Registration

Attend Cell Bio 2023 in Boston!

Register for Cell Bio 2023 and connect with your colleagues at the largest scientific exchange in cell biology organized by the American Society of Cell Biology (ASCB) and the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO).

When: 
December 2-6, 2023
Location: 
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, MA

Join us and:

  • Engage with colleagues and form new collaborations
  • Immerse yourself in science
  • Discover the latest in new tools and innovation
  • Advance your career

Fees

Become an ASCB member and enjoy the lowest rate on meeting registration. As an ASCB member, save on registration and abstract submission fees, as well as, ASCB's many other member benefits.

Abstract submission fees are NOT included in registration fees and range from $80 to $135. Click here for more information. 

Full Meeting Registration Rates

(Saturday through Wednesday)

Registration Category
Early Registration
(Through Sept. 29)
Regular Registration
(Beginning Sept. 30)
ASCB Members
ASCB Regular Member $340 $440
ASCB Postdoc Member $315 $405
ASCB Grad Student Member $115 $175
ASCB Undergrad Student Member $65 $105
ASCB Educator Member* $50 $60
ASCB Emeritus Member $115 $175
EMBO Members/EMBO Community Members**
EMBO Regular Member $525 $701
EMBO Postdoc Member $393 $512
EMBO Grad Student Member $165 $244
EMBO Undergraduate Member $86 $141
Nonmembers
Regular Nonmember $590 $750
Postdoc Nonmember $575 $610
Grad Student Nonmember $280 $325
Undergrad Nonmember $115 $160

 

One-Day Registration Rates

(Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday)

Registration Category
Early Registration
(Through Sept. 29)
Regular Registration
(Beginning Sept. 30)
ASCB Members
ASCB Regular Member $175 $235
ASCB Postdoc Member $170 $215
ASCB Grad Student Member $65 $95
ASCB Undergrad Student Member $35 $60
ASCB Educator Member* $30 $55
ASCB Emeritus Member $65 $95
EMBO Members/EMBO Community Members**
EMBO Regular Member $175 $235
EMBO Postdoc Member $170 $215
EMBO Grad Student Member $65 $95
EMBO Undergraduate Member $35 $60
Nonmembers
Regular Nonmember $330 $400
Postdoc Nonmember $300 $340
Grad Student Nonmember $150 $175
Undergrad Nonmember $65 $90

 

Registration is nontransferable. Participants are not registered for the meeting until the fees are paid in full. Note: Payment for abstract submission fees is separate from meeting registration fees.

*To receive the Educator rate, you must be an Educator member of the ASCB.

**See "EMBO Member Rates" section below.

ASCB Member Dues

Join or renew your ASCB membership before beginning your registration to receive discounted rates. Registrants must be in good-standing as an ASCB member or member of the EMBO community*. If you register at the nonmember rate and become a member later, ASCB will not refund the difference in registration fees. Contact ascbinfo@ascb.org for questions concerning membership. Member dues are non-refundable.

ASCB Member Dues by Category

Member Category
12-Month Membership
Rates

(Membership valid now through Dec 31, 2023)

(Rates through Sept. 30)

15-Month Membership Rates

(Membership valid Oct 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024)

(Rates begin Oct. 1)

Regular $185 TBD
Postdoctoral $78 TBD
Educator $55 TBD
Student $50 TBD
Undergraduate $26 TBD

Registration is nontransferable. Participants are not registered for the meeting until the fees are paid in full. Note: Abstract submission fee payment is separate from meeting registration fee.  

EMBO Member Rates

EMBO Members and EMBO community members* will receive coupon codes from EMBO communications to register at the discounted rates, equivalent to the ASCB Member registration rate plus the rate of ASCB membership. If you missed these emails and need a coupon code, contact communications@embo.org.

*EMBO Fellows, EMBO Installation Grantees, EMBO Members, Lab Members of EMBO Members, EMBO Young Investigators, Lab Members of EMBO Young Investigators and Installation Grantees

Badge Replacement Policy

Attendees who lose their badge may pick up another one from the Badge Replacement counter in the Registration Area. Attendees must show a photo ID and pay a fee of $15. If an attendee loses the second badge, the attendee will need to re-register for the meeting before receiving another badge. You may pick up a replacement badge during attendee registration hours.

Guest Badge Policy

The ASCB and EMBO allow guests of registered attendees. Guests are defined as non-scientist family member or non-scientist friend. If you are a registered scientist who would like a non-scientist family member or friend to see your invited talk or poster presentation, please visit the ASCB Meeting Management Office in the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center on the day of the talk or presentation to check out a guest badge. The guest badge will only be valid for the day and time of the presentation and will need to be returned afterward. Badges that are not returned will be charged the full conference fee.

Child Attendance Policy

Children of attendees are welcome to attend the meeting with their parent or guardian as long as the child is under the supervision of a parent or guardian at all times. Parents or guardians may bring children under the age of 17 to educational events provided the child does not disrupt the event.

Strollers are allowed in the meeting rooms as long as they do not block aisles or emergency exit doors. Strollers are also allowed in the Exhibit Hall, with the exception of set-up and dismantle times.* Parents and guardians are asked to keep in mind corridors, meeting rooms, and the Learning Center can become crowded. Please be award that small children in strollers are at the same level as someone carrying a postertube, bag, briefcase, umbrella, or other object.

Badges will not be issued to children under the age of 17.

*Under no circumstance are children under the age of 17 allowed in the Exhibit Hall during set-up and dismantle times. This includes children of exhibitors.  

Cancellation Policy

ASCB honors requests for refunds in writing and received by November 21, 2023. Email requests to ascbinfo@ascb.org. Cancellations are subject to a $40 processing fee for regular and postdoc attendees and $20 for students.

Meeting registration is nontransferable.

Questions?

Contact us at ascbinfo@ascb.org.