Advancing molecular life science
ASBMB promotes discovery, community and advocacy to empower the scientists that drive breakthroughs in health, environment and biotechnology.
New members of the Council and Nominating Committee were elected.
The founder of Avanti Polar Lipids was an ASBMB member for over 25 years.
Award allows trainees to work up to six months in U.S. or Canadian labs. Apply by March 20.
Science from our journals
Journal of Biological Chemistry
Glycosphingolipids in human abdominal leiomyosarcoma and liposarcoma
Jin et al.
Journal of Lipid Research
Prenols and Prenoic Acids in Metabolism, Disease, and Aging
Verdaguer et al.
Molecular & Cellular Proteomics
Drosophila melanogaster miPEP8 regulates cell size through its interaction with ref(2)P/p62
Duboé et al.
Journal of Biological Chemistry
PA14 domain of glycosyltransferase B4GALNT3 is a lectin that binds to sulfated glycan ligands
Tokoro et al.
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Opportunities to learn & engage
Webinar
Learning from nature's switches to develop new drug targets and biotech tools
April 15, 2026 | 12:15 p.m.
In-person Conference
Transcriptional regulation by chromatin and RNA polymerase
Oct. 29 – Nov. 1, 2026 | Alexandria, Va.
Supporting our members
Advocacy
ASBMB is a leading voice communicating the value and integrity of molecular life science.
Professional development
With a suite of training programs, webinars and mentorship opportunities, ASBMB empowers its members to achieve and maintain career success.
Education
ASBMB supports the next generation of scientists with degree program accreditation, a certification exam and teaching resources for faculty.
Membership