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Helping you get back to work
The National Institutes of Health and the Society of Women Engineers have programs to support returning scientists after a career break.
Meet Ann West, leader of the PAAC
Once an admitted rookie at advocacy, today she’s the chair of the ASBMB’s Public Affairs Advisory Committee.
Why we advocate
“Without basic research, we won’t have new drugs, cutting-edge innovations, or the knowledge we need to address the challenges of the 21st century.”
What scientists need to know about NIH’s simplified peer review framework
Reviewers will focus on three central factors, and the agency will do more administrative tasks to reduce reviewer burden.
ASBMB weighs in on policy changes for dual-use research
The society applauds initial steps to harmonize policies on infectious disease-related research but urges policymakers to provide clearer guidance to the scientific community.
Study documents impact of federal funding for basic research
Researchers found patterns to help identify the citations that were more likely to be important to each piece of published science.
NIH diversity supplements offer a pathway to independence
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A call to action: Urge Congress to support scientific research
The ASBMB is advocating for a sustained or increased NIH budget; we need our members to email their elected officials.
An ancient practice in need of modern-day support
August is National Breastfeeding Month.
ASBMB calls for student loan relief
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
Supreme Court rulings will reduce diversity in STEM and set back scientific progress
“The world is now facing some of its most challenging issues…. Research shows that bringing diversity to the table can help,” writes Jacob Carter of the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Crime scene biochemistry at the Capitol
ASBMB committee members and staff educate congressional staffers on biochemistry with an immunoassay demonstration.
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