The American Academy of Microbiology has elected Lyle Simmons as a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology, an honorific leadership group within the American Society for Microbiology (ASM).
Fellows are elected annually through a highly selective, peer-review process, based on their records of scientific achievement and original contributions that have advanced microbiology.
Simmons said of the honor, "I am truly honored to be elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the current and former students, postdoctoral researchers, and research staff in my lab."
Lyle Simmons is a professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan. His research examines nucleic acid metabolism and genome integrity in bacteria. His pioneering work has provided mechanistic insight into the process of DNA replication, repair and nucleicacid modifications. His work is relevant to understanding bacterial antibiotic resistance mechanisms while also discovering conserved processes that are relevant across biology.
“Academy Fellows are leaders in their field whose work influences the direction of scientific discovery and its role in society,” said Vanessa Sperandio, Ph.D., Chair of the Academy Governors. “Election to the Academy is a significant professional milestone, and I am delighted to welcome Lyle Simmons as a member of the 2026 Cohort.”
The 2026 Fellowship Class brings a wealth of knowledge of the microbial sciences with representation across the globe. The 63 fellows hail from 14 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, China (Mainland), Czech Republic, Denmark, Israel, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States.Learn about the 2026 Fellowship Class.
The American Society for Microbiology is one of the largest professional societies dedicated tothe life sciences and is composed of over 38,000 scientists and health practitioners. ASM's mission is to promote and advance the microbial sciences.
ASM advances the microbial sciences through conferences, publications, certifications,educational opportunities and advocacy efforts. It enhances laboratory capacity around theglobe through training and resources. It provides a network for scientists inacademia, industry and clinical settings. Additionally, ASM promotes a deeper understanding of the microbial sciences to all audiences.
