ASM Microbe 2026
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
June 04, 2026 - June 07, 2026Meet ATCC at ASM Microbe 2026
Discover new standards, genomic data, and resources that advance microbiology research and diagnostics
Connect with our scientific experts at booth #1724, attend our presentations, check out our posters, and explore our resources below to learn about our precisely quantitated reference materials, antimicrobial-resistant strains, NGS standards, quantitative molecular standards, heat-inactivated materials, the ATCC Genome Portal, and more! Investigators are also encouraged stop by booth #1725 to visit BEI Resources, a NIAID-funded program managed by ATCC, which offers a catalog of infectious disease research materials to qualified researchers.
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What you'll discover at booth #1724
Join ATCC's Industry & Science Tech Talk
ATCCfinder Identifies Commercially Available ATCC Strains Based on Sequence and Keyword Queries
Date: June 5, 2026 | Time: 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM | Location: Lounge & Learn 1
This Industry & Science Spotlight is a promotional activity and is not approved for continuing education credit. The content of this presentation and opinions expressed by presenters are those of the organizer or presenters and not of ASM.
Samuel Koehler, MSc
Research Technologist, Genomics and Bioanalytics (B-GEN), Los Alamos National Laboratory
Sam Koehler recieved his BSc in Plant Science from UC Davis in 2018 and his MSc in Biology from University of Oregon in 2021. As a Research Technologist at the Los Alamos National Laboratory since 2021, Sam specializes in bioinformatics analyses across the tree of life, with main activities including RNA-Seq, genome assembly, and software development.
Attend ATCC's Industry & Science Showcase
The Battle Against Antimicrobial Resistance: ATCC® is your Resource for AMR Strains from Drug Discovery to Clinical Testing
Date: June 6, 2026 | Time: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Location: Industry & Science Theater B
This Industry & Science Showcase is a promotional activity and is not approved for continuing education credit. The content of this presentation and opinions expressed by presenters are those of the organizer or presenters and not of ASM.
Victoria Knight-Connoni, PhD
Head of Content Development and BioNexus Principal Scientist, ATCC
Dr. Knight-Connoni is a BioNexus Foundation Principal Scientist at ATCC where she is curates the catalog of products for use by the scientific community. Her team is responsible for sourcing new items to add to the collection and authenticating and characterizing the biological material. Dr. Knight-Connoni has spent her career in industrial microbiology working at several biotech companies focused on natural product discovery using microbes as the source of products. She has built and characterized microbial strain collections at multiple companies and led in vitro screening teams at Cubist and Indigo for product discovery. Dr. Knight-Connoni holds a doctorate in microbiology from the University of New Hampshire.
Joseph Petrone, PhD
Senior Bioinformatician, Sequencing & Bioinformatics Center, ATCC
Joseph Petrone received his PhD from the University of Florida’s Department of Microbiology and Cell Sciences with a focus in bacterial genomics and metagenomic microbiome analysis. Joseph’s interest in curating authentic genomic databases and developing new bioinformatic software led him to join ATCC in 2023, where he now works as a bioinformatician for the Sequencing and Bioinformatics Center. His current focus is the continual development and curation of the ATCC Genome Portal. In his free time, you will find Joe either caring for his exotic plant collection or modifying and racing cars at the local dragstrip.
Check out our posters
Leveraging Long-Read and Short-Read Next-Generation Sequencing Data to Produce Reference Genomes for a Diverse Collection of Bacteriophages and their Hosts
Presenter: Noah Wax, MS, Biologist, ATCC
Abstract Number: 2976
Poster Number: MECH-FRI-550
Date: June 5, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
From Benchtop to Brand: Utilizing Probiotic Reference Materials for Quality Control
Presenter: Shahin Ali, PhD, Senior Scientist, ATCC
Abstract Number: 3227
Poster Number: AEM-SAT-702
Date: June 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Genome, Methylome, Resistome – When the Same Sequence Produces a Different Phenotype
Presenter: Briana Benton, BS, Program Manager, ATCC
Abstract Number: 3300
Poster Number: HEALTH-SAT-331
Date: June 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Standardizing Genomic Surveillance Methods for Enhanced Food Safety
Presenter: Vicktor Escobar, BS, Biologist, ATCC
Abstract Number: 3520
Poster Number: AEM-SAT-623
Date: June 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Utilizing Authenticated Strain Panels to Support Microbial Method Evaluation in Food and Water Safety
Presenter: Anthony Muhle, MS, Lead Biologist, ATCC
Abstract Number: 3881
Poster Number: AEM-SAT-624
Date: June 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Generation and Annotation of Yarrowia lipolytica Genome Assemblies
Presenter: Scott Nguyen, PhD, Senior Scientist, ATCC
Abstract Number: 3928
Poster Number: AEM-SUN-641
Date: June 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Performance Assessment of ATCC Quantitative Synthetic Analytical Reference Material for Zika Virus
Presenter: Sydney McKnight, MS, Senior Biologist, ATCC
Abstract Number: 2212
Poster Number: HEALTH-SUN-249
Date: June 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Performance Assessment of Avian Influenza Virus Analytical Reference Materials for Diagnostic Surveillance: Subtypes H5N1, H7N9, H7N7, H5N6, and H9N2
Presenter: Holly Asbury, BS, Senior Biologist, ATCC
Abstract Number: 2032
Poster Number: HEALTH-SUN-248
Date: June 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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MicroQuant™ - Precision in every pellet, trust in every test
Learn about our precisely quantitated microbial reference materials for streamlining microbial quality control testing.
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Mycoplasma Quality Control
ATCC has developed titered mycoplasma reference standards for comparing PCR and culture-based detection methods, and quantitative mycoplasma DNA certified reference materials for use as external controls in inclusivity/exclusivity testing and establishing limits of detection.
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Pharmaceutical Microbiology
ATCC provides pharmaceutical testing labs with the top-quality, fully characterized strains needed to maintain the highest levels of product integrity and reputation.
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SARS-CoV-2 Molecular Diagnostics Development
ATCC provides an extensive array of authenticated and clinically relevant materials for evaluating limit of detection, inclusivity, and cross-reactivity.
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Spike-in Standards
Spike-in standards provide an easily detectable internal control that enables the optimization of a microbiome workflow and permits the normalization of data generated during 16S rRNA and shotgun metagenomic sequencing assays.
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Quality Control Strains for Commercial Assays
With more than a century’s worth of expertise in biomaterials handling, storage, and authentication, ATCC has the credible tools needed to support your QC programs.
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Microbiome Research Solutions
NGS standards with known compositions are essential for ensuring assay optimization and data reproducibility throughout each stage of the workflow—from sample collection to data analysis
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Pneumococcal Polysaccharides
ATCC pneumococcal polysaccharides are available in three package sizes and new lots will be provided with a Certificate of Analysis that will include identity by NMR, residual protein, antigenicity, and molecular weight.
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Evaluation of GFP-labeled Control Strains for Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli STEC Assays
In this study, we evaluate the use of green fluorescent protein (GFP)-labeled strains representing several clinically relevant Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) serogroups associated with foodborne disease as positive controls.
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