# Insights into bacterial stress adaptation, host interactions, and drug resistance: key findings from the fall 2025 ASM Theobald Smith Society meeting

## TL;DR

This paper summarizes the research presented at a 2025 microbiology meeting focusing on bacteria's adaptation, host interactions, and drug resistance.

## Contribution

The paper compiles and highlights recent impactful discoveries from TSS members in the field of microbiology.

## Key findings

- The meeting featured 72 participants from diverse backgrounds presenting varied microbiology research.
- Key topics included bacterial stress adaptation and drug resistance mechanisms.
- The event showcased the breadth of research conducted by New Jersey-based microbiologists.

## Abstract

The annual fall meeting for the Theobald Smith Society (TSS), the New Jersey Branch of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), took place in November 2025 at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden, New Jersey. A total of 72 branch members from across New Jersey participated, including undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral trainees, faculty, and professionals from government and industry. This report highlights the scope and diversity of research carried out by TSS members and celebrates their impactful discoveries.