Make plans now to join us for Cell Bio 2026, the joint meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) and the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO), held December 12-15 in San Diego, California. This is your opportunity to network with scientists, present your research, explore the exhibit hall, and learn the latest in cell biology science and technology.
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ASCB and MBoC Announce 2026 Paper of the Year Award Winners
The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) and its research journal, Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC), are proud to recognize the outstanding scientific achievements of early career researchers through the 2026 Paper of the Year Award and MBoC Early Career Awards. Selected by the MBoC Editorial Board, these honors celebrate the creativity, rigor, and…
Protecting the Proteome: Advances in Protein Quality Control
Every protein begins as a chain of amino acids that must be folded, assembled, transported, and maintained correctly before it can perform its cellular function. When any part of that process goes wrong, damaged or misfolded proteins can accumulate, disrupting cellular activity and threatening cell survival. To protect themselves, cells rely on an interconnected network…
First Step: Senate Votes to Delay White House Research Regulations
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” The Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu is credited with those words, and this week the U.S. Senate took its own first step toward ensuring the White House‘s proposed funding regulations never become policy. As Congress works to pass a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the…
ASCB Announces 2026 Honorific Award Winners
Each year, the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) honors exceptional scientists whose research, mentorship, and leadership are shaping the future of cell biology. From groundbreaking discoveries to tireless advocacy for inclusion and education, these awardees reflect the very best of our community. ASCB’s honorific awards recognize achievements across career stages—from promising graduate students to…
Fifteen Visionary Scientists Named 2026 ASCB Fellows
The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) is proud to announce the election of 15 outstanding scientists as 2026 ASCB Fellows—a prestigious honor recognizing their exceptional contributions to cell biology and the Society. ASCB Fellows are selected by their peers and approved by the ASCB Council, celebrating a career of scientific excellence, leadership, and service…
White House Finalizes Changes to International Student Visa Terms
The White House has announced significant changes to the visa terms for international students holding F, J, and I visas. The new rule, which will take effect on September 15, 2026, will limit F, J, and I visa terms to no more than four years. Currently, these visas remain valid for the duration of a…
Journals
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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