Tom Bergan

This ISAC grant was established in memory of Tom Bergan (President 1997-2001; Secretary-General 1989-1997; Executive Member 1985-1989), who passed away in 2001. Tom Bergan contributed greatly to the society, especially in spearheading the establishment of the first official society journal, International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents.

The two highest scoring abstracts submitted from countries with limited resources via ISAC's Young Investigator Travel Award application process will be awarded the Tom Bergan Memorial Award and the John David Williams Memorial Award in memory of two former Presidents of ISAC.

 2024 Awardee 

Shaista Urooj

Microbiology University of Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract
Surface Interactions and Mechanical Properties Shaping Biofilm Dynamics in S. aureus and P. aeruginosa

Future Grants

Applications for the next Tom Bergan awardee are no closed.