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Marissa Locke Rottinghaus
March 22, 2023
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ASBMB makes recommendations to support bioeconomy
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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
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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.

NIGMS: Highlights from 2022 and what to expect next
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NIGMS: Highlights from 2022 and what to expect next

Jan. 23, 2023

The institute is likely to expand the MIRA program, increase supports for diversity, examine NRSA stipends and more in 2023.

ASBMB seeks feedback on NIH plan to change grant review criteria, scoring
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ASBMB seeks feedback on NIH plan to change grant review criteria, scoring

Jan. 20, 2023

NIH proposal aims to shift focus from investigator and institutional reputation to research merit and reduce administrative burden on reviewers.

Scientists who are caregivers need more support
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Scientists who are caregivers need more support

Jan. 19, 2023

The ASBMB suggests policy solutions to alleviate burdens that affect their research and careers.

Equal benefits for postdocs
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Equal benefits for postdocs

Jan. 17, 2023

Postdocs on federal fellowships should receive equal benefits as peers, write Mallory R. Smith and Thomas P. Kimbis.

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ASBMB cautions against drastic immigration fee increases

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.”
ASBMB cautions against drastic immigration fee increases

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China now publishes more high-quality science than any other nation
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China now publishes more high-quality science than any other nation

Jan. 15, 2023

Thanks to investment and a growing, capable workforce, the country’s scientific output has increased steadily and become more novel and creative.

ASBMB recommends clearer guidance on -omics data sharing
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ASBMB recommends clearer guidance on -omics data sharing

Jan. 9, 2023

In letter to the NCI, society calls for policies that won’t burden scientists, standardized but flexible data collection and sharing practices, and continued community engagement.

ASBMB supports bill to lower cost of federal student loans
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ASBMB supports bill to lower cost of federal student loans

Jan. 6, 2023

Society backs legislation to increase Pell grants and make loans more affordable for current and future students.

Society news briefs: January 2023
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Society news briefs: January 2023

Jan. 5, 2023

Find out everything that’s going on lately at the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

STEM parents call for culture and policy change
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STEM parents call for culture and policy change

Jan. 4, 2023

The career path from bachelor’s degree to tenure-track faculty includes low pay, long hours and, often, frequent moves, so raising young children is difficult without financial or caregiving support.

Transcript: Caring for caregivers and parents in STEM fields
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Transcript: Caring for caregivers and parents in STEM fields

Jan. 4, 2023

In case you missed it: Here’s the transcript of our recent LinkedIn chat about taking care of family and excelling in science. Panelists discussed their experiences and shared insights to help others who are or will be parents or caregivers.

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