Join us December 14-18, 2024 in San Diego, California for Cell Bio 2024, the joint meeting of ASCB and the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO). This is your opportunity to network with scientists, present your research, explore the exhibit hall, and learn the latest cell biology science and technology.
#CellSpeak 2024: Cell Biology Public Engagement Week
By Quyen Aoh, Steven Del Signore, Laurie Littlepage, and Barbara Sorkin It is imperative for scientists to engage with all spheres of society to ensure that society trusts, understands, and benefits from scientific discoveries. To this end, ASCB is promoting a Public Engagement Week to encourage, support, and publicize the public outreach efforts of its…
Emerging, Uncommon, and Non-model Organisms Questionnaire #3
Blog series organized by Eric Peterman, Michael Onken, Kristen Verhey, and Daniel M. Suter Syd Sattler, PhD Candidate, University of Washington Genome Sciences Department Briefly describe the model you use.Our lab studies early embryogenesis in the African turquoise killifish (N. furzeri). The African turquoise killifish has adapted to an aquatic habitat which dries completely during…
ASCB Announces John Aitchison as New Editor-In-Chief for its Flagship Journal MBoC
The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) is pleased to announce the appointment of John D. Aitchison, PhD, as the next Editor-In-Chief of its flagship journal—Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC)—beginning January 1, 2025. MBoC has served the cell biology community for more than 30 years, providing researchers with constructive feedback and a platform to…
Seventeen distinguished scientists recognized as 2024 ASCB Fellows
The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) is pleased to present its cohort of 17 new Fellows for 2024. Election as a Fellow of ASCB is an honor bestowed upon ASCB members by their peers. The list of Fellow nominees is reviewed and approved by the ASCB Council. The new cohort of ASCB Fellows will…
ASCB Announces 2024 Honorific Awards and Recognition
The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) celebrates these remarkable individuals for their various achievements in the realm of life sciences. ASCB takes immense pride in presenting honorific awards to honor our extraordinary members. These accolades hold special significance as they symbolize the brilliance of our peers in research, education, mentoring, and their unwavering dedication…
MBoC Publishes New Articles on Cell Biology of the Lysosome
ASCB’s scientific journal, Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC) is pleased to present its special collection on Cell Biology of the Lysosome. Lead Editors Michael S. Marks, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania Sergio Grinstein, University of Toronto and Hospital for Sick Children Roberto Zoncu, University of California, Berkeley Sharon Tooze, The Francis Crick Institute Articles
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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