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Marissa Locke Rottinghaus
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.
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The American chestnut: A new frontier in gene editing
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The American chestnut: A new frontier in gene editing

April 28, 2023

While regulators consider whether genetically modified trees can be released into nature, scientists and advocates want the public to appreciate the benefits of such endeavors.

Promoting equity in academic collaborations
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Promoting equity in academic collaborations

April 21, 2023

Our academic careers columnist talked to a co-PI for UMass Amherst's NSF ADVANCE grant.

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

Volunteers needed  to raise the visibility of science
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Volunteers needed to raise the visibility of science

April 11, 2023

An interview with Dan Barry, director of local and state advocacy for AAAS, about the Local Science Engagement Network — and how you can get involved

ASBMB urges NIAID to prioritize DEAI
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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.

ASBMB calls for 10% budget increase for NIGMS
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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.

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State laws change the landscape for LGBTQIA+ scientists

New legislation in the past 16 months has banned gender affirming care for transgender teens, teaching children about sexual orientation and gender identity, and drag shows.
State laws change the landscape for LGBTQIA+ scientists

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National Academies report calls for antiracist reforms
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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
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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.”

Biden's latest budget gets a mixed reaction from the science community
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Biden's latest budget gets a mixed reaction from the science community

March 16, 2023

White House has proposed 2% funding increase for basic research and the NIH, but NSF and others would fare very well.

How the ASBMB shaped my career
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How the ASBMB shaped my career

March 16, 2023

The society helped me on my path from Ph.D. student to science policy professional.

Society news briefs: March 2023
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Society news briefs: March 2023

March 14, 2023

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

ASBMB comments on proposed changes to grant review
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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.

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