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ASBMB members call for funding and agency support amidst uncertainty
In 60 meetings on Capitol Hill, scientists urge legislators to reaffirm support for scientific innovation
Embrace your neurodivergence and flourish in college
This guide offers practical advice on setting yourself up for success — learn how to leverage campus resources, work with professors and embrace your strengths.
ASBMB honors Lawrence Tabak with public service award
He will deliver prerecorded remarks at the 2025 ASBMB Annual Meeting in Chicago.
Summer internships in an unpredictable funding environment
With the National Institutes of Health and other institutions canceling summer programs, many students are left scrambling for alternatives. If your program has been canceled or delayed, consider applying for other opportunities or taking a course.
Black excellence in biotech: Shaping the future of an industry
This Black History Month, we highlight the impact of DEI initiatives, trailblazing scientists and industry leaders working to create a more inclusive and scientific community. Discover how you can be part of the movement.
ASBMB releases statement on sustaining U.S. scientific leadership
The society encourages the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. government to continue their support of the nation’s leadership in science.
ASBMB and advocacy: What we accomplished in 2024
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‘Our work is about science transforming people’s lives’
Ann West, chair of the ASBMB Public Affairs Advisory Committee, sits down Monica Bertagnolli, director of the National Institutes of Health.
Applied research won’t flourish without basic science
Three senior figures at the US National Institutes of Health explain why the agency remains committed to supporting basic science and research.
ASBMB weighs in on NIH reform proposal
The agency must continue to prioritize investigator-initiated, curiosity-driven basic research, society says.
ASBMB seeks feedback on NIH postdoc training questions
The National Institutes of Health takes steps toward addressing concerns about support caps, a funding mechanism and professional development.
5 growing threats to academic freedom
From educational gag orders to the decline of tenure-track positions, academic freedom in the United States has been worsening in recent years.
Will Congress revive the China Initiative?
The 2018 program to counter economic espionage raised fears about anti-Asian discrimination and discouraged researchers.
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