International Mycological Association
International learned society for mycology
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The International Mycological Association (IMA) is a professional organization that promotes mycology, the study of fungi. It was founded in 1971 during the first International Mycological Congress, which was held in Exeter (UK).[1][2]
| Abbreviation | IMA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1971 |
| Type | NGO |
| Legal status | professional organization |
| Purpose | promotes mycology |
| Headquarters | Exeter (UK) |
Region served | World |
| Membership | mycologists worldwide. |
| Website | www |
The IMA publishes the open access scientific journal IMA Fungus.
It represents the interests of over 30,000 mycologists worldwide.[3]
Awards
The society makes several awards for contributions to mycology:[4]
- De Bary Medal to long-established mycologists based on their career achievement
- Ainsworth Medal for services to the world of mycology
- Young Mycologists awards through a series of medals recognising the achievements of young mycologists working in different regions around the world: Ethel Mary Doidge Medal (Africa); Keisuke Tubaki Medal (Asia); Carlos Luis Spegazzini Medal (Latin America); Elias Magnus Fries Medal (Europe); Arthur Henry Reginald Buller Medal (North America); Daniel McAlpine Medal (Australasia)
