CEDBCAM researchers were delighted to participate to the 1st International Microbiology Day, under the theme “Antimicrobial Resistance: The Next Pandemic?” that was hosted by the Cameroonian Society of Microbiology in November 2021. From the General Director, Dr Raspail Founou as moderator, to researchers and trainees as guest speakers or presenters, the CEDBCAM Research Institute team made significant contributions to this conference.