<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2026/cny_asm_conference_26.php" dsn="2023-news"><title>CNY ASM Conference Brings Microbiologists from Central New York  and Beyond Together</title><subtitle/><item_date>10/22/2026</item_date><summary>The inaugural Central New York Branch of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Conference brought together more than 100 microbiologists, students, and researchers from across the region marking a major milestone for the newly revived chapter.</summary><featured/><heading-type>image</heading-type><image><img src="/news/2026/Images/cny_asm_2026.jpg" alt="Researchers, students, and professionals discuss scientific findings during a poster session, with participants presenting and reviewing research displays arranged throughout a conference hall. Rows of large research posters line the room as attendees gather in small groups to exchange information and ask questions about the projects on display."/></image><image_caption>The inaugural Central New York Branch of the American Society for Microbiology Conference was held at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF).</image_caption><video/><thumbnail><img src="" alt=""/></thumbnail><internal>true</internal></item>