October   1997

FORUM
Extinction or Revitalization: Clinical Microbiologists
Look to the Future
Fran A. Rubin and Sara W. Rothman				p.530

Although the health care and research arenas are in flux,
clinical microbiologists have many important roles to play and
niches to fill

CURRENT TOPICS
Molecular Biology Wrestles Tropical Diseases In Situ		p.532
Aerosol Influenza Vaccine Shows Promise				P.533
Despite Opposition, EPA Plans to Issue Plant
Pesticide Rules							p.534
FDA, Gene Therapy Researchers Review New
Vectors, Safety Concerns					p.535
Virtual Infectious Diseases Conference Allows
Home Comforts							p.536
Regional Findings Expand Scope of Microbial Diversity		p.537


FEATURES
The Streptococcus and the Host: Present and
Future Challenges
Vincent A. Fischetti						p.541


Some reflections on the advances made in streptococcal
research during this century and the challenges to be faced
in the next



American Academy of Microbiology Outlines
Basic Research Priorities
Patrick Young							p.546




A renewed focus on fundamental studies in microbiology
will enable the current renaissance to flourish




Microbial Production of Natural Flavors
Alex Hausler and Thomas Munch					p. 551



By degrading fatty acids from plants and other natural
sources, microorganisms generate an array of aromas and flavors




ASM NEWS
ASM European Membership - Highly Educated and
Scientifically Diverse						p.562

A focus group of ASM members attending the General Meeting
indicates that they value membership in the world-wide community
of microbiologists

New ICAAC Program Committee Chair				p.565

William A. Craig of the University of Wisconsin-Madison is
the new chair for a three year term

Certification Boards Elect New Chairs				p. 566

Ellen Jo Baron is the new chair of the American Board of
Medical Microbiology and Bruce C. Gilliland is the chair of
the American Academy of Clinical Laboratory Immunology

ASM Minority Fellows Present at Research Symposium		p. 567

Students participating in the ASM/NIGMS Minority Undergraduate
Research Fellowship Program (MURF) presented their research at
the third annual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium at
New York University

American Academy of Microbiology				p.568        p. 493
Education and Training						p.568
Membership							p.568
Divisions							p.569

DEPARTMENTS
Letters								 p.403
Public Affairs Report						 p.415
Journal Highlights						 p.434
Reviews and Resources						 p.444
Application Deadlines						 p.445
Calendar							 p.451
Employment				 			 p.456

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