Join a community of molecular life scientists
ASBMB is a community of 11,000 molecular life scientists across all sectors and career stages driving fundamental molecular discoveries that form the foundation of scientific innovation. Their work advances science and fuels discoveries that enable new technologies, therapies and breakthroughs across disciplines.
Membership runs from January to December.
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Emeritus
One-time payment of $100
Available to any ASBMB regular member who is a retiree and whose member dues are current.
Questions? Contact membership@asbmb.org
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Just answer a few questions and we'll match you with the right member type.
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Do you have a Ph.D.?
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Did you earn your degree more than 10 years ago?
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Do you have more than 10 years' experience?
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Do you work in industry?
Are you working on a postbac?
You're a good fit for the undergraduate membership. You have a couple of options, depending on whether your school has an ASBMB Student Chapter.
Join as an undergraduate member See if your school has a student chapterThe benefits of membership
ASBMB membership provides benefits including discounts on article processing fees and meeting registration, eligibility for awards, professional development opportunities, and more.
Members can also connect with a community of peers, volunteer and engage in meaningful advocacy.
Additionally, ASBMB amplifies the collective voice of its members, actively shaping funding priorities and science policy at the national level.
Member news
Top reviewers at ASBMB journals
Editors recognize the heavy-lifters and rising stars during Peer Review Week.
Cedeño–Rosario and Kaweesa win research award
The award honors outstanding early-career scientists studying cancer, infectious disease and basic science.
ASBMB names 2026 award winners
Check out their lectures at the annual meeting in March in the Washington, D.C., metro area.
Castiglione and Ingolia win Keck Foundation grants
They will receive at least $1 million of funding to study the biological mechanisms that underly birds' longevity and sequence–function relationships of intrinsically disordered proteins.