Join us for Cell Bio 2024, the joint meeting of ASCB and the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO). This is your opportunity to network with scientists, present your research, explore the exhibit hall, and learn the latest cell biology science and technology.
MBoC Early Career Researcher Spotlight: Hannah Opalko, PhD
The new research report “Design principles of Cdr2 node patterns in fission yeast cells” was recently selected as an MBoC Highlight. Our interview with the first author Hannah Opalko discusses cell cycle regulation, the beauty of fission yeast, and making the transition from academia to industry. Introduce yourself: I became interested in science through my…
New Member Benefit – Guaranteed Peer Review in MBoC
ASCB members now can enjoy a new benefit – guaranteed peer review. Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC) is more than just the flagship scientific journal of the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)—it’s our community publication for ASCB members and cell scientists around the globe. ASCB members submit quality research manuscripts to MBoC and…
“Be an Advocate for Science” how-to papers
Virtual Meetings With Congress – COVID-19 closed Congressional offices and meant that meetings with Congress became video meetings. Like most of the world, Congressional offices are mostly back to normal. However, video meetings are now options for meeting with Congress. Call Your Member of Congress – Placing a phone call to your member of Congress…
Student Policy and Advocacy Groups
Science policy advocacy should be part of the life of every scientist. Policy makers need to hear from scientists at all career stages. Scientists at every career stage can and should work together to educate government officials and their fellow citizens about the importance of biomedical research. You can start and then lead a policy…
Eric Alpert, Dartmouth University, Wins 2023 ASCB Elevator Pitch Contest
As a scientist working in a research laboratory, it is essential that you are able to explain what you are studying to a broader audience. Indeed, good communication is key to engendering trust between the research community and the general populace. What is an Elevator Pitch? An elevator pitch (or “water cooler speech” or “cocktail…
David Burgess Award Presentation to Xuebiao Yao
This on-demand webinar celebrates and recognizes the winner of The David Burgess Award for Excellence in Inclusivity , Xuebiao Yao–a scientist with a track record of excellence in research and serves a critical role in fostering cell biology research and has demonstrated the importance of inclusion and diversity in science through mentoring, cultural change, outreach,…
Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC)
Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC) is a premier journal for research in all areas of cell biology, from biophysics to genetics to neuroscience. Its 14 online issues per year include Special Issues in the important areas of Quantitative Cell Biology, and Forces on and within Cells. Readers and authors alike benefit from the journal’s review process, which offers authors constructive feedback by working scientists.
CBE—Life Sciences Education (LSE)
CBE—Life Sciences Education (LSE) is a peer-reviewed journal of life science education research and evidence-based practice published by the ASCB in editorial partnership with the Genetics Society of America and partially funded by Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Online and completely free, LSE emphasizes teaching innovations and evidence of their effectiveness and is designed for educators at all levels and across all life science disciplines.
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