Anaerobe Society of the Americas (ASA), Inc.

The mission of the Anaerobe Society of the Americas (ASA) is to promote the quality of health care and advance science through the study of anaerobic bacteria and their environments, by:
• stimulating interest in anaerobes and encouraging and facilitating interchange among anaerobists from all disciplines, including medical, dental, veterinary, environmental and basic sciences.
• bringing together investigators, clinicians, and technicians interested in anaerobes and anaerobic infections for formal and informal meetings.
• reviewing and assessing new advances in the field.
• discussing areas of controversy.
• marking future directions.