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ASBMB calls for 10% budget increase for NIGMS
In testimony to federal appropriators, the society argues a big boost for the institute is long overdue.
National Academies report calls for antiracist reforms
Institutions must make significant, structural changes, the authors say.
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.”
Biden's latest budget gets a mixed reaction from the science community
White House has proposed 2% funding increase for basic research and the NIH, but NSF and others would fare very well.
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Society news briefs: March 2023
Find out everything that’s going on lately at the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
ASBMB calls for better wages and benefits for postdocs
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ASBMB comments on proposed changes to grant review
The society expresses support for measure to reduce bias and calls for pilot study and triage reform.
ASBMB calls for broad federal effort to support scientists with disabilities
Society endorses NIH moves toward disability inclusion and urges other agencies to follow suit.
ASBMB makes recommendations to support bioeconomy
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
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
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
NIH proposal aims to shift focus from investigator and institutional reputation to research merit and reduce administrative burden on reviewers.
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