The membership of ISHAM comprises individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, including clinicians, veterinarians, biochemists, molecular biologists, immunologists, botanists, pathologists and laboratory technologists. Its activities are governed by an elected Council, comprising a President, General Secretary, Treasurer and five Vice Presidents. The Chief Editor of the Society's journal is also a council member. The officers of ISHAM are all volunteers who recieve no payment for their services.

Why become a member of ISHAM?

• Free access to the journal “Medical Mycology”, including its back issues down to volume 1, and future papers in iFirst.
• Free Thesis service.
• Free download of David Ellis’ book on illustrated fungi.
• Regular reduced book offers.
• Regular job offers.
• Very regular ISHAM News announcing everything that is useful for our members, with a very complete International Agenda with congresses, courses and workshops.
• Unlimited membership of 23 ISHAM Working Groups with lots of networking options and regular, dedicated workshops.
• Support – also financial –  when you decide to start your own Working Group.
• Free options to make publicity for your own meetings and courses via ISHAM News.
• Reduced fee for the ISHAM Congress in Berlin, 2012.
• Help with your educational activities and courses.
• Free access to a Discussion Forum, with options of exchanging data, materials and case reports.
• Free access to an area with Essential Reviews and Guidelines.
• Free access to a section with Protocols.
• If you are below 40, you may also join Young-ISHAM, where a team of young mycologists understand your problems and will help and advice you wherever needed.

 Work on your career and join the international network of ISHAM!