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Marissa Locke Rottinghaus

Marissa Locke Rottinghaus

Marissa Locke Rottinghaus is the science writer for the ASBMB. She was born and raised in Kansas and developed her love of science and writing at a young age. Marissa earned her B.S. in biological sciences and a minor in Spanish from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. She then went on to pursue a Ph.D. in immunology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where she studied the role of type I interferons in viral pathogenesis. Before joining the ASBMB in 2023, Marissa worked as a managing editor at The American Association of Immunologists as well as a freelance writer and editor. Her hobbies include reading, baking, crafting, exercising and spending time with family and friends.

Articles by Marissa Locke Rottinghaus

It’s time to take the fast track to #DiscoverBMB!
Annual Meeting

It’s time to take the fast track to #DiscoverBMB!

Sept. 18, 2023
The early-decision abstract program allows researchers to receive a decision by Nov. 1. Submit yours by Oct. 12.
Top-notch papers by postdocs
Observance

Top-notch papers by postdocs

Sept. 15, 2023
During National Postdoc Appreciation Week, learn about the postdoc first authors of the most-read papers in ASBMB’s journals.
#DiscoverBMB spotlight talks to showcase members’ findings
Annual Meeting

#DiscoverBMB spotlight talks to showcase members’ findings

Sept. 13, 2023
Vahe Bandarian, chair of the ASBMB Meetings Committee, offers advice for making your abstract competitive and other tips.
Next-gen biopsies take the sting out of diagnosis
Feature

Next-gen biopsies take the sting out of diagnosis

Sept. 6, 2023
Researchers are developing noninvasive tests using exosomes, proteomics and bodily fluids.
Breast milk from rhinos and dolphins and whales, oh my!
Journal News

Breast milk from rhinos and dolphins and whales, oh my!

Aug. 29, 2023
In study of diverse mammals’ breastmilk, researchers find shared immunomodulatory components.
Serine proteases: ‘The quintessential signaling molecule’
Interview

Serine proteases: ‘The quintessential signaling molecule’

Aug. 22, 2023
Meeting organizers discuss using serine proteases ‘as allies’ for drug development.
Showcasing the future of BMB
Annual Meeting

Showcasing the future of BMB

Aug. 16, 2023
Discover BMB 2024 co-chairs Vanina Zaremberg and Benjamin talk about cutting-edge thematic sessions and how to make your meeting experience worthwhile.
2023 ASBMB election results
Society News

2023 ASBMB election results

Aug. 9, 2023
Learn about the president-elect, interim treasurer and newly elected and re-elected members of Council and committees.
ASBMB calls for student loan relief
Blotter

ASBMB calls for student loan relief

Aug. 4, 2023
In public hearing testimony to the Department of Education, ASBMB calls for student loan relief programs and expresses concern about how student loans disadvantage the scientific workforce
Crime scene biochemistry at the Capitol
Blotter

Crime scene biochemistry at the Capitol

July 28, 2023
ASBMB committee members and staff educate congressional staffers on biochemistry with an immunoassay demonstration.
JBC editors weigh in on AI in science publishing
Journal News

JBC editors weigh in on AI in science publishing

July 24, 2023
In an editorial, they say they’ll allow its use in manuscript preparation but not during the review process.
ASBMB expresses concerns about proposed NIH budget cuts
Blotter

ASBMB expresses concerns about proposed NIH budget cuts

July 21, 2023
If passed, the appropriations bill would cut NIAID’s budget by almost 23%, NINDS’s budget by 5% and both NCI and NIGMS’s budgets by almost 3%.
ASBMB raises concerns about proposed NIH subaward policy
Blotter

ASBMB raises concerns about proposed NIH subaward policy

July 7, 2023
The society says the new policy, if adopted, will discourage collaboration and heighten administrative burden on scientists.
ASBMB weighs in on changes to NIH fellowship review
Blotter

ASBMB responds to proposed NIH NSRA fixes

July 6, 2023
The society applauds removal of grades from the application, inclusion of applicant special circumstance statement and reviewer bias training.
Avoid FOMO by catching #DiscoverBMB 2023’s greatest hits
Announcement

Avoid FOMO by catching #DiscoverBMB 2023’s greatest hits

June 26, 2023
The ASBMB offers access to all recorded oral presentations from Seattle in an easy-to-browse collection for purchase.
Biochemists and molecular biologists meet with federal agencies
Blotter

Biochemists and molecular biologists meet with federal agencies

June 23, 2023
ASBMB members meet with NIH, NSF, USDA, DOE and more to discuss basic science funding and programs.
Cholesterol lures in coronavirus
Journal News

Cholesterol lures in coronavirus

June 20, 2023
New study shows that cholesterol aggregates can promote SARS-CoV-2 infection to help the virus invade cells.
MCP seeks new editor-in-chief
Announcement

MCP seeks new editor-in-chief

June 16, 2023
Longtime leader Al Burlingame will step down at the end of the year.
New diagnostic finds intact sperm in infertile men
Journal News

New diagnostic finds intact sperm in infertile men

June 14, 2023
Researchers discover novel protein biomarkers to visualize well-developed sperm to determine if surgical sperm extraction may be successful.
'I hope that our actions show our members that we are doing our best to support them'
Pride

'I hope that our actions show our members that we are doing our best to support them'

June 6, 2023
A Q&A with ASBMB Policy Manager Raechel McKinley on the organization’s national-level advocacy for LGBTQIA+ scientists, trainees and students.
‘CoA as the central core’
Interview

'CoA as the central core'

June 2, 2023
ASBMB meeting on CoA and its derivatives will take place in Wisconsin in August and will feature sessions on metabolism, intracellular cross talk, proteostasis, autophagy and technological advances in mass spectrometry.
Meet the 2023 ASBMB Advocacy Training Program delegates
Announcement

Meet the 2023 ASBMB Advocacy Training Program delegates

May 24, 2023
ASBMB announces a new cohort of 12 ASBMB Advocacy Training Program delegates who will learn about science policy and advocacy through this summer externship
ASBMB members meet with lawmakers on the Hill
News

ASBMB members meet with lawmakers on the Hill

May 18, 2023
In 48 meetings, scientists advocated for budget increases for NIH, NSF and DOE.
Researchers to advocate for fundamental science on Capitol Hill
News from the Hill

Researchers to advocate for fundamental science on Capitol Hill

May 17, 2023
Sixteen ASBMB researchers from 16 states to meet with U.S. senators and representatives on Capitol Hill to advocate for basic science research funding for NIH, NSF, DOE
High-fat diet ‘turns up the thermostat’ on atherosclerosis
Journal News

High-fat diet ‘turns up the thermostat’ on atherosclerosis

May 11, 2023
Researchers show phospholipid derivatives from a Western diet promote increased levels of gut-derived bacterial toxins, systemic inflammation, atherosclerosis plaque formation.
Biochemists identify cause of rare disease
Journal News

Biochemists identify cause of rare disease

May 5, 2023
Finding that a mutation in a DNA-replication protein causes the ataxia-like condition has immediate impact on patient care.
ASBMB calls for better wages and benefits for postdocs
Blotter

ASBMB calls for better wages and benefits for postdocs

May 2, 2023
The society urges the NIH to require institutions to provide basic benefits, training plans and professional development for them.
Overcoming missed connections to battle Alzheimer’s
Journal News

Overcoming missed connections to battle Alzheimer’s

April 27, 2023
Researchers identify a protein that may allow some people to resist dementia despite plaque accumulation.
ASBMB cautions against sacrificing science funds to make debt-ceiling deal
Blotter

ASBMB cautions against sacrificing science funds to make debt-ceiling deal

April 20, 2023
Society emphasizes the importance of preserving research from scientists supported by the NIH, NSF and DOE.
A second chance for a healthy heart
Journal News

A second chance for a healthy heart

April 19, 2023
Researchers use cellular reprogramming to make damaged organ almost good as new.
ASBMB urges NIAID to prioritize DEAI
Blotter

ASBMB urges NIAID to prioritize DEAI

April 6, 2023
The society calls upon the institute to expand the use of research supplements, support scientists with disabilities and those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Finding a way to combat long COVID
Journal News

Finding a way to combat long COVID

April 5, 2023
Recent study reveals neurodegenerative biomarkers after COVID-19 and gives clues for monitoring and potential treatment.
Peering into ocular waste recycling
Journal News

Peering into ocular waste recycling

April 4, 2023
Researchers uncover a mechanism that causes blindness and could lead to targeted therapies.
ASBMB calls for 10% budget increase for NIGMS
Blotter

ASBMB calls for 10% budget increase for NIGMS

March 31, 2023
In testimony to federal appropriators, the society argues a big boost for the institute is long overdue.
National Academies report calls for antiracist reforms
News

National Academies report calls for antiracist reforms

March 22, 2023
Institutions must make significant, structural changes, the authors say.
ASBMB cautions against drastic immigration fee increases
Blotter

ASBMB cautions against drastic immigration fee increases

March 21, 2023
The USCIS proposed increasing its filing fees for employment-based visas by up to 2,050%. The ASBMB said the hike “is likely to harm the retention of highly skilled foreign-born scientific researchers.”
The ‘Rapunzel’ virus: an evolutionary oddity
Journal News

The ‘Rapunzel’ virus: an evolutionary oddity

March 14, 2023
Extremely long tail provides window into how bacteria-infecting viruses assemble.
Seeking leukemia’s Achilles heel
Journal News

Seeking leukemia’s Achilles heel

March 8, 2023
Researchers identify potential therapeutic for acute myeloid leukemia that targets a DNA repair protein.
Puzzling out science
Annual Meeting

Puzzling out science

March 7, 2023
JBC Herbert Tabor Early Career Investigator Award winner Ethan J.C. Walker will share his findings on methionine and protein stability at Discover BMB.
ASBMB offers feedback on NIH’s proposed grant review framework
Announcement

ASBMB comments on proposed changes to grant review

March 6, 2023
The society expresses support for measure to reduce bias and calls for pilot study and triage reform.
Reimagining drugs for rare brain disorder
Journal News

Reimagining drugs for rare brain disorder

Feb. 16, 2023
Researchers develop a new pipeline to screen a large number of existing compounds to find a therapy for an ataxia.
Harnessing good fats to relieve MS symptoms
Journal News

Harnessing good fats to relieve MS symptoms

Feb. 8, 2023
Researchers find that fish oil derivative reduces and delays disease–causing inflammation in mice.
ASBMB calls for broad federal effort to support scientists with disabilities
Blotter

ASBMB calls for broad federal effort to support scientists with disabilities

Feb. 2, 2023
Society endorses NIH moves toward disability inclusion and urges other agencies to follow suit.
ASBMB makes recommendations to support bioeconomy
Blotter

ASBMB makes recommendations to support bioeconomy

Feb. 1, 2023
Society advocates for immigration and funding reforms to diversify the workforce and measures to ensure equitable access to standardized data and tools.
ASBMB lauds parts of defense authorization that bolster HBCUs
Blotter

ASBMB lauds parts of defense authorization that bolster HBCUs

Jan. 27, 2023
Law orders the creation of a pilot program to increase research capacity and improve training and infrastructure.