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President's Message
Joan W. Conaway
Jan. 21, 2026
ASBMB president Joan Conaway reflects on 120 years of biochemical discoveries, highlights the launch of the new open-access journal IBMB and underscores the importance of advocacy and fundamental research in driving the next chapter of scientific progress.
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ASBMB names 2026 fellows
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ASBMB names 2026 fellows

Jan. 19, 2026

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

ASBMB welcomes Victoria Forlini as Chief Program and Business Innovation Officer
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ASBMB welcomes Victoria Forlini as Chief Program and Business Innovation Officer

Jan. 14, 2026

She will lead strategy and operations for ASBMB’s journals, annual and small meetings program and higher education and professional development portfolio.

2026 voter guide
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2026 voter guide

Jan. 6, 2026

Learn about the candidates running for Treasurer-elect, Councilor and Nominating Committee.

ASBMB launches Insights in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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ASBMB launches Insights in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Nov. 20, 2025

The new journal will be helmed by Benjamin Garcia as inaugural editor-in-chief and will start accepting submissions in early 2026.

Investing in the future of discovery
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Investing in the future of discovery

Sept. 29, 2025

With a new financial framework, ASBMB aims to expand its impact with innovative programming while also addressing a deficit that, left unchecked, would challenge its financial sustainability

Accelerating breakthroughs with artificial intelligence
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Accelerating breakthroughs with artificial intelligence

Sept. 25, 2025

Scientific progress builds on itself, each breakthrough fueling the next. We explore how AI is accelerating discoveries in research and education, and how ASBMB is preparing to spotlight its impact at the 2026 annual meeting.

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ASBMB Council roundup: August 2025

They discussed financial planning, membership types, higher education trends and society publishing.
ASBMB Council roundup: August 2025

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ASBMB to combine Regular and Industry member types
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ASBMB to combine Regular and Industry member types

Sept. 23, 2025

The newly created Professional member type will offer all the current benefits of Regular and Industry membership.

Top reviewers at ASBMB journals
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Top reviewers at ASBMB journals

Sept. 19, 2025

Editors recognize the heavy-lifters and rising stars during Peer Review Week.

How ASBMB elections work — and what’s changing this year
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How ASBMB elections work — and what’s changing this year

Sept. 11, 2025

Read about the new election timeline and learn more about the process of nominations and voting.

ASBMB names 2026 award winners
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ASBMB names 2026 award winners

Sept. 5, 2025

Check out their lectures at the annual meeting in March in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

ASBMB names 2025 Marion B. Sewer scholarship recipients
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ASBMB names 2025 Marion B. Sewer scholarship recipients

Aug. 21, 2025

Ten undergraduates interested in biochemistry and molecular biology will each receive $2,000 toward their tuition and related educational costs.

Meet the 2025 SOC grant awardees
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Meet the 2025 SOC grant awardees

Aug. 15, 2025

Five science outreach and communication projects received up to $1,000 from ASBMB to promote the understanding of molecular life science.

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