ASBMB wins grant to support postdocs, new PIs from diverse backgrounds
MOSAIC program will provide individualized coaching, networking and presentation opportunities tailored to scholars’ needs.
2020 ASBMB election results
Learn about the new members of the Council, Nominating Committee and Publications Committee.
Nicole Woitowich
"The ASBMB has been an integral part of my career path, providing me with the resources, tools, and professional network to succeed — first as a trainee, and now as a professional."
Hao Wu
"I am delighted to be a long term member of ASBMB, which not only represents the core disciplines in my research but also helps me to stay connected with the field at large. It is a wonderful resource for all of us researchers and educators."
Joseph Chaney
"I am a member of the ASBMB because of the community the society provides along with a wealth of knowledge and resources."
Robert Haltiwanger
"I’ve been a member of ASBMB since I was a graduate student in the 1980’s. I’ve always been fascinated by molecular mechanisms of biological processes, and this is the best place to learn more about that. ASBMB is my scientific home."
ASBMB journals
The ASBMB's three prestigious journals offer a platform for your research with the benefit of editorial feedback, fast turnaround and open access.
Journal of Biological Chemistry
JBC publishes high-quality science that seeks to elucidate the molecular and cellular basis of biological processes.
Molecular & Cellular Proteomics
MCP showcases cutting-edge advances in proteomics, metabolomics and bioinformatics.
Journal of Lipid Research
JLR is the most cited journal devoted to lipids in the world, focusing on the science of lipids in health and disease.
Why hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine don't block coronavirus infection of human lung cells
By Katherine Seley-Radtke
Scientists in Germany tested the malaria drugs on various cell types and found they can block coronavirus infection in kidney cells from the African green monkey but don’t inhibit the virus in human lung cells.
Cigall Kadoch
Congratulations to Cigall Kadoch, an assistant professor at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, on being awarded the 2020 American Association for Cancer Research Award for Outstanding Achievement in Basic Cancer Research.
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Connect your community
Interested in hosting a virtual event? The ASBMB is here to help. The ASBMB provides a platform to share scientific research and to discuss emerging topics and technologies in an interactive, virtual setting.
Shaping the Narrative: Effective science communication in the COVID-19 era
A panel discussion about how scientists can use their credibility and critical thinking to cut through the noise and guide the national COVID-19 dialogue. More
COVID-19 interruptions to NIH research
Understanding the funding implications and relief options of the recently passed CARES Act for the scientific community. More