WELCOME TO SCASM

Since 1936, the Southern California Branch of the American Society for Microbiology (SCASM) has promoted microbiology education and research in Southern California through meetings, discussions, newsletters, and publications. Our members represent the many diverse areas of microbiology including clinical, public health, environmental, basic research, education, industrial, food safety, veterinary, and more.

SCASM members receive news via the website, meeting announcements, and annual meeting discounts. Invite your colleagues to join SCASM so they too can participate in our branch activities.

2023 Annual Spring Symposium

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Hope Conference Rooms A-C
501 S Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91505

Members must log in to receive member discount. If you do not know your login information, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.

Student registration does not include CEU credit. Register here for student registration site.

General Registration

Student Registration

Early Bird Rates end March 31, 2023!
$15 off General, $10 off Student

Attendance Policy: In compliance with California State Continuing Education (CE) Regulations, participants MUST attend the entire session to earn CE credits. NO exceptions and NO partial credit will be awarded for late arrivals or early departures. At the completion of the program you will receive an email with instructions on collecting your certificate for four hours of Continuing Education credit electronically.