The Derrick Edward Award, given in recognition of outstanding in mycoplasmology research by investigators entering the field, was awarded to Dr. Patrick Meyer Sauteur (Switzerland) for his important work on community-acquired Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. His work on surveillance of infection provides a unified geographical context for understanding M. pneumoniae epidemiology over time. Dr. Meyer Sauteur has a successful track record, with publications in high-impact journals, and demonstrates a strong ability to organize collaborations. He is the team leader of the IRPCM (Human Mycoplasmas) group.

Congratulations from the PIGS board and PIGS members!