 Hello. I've been pondering on how microbiologists can contribute in these difficult times. So before I consider that, I wanted to say as FEMS president, also as former president of the UK Microbiology Society and also ISME, I wanted to pass on my very best wishes to you all, whether or not that you're part of FEMS, because this period is actually tough for all of us. And it's a learning experience very much for us all. And I'm especially concerned for the disruption of our community, particularly our early career researchers. And FEMS is looking for ways to support our community and ensure that there are opportunities to present your research and to get quality feedback to from senior scientists. Because what I'm finding is that this pandemic is linking all of us into one community. And microbiologists are playing many, many roles. I see this on social media every day. Many are contributing directly to research to understand SARS-CoV-2 better. They're delivering online teaching and student support in the development of potential vaccines and treatments and in the testing and tracking. But also very significantly, many of you are contributing to scientific communication, just so important. I am many, many different media outlets and all of this is massively helpful. So thank you. I mean speaking personally, I certainly know that this pandemic has turned my life upside down as one after the next and my commitments just seem to be being stripped from my diary. So for the many societies within FEMS and others or partners, I've been so looking forward to participating to coming scientific conferences during 2020. I was looking forward to participating in the summer school and the FEMS conference in microbiology in Belgrade in July. Now, sadly, I won't get to meet and get to know many of these societies and microbiologists. But I promise I'll be twice as active in 2021, a pandemic committing. But I do think that there will be some positive outcomes too from COVID-19. And I'm already seeing a much greater spirit of cooperation within the microbiology community. And it's wonderful to see that.