ASCB Council and Committee Members on the Hill

August 27, 2019
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In June members of the ASCB Council were joined by members of various ASCB committees for a series of meetings on Capitol Hill. The group met with senators, representatives, and congressional staff. The Council members included ASCB President Andrew Murray,…

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Member Spotlight: Damaris N. Lorenzo, PhD

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Institution:University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine How long have you worked in the cell biology field?20 years What is…

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Member Spotlight: Patricia Gama

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Institution:University of Sao Paulo How long have you worked in the cell biology field?32 years What is your field of…

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Watch ASCB’s 2021 year-in-review video

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At the virtual December Council Meeting, Interim Co-CEOs Kevin Wilson and Thea Clarke listed the many accomplishments of ASCB in…

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Biology Research Opportunities in Federal Government Laboratories

February 5, 2021
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The mission of US government research laboratories ranges from protecting our health, to defending our people and resources, to sending…

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Choosing the Right Postdoctoral Position for Your Career

February 5, 2021
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This session will be a panel discussion focused on postdoctoral positions. An important career decision is whether to pursue a…

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