“ASCB®,” “The American Society for Cell Biology®,” “ASCB AN INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR CELL BIOLOGY®,” “Molecular Biology of the Cell®,” and “DORA®” are registered trademarks of The American Society for Cell Biology. “The Cell: An Image LibraryTM” is a common law trademark of The American Society for Cell Biology.| ASCB
The American Society for Microbiology (ASM), the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) and the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) are deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court’s fractured ruling that permits the Administration, for now, to cancel nearly $800 million in NIH grants. This decision… The post Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in American Public Health Association v. NIH appe...| | ASCB
As I finish up my time as the CEO of the American Society for Cell Biology, I want to express my deep gratitude to all of you for making this role such a privilege. Serving the cell biology community has been an extraordinary experience. Before becoming CEO, I knew this field well. As the former… The post A Personal Message to the ASCB Community appeared first on ASCB.| | ASCB
MBoC Perspective blog posts are a series of articles that explore forward-looking ideas, emerging trends, and provocative questions shaping the future of cell biology. Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC) is ASCB’s office scientific journal. Author: Shreya S. Bellampalli, Vikram Joshi, Gennadiy Fonar & Arthur BeyderMonitoring Editor: Keith Kozminski Abstract Enteroendocrine cells (EECs) of the gastrointestinal epithelium serve as a unique… The post MBoC Perspectives & Reviews...| | ASCB
The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) is proud to announce the election of 14 outstanding scientists as 2025 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…| ASCB
ASCB has a strong reputation in advocacy in life science policy and provides policymakers critical information and advice on life science policy issues.| ASCB
“ASCB®,” “The American Society for Cell Biology®,” “ASCB AN INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR CELL BIOLOGY®,” “Molecular Biology of the Cell®,” and “DORA®” are registered trademarks of The American Society for Cell Biology. “The Cell: An Image LibraryTM” is a common law trademark of The American Society for Cell Biology.| ASCB
The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Miriam Segura, PhD, as the next Editor-In-Chief of its education journal—CBE—Life Sciences Education (LSE) —beginning August 1, 2025. LSE has become the pioneering and leading journal in life sciences education research since its launch 20 years ago. Dr. Segura is a Professor… The post ASCB Announces Miriam Segura as New Editor-In-Chief for Its Education Journal CBE-Life Sciences Education (...| | ASCB
ASCB and three other major life science organizations have submitted a friend of the court brief to the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS), opposing a White House request that SCOTUS pause a recent federal court ruling in Boston. The four groups are the ASCB, the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), the American Society… The post ASCB to Supreme Court: Don’t Block NIH Diversity Grant Decision appeared first on ASCB.| | ASCB
Each year, the American Society for Cell Biology 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 trailblazing… The post ASCB Announces 2025 Honorific Award Winners appeared first on ASCB.| | ASCB
Fourteen Republican Senators have written to Russell Vought, Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB)—the agency responsible for developing the President’s annual budget proposal and overseeing its implementation—urging him to “ensure the timely release of all FY25 NIH appropriations in accordance with congressional intent.” Among the 14 signers are eight members…| ASCB
The ASCB and three other life science organizations filed an amicus brief opposing the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) request to pause the judicial ruling in American Public Health Association v. NIH, pending its appeal. The initial ruling by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts struck down the NIH actions that resulted… The post UPDATE: ASCB, Others File Brief Opposing Administration Request to Halt Judge’s Ruling appeared first on ASCB.| | ASCB
Writing a how-to guide for navigating STEM as a nonbinary grad student who uses they/them pronouns should come easily to me as a nonbinary grad student, right? I’ve hosted multiple “Trans and Nonbinary in Academia” panel workshops, I’m president of the Queer Grad Club, and I have years of lived experience… so it should be…| ASCB
Apply for up to $1000 to promote science outreach projects, like student visits to labs, organizing science fairs, or other ideas for engaging the public.| ASCB
ASCB is an inclusive, international community for cell biology, composed of biologists studying the cell, the fundamental unit of life.| ASCB
In 2022, our small but passionate team took its first bold step into the world of science outreach, thanks to the support of IndiaBioscience Outreach Grants (IOG). We were excited to be one of five teams across India to win this award and were overjoyed to take science outside the walls of the lab. With…| ASCB
About the SeriesThis blog series highlights ASCB members who have published in Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC), showcasing their research and the impact of their work. My Midbody Odessey A Mid What? In the spring of 1968, I looked forward to college graduation, and to graduate school. I had been offered a fellowship at…| ASCB
The White House has proposed the creation of a new federal employee category—Schedule F, or Policy/Career—that would reclassify thousands of existing career civil service positions as policymaking roles. This change would make these positions subject to presidential appointment and removal, rather than being protected nonpartisan roles. Implications for federal science agencies are serious. Under this…| ASCB
Along with supporting important scientific discoveries, federally funded scientific research has significant impact on state and local economies. It is estimated that, on average, every $1 of National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported research results in $2.56 of local economic activity. Not only does an NIH grant pay the salaries of lab personnel, who in turn…| ASCB
Amicus Brief Filed in Support of Suit Calling for Immediate Funding Restoration WASHINGTON, DC – Four leading life science organizations, including the ASCB, filed an amicus brief today asking the court to hold recent executive orders resulting in termination of grants supporting young scientists as unlawful and to order the National Institutes of Health (NIH)…| ASCB
Elizabeth Chen of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center has been elected by ASCB members to serve as President of the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) in 2027. She will first serve as President-Elect on the ASCB Executive Committee beginning in 2026. Also elected was Andrew Ewald of the Johns Hopkins University School…| ASCB
Most members of Congress have never been in a biomedical research laboratory. In these stressful times, inviting one of your Congressional representatives to tour your lab can be very important by providing them with a better understanding of the importance of the federally funded life science research done in their state by their constituents. Most…| ASCB
Discover insights from members of ASCB's Women in Cell Biology (WICB) Committee on the essential role ASCB and WICB play in fostering career growth and professional development.| ASCB
More than 160 cell biologists gathered at the University of Florida, Gainesville for the 3rd Annual Florida Translational Cell Biology Symposium.| ASCB
