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.

Membership categories

Questions? Contact membership@asbmb.org

Not sure which category you fit into?

Just answer a few questions and we'll match you with the right member type.

Are you working on a degree right now?

What kind of degree?

Do you have a Ph.D.?

What do you do?

Did you earn your degree more than 10 years ago?

Did you earn your degree more than 10 years ago?

Do you have more than 10 years' experience?

What do you do?

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 chapter

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The 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.

Learn about the benefits for each type of member

Member news

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McRose awarded Packard fellowship

She will receive $875,000 in research funding over five years.

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ASBMB names 2026 fellows

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

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ASBMB members receive ASM awards

Jennifer Doudna, Michael Ibba and Kim Orth were recognized by the American Society for Microbiology for their achievements in leadership, education and research.

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Mydy named Purdue assistant professor

Her lab will focus on protein structure and function, enzyme mechanisms and plant natural product biosynthesis, working to characterize and engineer plant natural products for therapeutic and...