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May 20, 2026
The Journal of Biological Chemistry is broadening its scope to include rigorous studies that offer conceptual advances, enabling methods and foundational insight, while maintaining its longstanding emphasis on mechanistic rigor, transparency and reproducibility.
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ASBMB Council roundup: March 2026
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ASBMB Council roundup: March 2026

May 6, 2026

They discussed strategic priorities across meetings, finances, awards, advocacy and publishing, noting meeting participation, efforts to improve financial stability, updates to awards and plans to strengthen professional development and journals.

ASBMB Council roundup: December 2025
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ASBMB Council roundup: December 2025

May 6, 2026

They discussed the 2026 budget and strategic investments, publishing and meeting plans, advocacy efforts and professional development, while advancing action plans to implement ASBMB’s strategic priorities and support early-career scientists.

ASBMB recognizes Chapman as 2026 outstanding student chapter
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ASBMB recognizes Chapman as 2026 outstanding student chapter

May 1, 2026

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.

Reflecting on science, learning and leadership
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Reflecting on science, learning and leadership

April 6, 2026

ASBMB President Joan Conaway reflects on her term, celebrating the society’s resilience, advocacy, journal growth and commitment to education, while looking ahead to a vibrant future under incoming president Ed Eisenstein.

2026 ASBMB election results
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2026 ASBMB election results

Feb. 27, 2026

Meet the new Council members and Nominating Committee member.

ASBMB announces 2026 JBC/Tabor awardees
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ASBMB announces 2026 JBC/Tabor awardees

Feb. 18, 2026

The seven awardees are first authors of outstanding papers published in 2025 in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.

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120 Years of discovery: ASBMB continues the story of science

ASBMB president Joan Conaway reflects on 120 years of biochemical discoveries, highlights the launch of the new open-access journal IBMB and underscores the importance of advocacy and fundamental research in driving the next chapter of scientific progress.
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ASBMB names 2026 fellows
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ASBMB names 2026 fellows

Jan. 19, 2026

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology announced that it has named 16 members as 2026 fellows of the society.

ASBMB welcomes Victoria Forlini as Chief Program and Business Innovation Officer
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ASBMB welcomes Victoria Forlini as Chief Program and Business Innovation Officer

Jan. 14, 2026

She will lead strategy and operations for ASBMB’s journals, annual and small meetings program and higher education and professional development portfolio.

2026 voter guide
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2026 voter guide

Jan. 6, 2026

Learn about the candidates running for Treasurer-elect, Councilor and Nominating Committee.

ASBMB launches Insights in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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ASBMB launches Insights in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Nov. 20, 2025

The new journal will be helmed by Benjamin Garcia as inaugural editor-in-chief and will start accepting submissions in early 2026.

Investing in the future of discovery
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Investing in the future of discovery

Sept. 29, 2025

With a new financial framework, ASBMB aims to expand its impact with innovative programming while also addressing a deficit that, left unchecked, would challenge its financial sustainability

Accelerating breakthroughs with artificial intelligence
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Accelerating breakthroughs with artificial intelligence

Sept. 25, 2025

Scientific progress builds on itself, each breakthrough fueling the next. We explore how AI is accelerating discoveries in research and education, and how ASBMB is preparing to spotlight its impact at the 2026 annual meeting.

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