People

Member News
Feb. 2, 2026
They were recognized for their outstanding research scholarship and a deep commitment to undergraduate education and each received $75,000 to fund their research.
Read More

More in People

Trainee mentorship as immortality
Award

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.

Life in four dimensions: When biology outpaces the brain
Profile

Life in four dimensions: When biology outpaces the brain

Jan. 27, 2026

Nobel laureate Eric Betzig will discuss his research on information transfer in biology from proteins to organisms at the 2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting.

Fasting, fat and the molecular switches that keep us alive
Interview

Fasting, fat and the molecular switches that keep us alive

Jan. 27, 2026

Nutritional biochemist and JLR AE Sander Kersten has spent decades uncovering how the body adapts to fasting. His discoveries on lipid metabolism and gene regulation reveal how our ancient survival mechanisms may hold keys to modern metabolic health.

McRose awarded Packard fellowship
Member News

McRose awarded Packard fellowship

Jan. 26, 2026

She will receive $875,000 in research funding over five years.

Redefining excellence to drive equity and innovation
Award

Redefining excellence to drive equity and innovation

Jan. 22, 2026

Donita Brady will receive the ASBMB Ruth Kirschstein Award for Maximizing Access in Science at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, March 7–10, just outside of Washington, D.C.

ASBMB names 2026 fellows
Announcement

ASBMB names 2026 fellows

Jan. 19, 2026

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology announced that it has named 16 members as 2026 fellows of the society.

Member News

ASBMB members receive ASM awards

Jennifer Doudna, Michael Ibba and Kim Orth were recognized by the American Society for Microbiology for their achievements in leadership, education and research.
ASBMB members receive ASM awards

More in People

Mining microbes for rare earth solutions
Award

Mining microbes for rare earth solutions

Jan. 14, 2026

Joseph Cotruvo, Jr., will receive the ASBMB Mildred Cohn Young Investigator Award at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, March 7–10, just outside of Washington, D.C.

McKnight wins Lasker Award
Member News

McKnight wins Lasker Award

Jan. 12, 2026

He was honored at a gala in September and received a $250,000 honorarium.

Building a stronger future for research funding
Interview

Building a stronger future for research funding

Jan. 9, 2026

Hear from Eric Gascho of the Coalition for Health Funding about federal public health investments, the value of collaboration and how scientists can help shape the future of research funding.

Fueling healthier aging, connecting metabolism stress and time
Feature

Fueling healthier aging, connecting metabolism stress and time

Jan. 8, 2026

Biochemist Melanie McReynolds investigates how metabolism and stress shape the aging process. Her research on NAD+, a molecule central to cellular energy, reveals how maintaining its balance could promote healthier, longer lives.

Mapping proteins, one side chain at a time
Award

Mapping proteins, one side chain at a time

Jan. 7, 2026

Roland Dunbrack Jr. will receive the ASBMB DeLano Award for Computational Biosciences at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, March 7–10, just outside of Washington, D.C.

2026 voter guide
Society News

2026 voter guide

Jan. 6, 2026

Learn about the candidates running for Treasurer-elect, Councilor and Nominating Committee.

Get the latest from ASBMB Today

Enter your email address, and we’ll send you a weekly email with recent articles, interviews and more.