The Theobald Smith Society aims to:

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• facilitate interactions among its members.

• stimulate investigations in microbiology and related sciences.

• disseminate the results of microbiology research carried out by microbiologists in New Jersey’s industry, government and academia.

• encourage microbiology-related research by students and provide a means by which students can present their research findings at the annual Spring Meeting in Miniature.

• To promote the advancement of microbiology and related fields in New Jersey.