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.
Why join ASBMB
ASBMB brings together scientists across sectors who use biochemistry and molecular biology to advance fundamental discovery that underpins progress in medicine, biotechnology, public health and beyond.
The BMB community spans academia, industry, government, and the broader scientific ecosystem.
Academic scientists
Expand your influence. Guide the direction of discovery.
As a scientist in academia, you get:
- Engagement with new and emerging research
- Opportunities to present your work and shape scientific dialogue
- Discounted APCs to ASBMB's four Open Access journals covering the breadth of BMB-powered discovery
- Discounted registration for the ASBMB annual meeting and small meetings
- A cross-institutional network of colleagues and collaborators
- Opportunities to provide mentorship to the next generation of scientists
As a member, you enable:
- Rigorous scientific exchange that powers discovery
- Trusted peer review and publishing infrastructure
- Leadership and program development that shape the field
- A strong scientific community grounded in biochemistry and molecular biology
Member types:
Industry scientists
Stay connected. Stay at the forefront of emerging research.
As an industry scientist, you get:
- Continued engagement with new and emerging research
- Connection to peers in academia, industry and government
- Discounted registration for the ASBMB annual meeting and small meetings
- Discounted APCs to ASBMB's four Open Access journals covering the breadth of BMB-powered discovery
- Opportunities to contribute expertise through programming and leadership
- Opportunities to provide mentorship to the next generation of scientists
As a member, you enable:
- Rigorous scientific exchange that powers discovery
- Leadership and program development that shape the field
- Community standards grounded in biochemical and molecular rigor
- A connected scientific community that sustains discovery
Member types:
Government scientists
Shape the field. Strengthen scientific foundations.
As a scientist in government, you get:
- Engagement with emerging research across disciplines and model systems
- Opportunities to share your work and contribute to scientific dialogue at ASBMB meetings
- Discounted APCs to ASBMB's four Open Access journals covering the breadth of BMB-powered discovery
- Discounted registration for the ASBMB annual meeting and small meetings
- Involvement in program development, peer review, and leadership opportunities
- Opportunities to provide mentorship to the next generation of scientists
As a member, you enable:
- Rigorous scientific exchange that powers discovery
- Trusted peer review and publishing infrastructure
- Leadership and program development that shape the field
- A strong scientific community grounded in biochemistry and molecular biology
Member types:
Trainees
Build your foundation. Shape what comes next.
Biochemistry and molecular biology power discovery and trainees are essential to where that discovery goes next.
As a trainee member, you:
- Participate in the scientific conversations shaping the future of the field
- Present your research and build visibility within the BMB community
- Connect with scientists across sectors and career paths
- Explore how BMB drives progress in health, environment, energy and beyond
As a member, you enable:
- A strong, connected next generation of molecular life scientists
- Scientific exchange that includes emerging voices and new ideas
- Continuity of rigor, integrity and leadership within the field
- The future of discovery powered by biochemistry and molecular biology
Member types:
- Early Career
- Graduate Student
- Undergraduate Student
- Learn more about the ASBMB Student Chapters program
Science-interested professionals and supporters
Get proximity to discovery. Support the ecosystem that sustains it.
As a member, you get:
- Insight into advances driven by biochemistry and molecular biology
- Access to meetings, initiatives and scientific dialogue
- A network spanning researchers, educators, communicators and nonprofit professionals
- Alignment with a community committed to rigor and scientific progress
As a member, you support:
- Science education and workforce development
- Advocacy and policy engagement
- A connected infrastructure supporting research and training
- The broader ecosystem that allows discovery to thrive
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Links for members
Membership categories
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
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 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.



