# Emerging themes in microbial stress response and mechanistic insights: key findings from the fall 2024 ASM Theobald Smith Society meeting

## TL;DR

This paper summarizes the key research and discussions from a 2024 ASM meeting on microbial stress responses.

## Contribution

The paper highlights new insights and diverse research themes presented at the meeting by microbiology professionals.

## Key findings

- The meeting showcased a wide range of research on microbial stress responses.
- Participants included trainees and professionals from academia, government, and industry.
- The event emphasized the innovative work of Theobald Smith Society members.

## Abstract

The annual fall meeting for the Theobald Smith Society was held in November 2024 on the campus of Rutgers University—New Brunswick. Eighty-six branch members from across New Jersey attended the meeting, composed of undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees, faculty members, and government and industry professionals. This report highlights the breadth and diversity of research conducted by American Society for Microbiology members in the Theobald Smith Society and celebrates their groundbreaking discoveries.