Member news

ASBMB recognizes Chapman as 2026 outstanding student chapter

The group, led by Cedric Owens, is being honored for its commitment to scientific engagement, mentorship and community building, creating meaningful opportunities for students in biochemistry and molecular biology.

Park wins Parkinson’s award

He is one of three individuals who will receive $90,000 to fund their research.

Luger wins Vilcek Prize

The $100,000 award honors an immigrant scientist in the U.S. whose research has had a significant impact and who demonstrates exceptional leadership in advancing biomedical science.

Del Mármol, Okafor named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows

They will receive $75,000 to support their research.

Garcia–Blanco, Li elected to VASEM

They are two of 22 Virginia-based scientists honored for their leadership in science, engineering and medicine.

Huttenhain, Peng win HUPO awards

Huttenhain and Peng received the Distinguished Service Award and Clinical and Translational Proteomics Award, respectively.

Tansey named department chair

He has been a faculty member at Otterbein University since 2002.

Dorn named assistant professor

She will open her lab at the University of Vermont in fall 2026, and her research will focus on catalysis, synthetic methodology and medicinal chemistry.

Kiessling wins glycobiology award

She was honored by the Society for Glycobiology for her work on protein–glycan interactions.