The European Society of Mycobacteriology (ESM) is a non-profit, international, scientific society dealing with different aspects of mycobacteriology and related diseases. The ESM is committed to:

• Encourage the highest standards for research to facilitate the discovery of new knowledge

• Coordinate and provide information and expertise to other organizations worldwide.

• Disseminate knowledge on all aspects of mycobacteriology an related diseases, through scientific meetings and publications,

• Encourage and provide the highest standards of training for interested health care providers

• Establish, review and revise guidelines .

• Promote high quality and cost effective diagnostic procedures.

• Advise, cooperate and participate with government and non-government agencies in matters of common interest.

• Participate in activities whose aim is to prevent mycobacterial diseases worldwide.