Applied microbiology focuses on practical uses of microorganisms in healthcare, agriculture, food processing, and industry. It investigates microbial physiology, enzyme production, fermentation processes, and bioconversion systems. The discipline studies beneficial microbes and their roles in diagnostics, therapeutics, and bioremediation. It supports innovations that improve human health, environmental protection, and industrial efficiency. The field reflects IRAMB’s commitment to impactful and translational microbial research.