Vertical Transmission, November 2004

Abstract

Where to start; so much has happened over such a short period of time. Perhaps I should commence by sincerely thanking the members of the society for the great honour that been bestowed upon me by my election as President for the next 2 years. It is a great privilege and a major responsibility to be asked to serve my own scientific society in this manner. I can only promise to work to the best of my ability to serve the both ASM membership and the microbiology profession.