The International Society of Viruses of Microorganisms (ISVM) aims to advance the science and use of viruses of microorganisms through the support of academic meetings that encourage networking and facilitate learning opportunities.

Viruses of Microorganisms represent an enormous genetic diversity and include viruses infecting Bacteria (Bacteriophages or Phages), Archaea (Archaeal Viruses), and single-celled Eukarya, particularly algae and protozoa (Algal or Protozoal Viruses). Viruses of Microorganisms influence the biology of every ecological niche on earth, including the oceans, and shape the gut microbiota.

Research of Viruses of Microorganims remains to reveal ground-breaking discoveries of their biology and expand our understanding of their hosts. This often leads to new biotechnological tools and approaches. Among the Viruses of Microorganisms, bacteriophages are used to develop novel antimicrobial solutions to treat infections and control the microbiota of humans, animals, and food.