June 8, 2013 -- The ASBMB is hosting a grant writing workshop for new and early career biochemistry and molecular biology faculty, June 27 – 29 in Washington, D.C. This workshop specifically targets new tenure-track faculty who have not previously received NSF or NIH funding.  More... 

April 1, 2013 -- Lydia Contreras was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and immigrated to New York City as a young girl.  She participated in science camps in middle school and credits her high school biology and chemistry teachers for giving her to confidence to pursue science in college. Contreras has received several academic, teaching and service awards including a New York City’s Mayor Award for community service.  More... 

March 1, 2013 -- Jerome Nwachukwu is a Research Associate at the Scripps Research Institute in Florida. He is a graduate of the MARC/USTAR scholarship program which game him the opportunity to conduct research as an undergraduate. More...