American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Founded December 26th, 1906
Founder John Jacob Abel
Location
Members
12,000
Key people
 Steven McKnight: President
Toni Antalis: Treasurer
Karen Allen: Secretary
Employees
41
Website www.asbmb.org

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) is a learned society that was founded on December 26, 1906 at a meeting organized by John Jacob Abel (Johns Hopkins University).[1] The roots of the society were in the American Physiological Society, which had been formed some 20 years earlier.

The ASBMB was originally called the American Society of Biological Chemists, before obtaining its current name in 1987. The society is based in Rockville, Maryland. ASBMB's mission is to advance the science of biochemistry and molecular biology through publication of scientific and educational journals, the organization of scientific meetings, advocacy for funding of basic research and education, support of science education at all levels, and by promoting the diversity of individuals entering the scientific workforce. The organization currently has over 12,000 members.

Publications

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology publishes three research journals and a monthly magazine covering society news and activity updates. ASBMB journals are peer-reviewed and cover research in the fields of microbiology, molecular genetics, RNA-related research, proteomics, genomics, transcription, peptides, cell signaling, lipidomics, and systems biology. All articles are published online as "Papers in Press" upon acceptance.

Meetings

ASBMB hosts and sponsors numerous meetings each year. The annual meeting is held each April in conjunction with the Experimental Biology meeting. Additionally, themed special symposia are organized throughout the year.

Awards

The Mildred Cohn Award in Biological Chemistry was established in 2013 to honor the scientific achievements of Mildred Cohn, the first female president of the society. The award of $5,000 is presented annually to a scientist who has made substantial advances in understanding biological chemistry using innovative physical approaches. The recipient is expected to deliver the Mildred Cohn Award lecture at the annual meeting. [8]

Recipients:

Advocacy

The Public Affairs Office works with the PAAC to advocate for increased research budgets for the major governmental funding agencies, primarily the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. ASBMB has developed a set of recommendations[9] for pre-medical course requirements consistent with the new Medical College Admission Test. Advocacy efforts also focus on protecting the conditions that promote a successful research environment. In addition, the office works to maintain a healthy relationship between ASBMB members, government officials, and the public in order to foster awareness of the importance of science to everyday life.

References

  1. ↑ Bradshaw, R. A., Hancock, C. C., Kresge, N. (2009) The ASBMB Centennial History: 100 Years of the Chemistry of Life
  2. ↑ MCP Mission Statement
  3. ↑ Ralph A. Bradshaw and Alma L. Burlingame,"Welcome, HUPO" Molecular & Cellular Proteomics 6:951, 2007.
  4. ↑ Ping, Rolf Apweiler and John Bergeron,MCP and HUPO: An Era of New Partnership, Molecular & Cellular Proteomics 6:951-952, 2007.
  5. ↑ MCP Supplement: HUPO 4th Annual World Congress, August 29-September 1, 2005, Munich
  6. ↑ Special Issue: 8th International Symposium On Mass Spectrometry In The Life Sciences
  7. ↑ About The Journal of Lipid Research: AIM AND SCOPE
  8. ↑ "Mildred Cohn Award in Biological Chemistry". American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  9. ↑ Charles Brenner and Dagmar Ringe, "Response to the New MCAT: ASBMB Premedical Curriculum Recommendations" "ASBMB Today" 12-14, March 2012

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See also

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