A virtual meeting series exploring new topics in structural cell biology and cellular regeneration
New Member Benefit – Guaranteed Peer Review in MBoC
ASCB members now can enjoy a new benefit – guaranteed peer review. Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC) is more than just the flagship scientific journal of the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)—it’s our community publication for ASCB members and cell scientists around the globe. ASCB members submit quality research manuscripts to MBoC and…
Eric Alpert, Dartmouth University, Wins 2023 ASCB Elevator Pitch Contest
As a scientist working in a research laboratory, it is essential that you are able to explain what you are studying to a broader audience. Indeed, good communication is key to engendering trust between the research community and the general populace. What is an Elevator Pitch? An elevator pitch (or “water cooler speech” or “cocktail…
David Burgess Award Presentation to Xuebiao Yao
This on-demand webinar celebrates and recognizes the winner of The David Burgess Award for Excellence in Inclusivity , Xuebiao Yao–a scientist with a track record of excellence in research and serves a critical role in fostering cell biology research and has demonstrated the importance of inclusion and diversity in science through mentoring, cultural change, outreach,…
Uncommon / Non-model Organism Questionaire
Blog series organized by Eric Peterman, Michael Onken, Kristen Verhey, and Daniel M. Suter Yelena Bernadskaya, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist, New York University. With contribution from my summer undergraduate student, Nadia Guevara Briefly describe the model you use.Our lab uses the tunicate ascidian Ciona robusta to answer questions about numerous topics ranging from induction of…
ASCB Seeks New Editor-in-Chief for Flagship Journal MBoC
The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) seeks applicants for the next Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC). MBoC is the flagship journal of ASCB, serving the cell biology community for more than 30 years, providing researchers with constructive feedback and a platform to showcase their work to a global audience of…
Bertagnolli Takes NIH Helm
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (@NIH) finally has a new director. On November 7, 2023 the U.S. Senate approved the nomination of Monica Bertagnolli, previously director of the National Cancer Institute (@theNCI) , to be the 17th director of the NIH. Dr. Bertagnolli is only the second woman, along with Bernadine Healy who served…
Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC)
Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC) is a premier journal for research in all areas of cell biology, from biophysics to genetics to neuroscience. Its 14 online issues per year include Special Issues in the important areas of Quantitative Cell Biology, and Forces on and within Cells. Readers and authors alike benefit from the journal’s review process, which offers authors constructive feedback by working scientists.
CBE—Life Sciences Education (LSE)
CBE—Life Sciences Education (LSE) is a peer-reviewed journal of life science education research and evidence-based practice published by the ASCB in editorial partnership with the Genetics Society of America and partially funded by Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Online and completely free, LSE emphasizes teaching innovations and evidence of their effectiveness and is designed for educators at all levels and across all life science disciplines.
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