The Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (PSM) will hold their 39th annual convention and scientific meeting on April 29-30, 2010 at The Avenue Plaza Hotel, Naga, Camarines Sur. Papers on microbiology and biotechnology (basic, agricultural, aquatic, environmental, educational, food, industrial, medical and veterinary) are invited for oral or poster presentation.

For guidelines on the submission of papers for oral and poster presentation please download their brochure, instruction for preparation of technical papers, and pre-registration form. The deadline has been extended until March 15, 2010.

PSM is also accepting nominations for Outstanding Microbiologist, William L. Fernandez Excellence in Teaching and Service Awards. The convention is also open to companies for commercial exhibits.

The three award categories under this search are the Presidential Lingkod Bayan, Dangal ng Bayan and CSC Pagasa. The deadline for submission of nominations is on April 30, 2010. The guidelines, nomination forms, memorandum circulars and flyers are posted in the Civil Service Commission's website. You may access it by clicking this link.