in prominent locations in annual meeting convention centers display CAP member names - corporate logos are included for Partners;
- Satellite symposia and booth numbers published in Guides, Programs, Microbe, and on ASM meeting web pages;
- Discounts of 10% (Sponsors) and 20% (Partners) on ASM membership mailing list rentals;
- Badge ribbons for booth staff acknowledging CAP membership;
- Recognition in the ICAAC, Biodefense Research Meeting, and General Meeting Programs;
- Listing in the CAP flyer either in the registration bags or delivered to the hotel rooms of ICAAC and General Meeting delegates;
- Weekly News bulletin highlighting the latest scientific breakthroughs;
- Corporate profile in May and September issues of Microbe; and
- The use of CAP level and logo in ASM ads, publications, and employment recruitment efforts.
Supplemental Benefits for Partners
- Special consideration in satellite symposia scheduling for complete applications submitted on time;
- Opportunity to support an ASM CME-accredited satellite symposium in a premier time slot;
- Opportunity to support well-publicized initiatives which educate healthcare professionals on unmet medical needs such as antimicrobial resistance, HIV/AIDS, MRSA, and others);
- Corporate logos included with descriptions on the web and on signs and banners;
- Priority to retain unreserved meeting sponsorships;
- Priority positioning in publications (listed first and in most cases, larger text);
- Dedicated assistance with meeting requests; and
- CAP Partner Spotlight in Microbe for publication of news worthy articles, particularly those related to infectious diseases or microbiology and its related sciences (content subject to review; product-specific material disallowed).
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Application & ASM Contact
To fill out an application to become a CAP member today, click here .For additional information please contact:
Sherri Sujai, Assistant Director, Industry Relations
1752 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036-2904
telephone 202-942-9252
fax 202-942-9340
e-mail ssujai@asmusa.org.
To learn more about ASM's CAP program, visit www.asm.org .
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PARTNERS
Information on CAP PARTNERS will be posted to this website as applications are reveived and processed by the ASM staff.
SPONSORS
Information on CAP SPONSORS will be posted to this website as applications are reveived and processed by the ASM staff.
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Corporate Activities Program 
