Associate Professor Raquel Peixoto has been appointed president of , recognizing her leadership in the field and her innovative work on the role of microbiomes in environmental conservation.

Peixoto, who leads the , has focused her research on using microbiomes to protect coral reefs from the impacts of climate change. Her studies explore how beneficial microorganisms can enhance coral resilience, offering new approaches to conserving marine ecosystems.

“I am very honored to have been appointed as the new president of the International Society for Microbial Ecology,” Peixoto said. “I share this honor with my research team at the Marine Microbiomes Lab, who work with me every day to push the boundaries of microbial science and explore the use of microbiomes to help protect our precious coral reefs.”

Her appointment reflects her dedication to advancing microbial ecology and highlights her commitment to leveraging scientific research for environmental protection.