KAUST Participates in Establishing First Global Body to Protect Microorganisms

18 September, 2025

Professor Raquel Peixoto's, co-leader and co-founder, of the IUCN Microbial Conservation Specialist Group (MCSG), the first official global body dedicated to protecting microbial life. Representing KAUST, Prof Raquel co-led the group, alongside Prof Jack Gilbert, and was instrumental in explaining its mission: to serve as a global convener for microbial conservation, studying the impact of environmental disturbances and potential extinction of essential microorganisms.

Please read more at

https://www.spa.gov.sa/en/N2399811

https://scitechdaily.com/the-stunning-new-push-to-protect-the-invisible-99-of-life/

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251120102600.htm