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President's Message
Joan W. Conaway
April 3, 2025
ASBMB President Joan Conaway presents the society's strategic plan featuring a new mission and vision for 2025-2029.
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ASBMB honors Lawrence Tabak with public service award
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ASBMB honors Lawrence Tabak with public service award

March 26, 2025

He will deliver prerecorded remarks at the 2025 ASBMB Annual Meeting in Chicago.

ASBMB names 2025 JBC/Tabor Award winners
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ASBMB names 2025 JBC/Tabor Award winners

March 24, 2025

The six awardees are first authors of outstanding papers published in 2024 in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.

ASBMB Council roundup: February 2025
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ASBMB Council roundup: February 2025

March 13, 2025

Council met to discuss governance policies, such as the strategic plan, departmental updates and the evolving political climate.

ASBMB names 2025 fellows
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ASBMB names 2025 fellows

Feb. 17, 2025

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology honors 24 members for their service to the society and accomplishments in research, education, mentorship, diversity and inclusion and advocacy.

ASBMB releases statement on sustaining U.S. scientific leadership
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ASBMB releases statement on sustaining U.S. scientific leadership

Jan. 16, 2025

The society encourages the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. government to continue their support of the nation’s leadership in science.

ASBMB Council: Fall roundup
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ASBMB Council: Fall roundup

Jan. 13, 2025

Council met in December to discuss topics including financial planning, operations and infrastructure and programmatic initiatives.

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Charting ASBMB’s vibrant and sustainable future

President Joan Conaway and Treasurer Russell DeBose–Boyd establish a plan to sustain ASBMB’s financial future.
Charting ASBMB’s vibrant and sustainable future

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ASBMB Council approves bylaws updates
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ASBMB Council approves bylaws updates

Jan. 13, 2025

Changes bring society into greater alignment with current and best practice.

A decade of teaching the Art of Science Communication
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A decade of teaching the Art of Science Communication

Jan. 7, 2025

Why now, more than ever, scientists must be able to explain what they do to non-scientists.

Commitment, content and community
President's Message

Commitment, content and community

Jan. 1, 2025

The ASBMB president writes: People join and stay connected with societies for these three major reasons. What does that mean for ASBMB and for you in renewing your membership in 2025?

Member feedback contributes to building a strong ASBMB future
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Member feedback contributes to building a strong ASBMB future

Dec. 12, 2024

An ASBMB survey drew nearly 1,500 responses from members, nonmembers and expired members who want to engage with more science, maintain strong community.

What seems dead may not be dead
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What seems dead may not be dead

Dec. 4, 2024

Vincent Tagliabracci will receive the Earl and Thressa Stadtman Distinguished Scientist Award at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, April 12–15 in Chicago.

Elucidating how chemotherapy induces neurotoxicity
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Elucidating how chemotherapy induces neurotoxicity

Dec. 2, 2024

Andre Nussenzweig will receive the Bert and Natalie Vallee Award at the 2025 ASBMB Annual Meeting, April 12–15 in Chicago.

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