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April 2, 2026
Universities are rethinking how they prepare scientists for careers beyond the bench. From myIDP to Vanderbilt’s Career Architect, programs help trainees clarify values, explore options and build intentional paths forward.
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Upcoming opportunities
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Upcoming opportunities

March 27, 2026

Dive into the world of lipids! Join the ASBMB Lipid Research Division Seminar Series on April 9, 12–1 p.m. ET to hear early-career researchers explore lipid metabolism and mitochondrial biology.

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March 18, 2026

For the summer 2026 ASBMB Today essay series, we invite scientists working in industry to share first-person reflections on their work. Submit your essay or pitch by April 15, 2026.

Cooking up science engagement, a fermentation experiment
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Cooking up science engagement, a fermentation experiment

March 4, 2026

By blending hands-on cooking with scientific experimentation, a study from a team at North Carolina State University demonstrates how culinary creation can spark scientific discovery and deepen public engagement with researchers.

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Feb. 25, 2026

ASBMB's PROLAB award helps graduate students and postdoctoral fellows spend up to six months in U.S. or Canadian labs.

From humble beginnings to unlocking lysosomal secrets
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From humble beginnings to unlocking lysosomal secrets

Feb. 20, 2026

Monther Abu–Remaileh will receive the ASBMB’s 2026 Walter A. Shaw Young Investigator Award in Lipid Research at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, March 7-10 in Washington, D.C.

Chemistry meets biology to thwart parasites
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Chemistry meets biology to thwart parasites

Feb. 19, 2026

Margaret Phillips will receive the Alice and C. C. Wang Award in Molecular Parasitology at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, March 7-10 in Washington, D.C.

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Decoding how bacteria flip host’s molecular switches

Kim Orth will receive the Earl and Thressa Stadtman Distinguished Scientists Award at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, March 7–10, just outside of Washington, D.C.
Decoding how bacteria flip host’s molecular switches

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Defining JNKs: Targets for drug discovery
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Defining JNKs: Targets for drug discovery

Feb. 12, 2026

Roger Davis will receive the Bert and Natalie Vallee Award in Biomedical Science at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, March 7–10, just outside of Washington, D.C.

Upcoming opportunities
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Upcoming opportunities

Feb. 11, 2026

No matter where you are in your career and what future path you aspire to, everyone needs leadership skills. Join ASBMB for practical strategies for building and practicing leadership skills.

Close out ASBMB 2026 with a bang
Annual Meeting

Close out ASBMB 2026 with a bang

Feb. 9, 2026

The closing reception of the 2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting will be held at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandra, Virginia.

Redefining lipid biology from droplets to ferroptosis
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Redefining lipid biology from droplets to ferroptosis

Feb. 5, 2026

James Olzmann will receive the ASBMB Avanti Award in Lipids at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, March 7–10, just outside of Washington, D.C.

Creating change in biochemistry education
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Creating change in biochemistry education

Feb. 3, 2026

Pamela Mertz will receive the ASBMB William C. Rose Award for Exemplary Contributions to Education at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, March 7-10 in Washington, D.C.

Trainee mentorship as immortality
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Trainee mentorship as immortality

Jan. 29, 2026

Suzanne Barbour will receive the ASBMB Sustained Leadership Award at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, March 7-10 in Washington, D.C.

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