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Hope for a cure hangs on research
Amid drastic proposed cuts to biomedical research, rare disease families like Hailey Adkisson’s fight for survival and hope. Without funding, science can’t “catch up” to help the patients who need it most.
Supporting science through advocacy and community building
ASBMB 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.
Seven steps to advocating in your home state
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
In 60 meetings on Capitol Hill, scientists urge legislators to reaffirm support for scientific innovation
Embrace your neurodivergence and flourish in college
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
He will deliver prerecorded remarks at the 2025 ASBMB Annual Meeting in Chicago.
Summer internships in an unpredictable funding environment
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Black excellence in biotech: Shaping the future of an industry
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.
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 and advocacy: What we accomplished in 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’
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
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
The agency must continue to prioritize investigator-initiated, curiosity-driven basic research, society says.
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