Dr. John Foster, professor of microbiology at the University of South Alabama, recently received the Robert G. Eagon Award at the Southeastern Branch of the American Society for Microbiology meeting, held recently at Auburn University.

Dr. Foster recently served as the chair of Division K, which includes microbial physiology and metabolism, in the ASM.

The award is presented to the individual who has made notable and significant contributions in the area of microbial physiology and/or microbial genetics and resides in the geographical area of the branch.

The Robert G. Eagon Award was first given 1994 and was established in honor of microbial physiologist Robert G. Eagon. Eagon was Professor Emeritus of Microbiology at the University of Georgia and an active member of the Southeastern Branch of ASM.