As the premier international meeting in the field of cell biology, the ASCB Annual Meeting is intended for scientists and students in academia, industry, government, and higher education. Over 100 scientific sessions and 3,500 poster presentations cover a variety of scientific areas within the discipline. With opportunities to learn about the latest research and network with peers, the ASCB Annual Meeting appeals to the diverse interests of the international cell biology community.
Attendees view the ASCB Annual Meeting as the place to:
- Hear and discuss the most exciting research discoveries in cell biology—in detail
- Gain a broad view of research in the field
- Network with senior scientists and others
- See friends and colleagues
- Gain valuable career development advice/knowledge
- Visit over 350 commercial and nonprofit exhibits offering new products and services
- Look for a job, fellowship, postdoctoral position, or new collaborator
- Improve teaching knowledge and skills
- Recruit and/or interview job candidates
- Attend sessions of special interest to minorities and women
- Learn where and how to apply, and advocate for, research funding

August 1
Special Interest Subgroup Applications
August 7
Regular Abstract Submission
(for minisymp talk consideration)
August 7
Travel Award Applications
September 3
Regular Abstract Submission
(for poster consideration)
October 7
Early Registration
October 16
Late Abstract Deadline
October 29
Exhibitor Hotel Reservations
November 14
Room Share
November 19
Hotel Reservations
November 20
Registration Cancellation