Hosted by ASCB’s Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC) journal, this special event highlights cutting-edge research from the MBoC Special Issue “Quantitative Cell Biology,” which features more than 200 publications in this rapidly advancing field. The program includes a keynote presentation by former ASCB President Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, followed by lightning talks from early-career scientists whose exceptional work appears in the issue. Attendees will gain insights into emerging concepts in quantitative cell biology, innovative research methodologies, and interdisciplinary approaches shaping the future of the field.
Learning Outcomes
By participating in this webinar, attendees will:
- Discover innovative research approaches and methodologies in cell biology.
- Strengthen professional communication skills through exposure to diverse presentation styles and scientific storytelling.
- Build connections within the ASCB community by engaging in a collaborative scientific forum.
Keynote Speaker
Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Talk Title: The Power of Quantitative Imaging: from Pictures to Insight
Early Career Speakers
- Marco A. Alfonzo-Méndez, NIH
Article: Spatial and signaling overlap of growth factor receptor systems at clathrin-coated sites - Anna Cassidy, Vanderbilt University
Article: The microtubule GTP-tubulin cap size is modulated during cell division - John Linehan, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Article: Three types of actomyosin rings within a common cytoplasm exhibit distinct modes of contractility - Alina Simerzin, Harvard Medical School
Article: Cell confluency affects p53 dynamics in response to DNA damage
Moderators
- John Aitchison, Editor-in-Chief, Seattle Children’s Research Institute and University of Washington
- Diane Lidke, University of New Mexico
- Alex Mogilner, New York University
Organizer Contact
Yurong Fei-Bloom, Ph.D., Director of Publications
About Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC)
MBoC is ASCB’s flagship journal and has served the global cell biology community for more than 30 years. MBoC provides rigorous, constructive peer review and a platform for researchers to share impactful work with an international audience.
The journal welcomes submissions across all areas of cell biology, including Articles, Brief Reports, Reviews, and Methods & Resources papers. Explore recent publications to see the breadth and depth of innovative science featured in MBoC.
Details
Starts: June 22, 2026 12:00 pm ET
Ends: June 22, 2026 1:00 pm ET
Cost: This event is free for ASCB members and nonmembers to attend.