Dr. Peter Bradley Elected to the American Academy of Microbiology

The American Academy of Microbiology (the Academy) has elected Dr. Peter Bradley and 62 peers to the Class of 2026. Fellows of the American Academy of Microbiology, an honorific leadership group within the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), are elected annually through a highly selective, peer-review process, based on their records of scientific achievement and original contributions that have advanced microbiology. The Academy received 145 nominations this year, electing 63 into the 2026 Fellowship Class.

“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 Dr. Bradley as a member of the 2026 Cohort.”

Dr. Bradley shares, "It is truly an honor to be elected to the American Academy of Microbiology. This recognition reflects the dedication and creativity of the exceptional scientists in my research group, whose discoveries made this possible. I am also deeply grateful to the UCLA School of Medicine and UCLA Life Sciences for fostering an environment that supports rigorous and impactful scientific research."

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.