Fungal Biology Research

Co-ordinated by the Fungal Biology Research Committee (FBR Committee), the BMS promotes and supports fungal biology research, creating a community of academic, industrial and other professional fungal biology researchers.

BMS Members have research interests spanning the breadth of fungal biology, including: cell biology, biochemistry and physiology; genomics, genetics and molecular biology; pathogenesis and disease control; evolution; environment and ecology; mutualistic relationships; systems biology; biotechnology.

The BMS has a number of scientific journals - Fungal Biology, Fungal Biology Reviews, Fungal Ecology and Fungal Interactions - and offers grants to support PhD students, postdocs and Principal Investigators.

The Annual Scientific Meeting showcases the latest advances in fungal biology research, from early career researchers to established leaders in the field. We also organise focussed meetings and joint meetings with other societies.

The FBR Committee makes nominations to BMS Council for awards: the Berkeley Award is given to Early Career Researchers who have made an outstanding original scientific contribution to mycology, and the John Webster Award is given in recognition of an outstanding and extended career in fungal biology research. 

Vacancy on Council: Chair of Fungal Biology Research Committee

27 August 2024

Due to a new internal role at Exeter University, Prof Dan Bebber is stepping down from his role as Chair of the Fungal Biology Research (FBR) Committee.  As a result, we are now seeking a new Chair, to be elected at a Special General Meeting of the Society within the coming months.

Members are invited to send their recommendations for the post of Chair of the FBR Committee. 

> More information and how to send a recommendation