White House Proposes Shorter F and J Visa Terms | ASCB
The White House proposes shortening time international scientists can remain in U.S. for training with F and J visas.| ASCB
This is a repost of a previous blog post. This is the fourth in a series of blog posts to be released this quarter by the ASCB LGBTQ+ committee under the theme of “Building a Welcoming Community for LGBTQ+ Scientists.” _____________ I am 38 years old, but vividly still remember how it felt to be… The post Becoming an Agent of Change appeared first on ASCB.| | ASCB
We’re excited to announce the formation of the Early Career Editorial Board (ECB) for Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC)! This new initiative brings together a dynamic group of early-career scientists who will contribute to the editorial process, gain valuable experience in scientific publishing, and help shape the future of MBoC. The ECB members will… The post MBoC Establishes Early Career Board—Strengthening Peer Review Culture appeared first on ASCB.| | ASCB
This is a repost of a previous blog post. This is the third in a series of blog posts to be released this quarter by the ASCB LGBTQ+ committee under the theme of “Building a Welcoming Community for LGBTQ+ Scientists.” In this post, postdoctoral fellow Arthur Charles-Orszag shares some thoughts on what it is like… The post Will I be Safe Applying for a Job at Your School? appeared first on ASCB.| | ASCB
The White House proposes shortening time international scientists can remain in U.S. for training with F and J visas.| ASCB
ASCB offers a number of programs and grants to help scientists with public engagement, including webinars, an annual image and video contest, a 90-second Elevator Speech Contest, and both small and large grants for public outreach Outreach, or public engagement, is the nexus between science education, communication, and policy. The common element of all outreach…| 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
ASCB and its research journal, Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC), are proud to recognize the outstanding scientific achievements of early career researchers through the 2025 Paper of the Year Awards and MBoC Early Career Awards. Selected by the MBoC Editorial Board, these honors celebrate the creativity, rigor, and impact of graduate students and postdocs… The post ASCB and MBoC Announce 2025 Paper of the Year Award Winners appeared first on ASCB.| | ASCB
In the last few decades, the scientific establishment has made lengthy strides to ensure representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in research and academia. Queer people belong in science, and many of us are drawn to it because queerness itself is parallel to the scientific process. Engaging in science and being queer both involve challenging accepted modes…| 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
ASCB has a strong reputation in advocacy in life science policy and provides policymakers critical information and advice on life science policy issues.| 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
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
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
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
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
