Pharmig is a non-profit making professional organisation, established in 1991, that represents the interests of individuals who work in, have responsibility for, or work alongside microbiology within pharmaceutical, healthcare, cosmetics Industries as well as the NHS and other not-for-profit related organisations It provides a focus for continuing professional development and serves as a unique network for the exchange of microbiological information through training courses, conferences, publications and its website forum. The Group has grown significantly since 1991 expanding the portfolio of products it now offers to the Membership whilst remaining true to the initial needs of microbiologists which include: Organising meetings, training courses, conferences, on-line training modules and producing publications that provide topical information and views on microbiologically related topics Advancing the science of microbiology and its practical application Influencing the development of regulations and guidelines surrounding microbiology Acting as a confidential forum for the dissemination of information concerning all aspects of microbiology