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Policy

President's Message
Joan W. Conaway
June 18, 2025
ASBMB President Joan Conaway calls on scientists to take action as funding cuts and policy shifts threaten the U.S. research enterprise, emphasizing the power of community advocacy and persistence in protecting the future of science.
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Seven steps to advocating in your home state
Science Communication

Seven steps to advocating in your home state

June 4, 2025

Find out how to schedule, prepare for and conduct a productive district office meeting to communicate the importance of fundamental scientific research funding to your representatives.

ASBMB members call for funding and agency support amidst uncertainty
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ASBMB members call for funding and agency support amidst uncertainty

May 21, 2025

In 60 meetings on Capitol Hill, scientists urge legislators to reaffirm support for scientific innovation

Embrace your neurodivergence and flourish in college
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Embrace your neurodivergence and flourish in college

April 14, 2025

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
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ASBMB honors Lawrence Tabak with public service award

March 26, 2025

He will deliver prerecorded remarks at the 2025 ASBMB Annual Meeting in Chicago.

Summer internships in an unpredictable funding environment
Professional Development

Summer internships in an unpredictable funding environment

March 14, 2025

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
Observance

Black excellence in biotech: Shaping the future of an industry

Feb. 28, 2025

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.

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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 releases statement on sustaining U.S. scientific leadership

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ASBMB and advocacy: What we accomplished in 2024
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ASBMB and advocacy: What we accomplished in 2024

Dec. 27, 2024

PAAC members met with policymakers to advocate for basic scientific research, connected some fellow members with funding opportunities and trained others to advocate for science.

‘Our work is about science transforming people’s lives’
Interview

‘Our work is about science transforming people’s lives’

Dec. 17, 2024

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
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Applied research won’t flourish without basic science

Oct. 6, 2024

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
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ASBMB weighs in on NIH reform proposal

Sept. 25, 2024

The agency must continue to prioritize investigator-initiated, curiosity-driven basic research, society says.

ASBMB seeks feedback on NIH postdoc training questions
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ASBMB seeks feedback on NIH postdoc training questions

Sept. 18, 2024

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
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5 growing threats to academic freedom

Aug. 18, 2024

From educational gag orders to the decline of tenure-track positions, academic freedom in the United States has been worsening in recent years.

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