The Founding Committee met at NYU Abu Dhabi to found the society. The bylaws were drafted on the day and approved unanimously.
On 17 May 2024, the Founding Committee met at NYU Abu Dhabi to establish the Middle East Society for Microbial Ecology and Biotechnology. The society’s bylaws were drafted on the day and approved unanimously by the Founding Committee.
MEsME’s mission is to promote microbial ecology and biotechnology research across the MENA region by fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among scientists and stakeholders.