Press Releases
Cell Bio 2022—Expect the Unexpected
October 25, 2022
Cell Bio 2022–the joint meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) and European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)—returns to the in-person format and will take place in Washington, DC,…
ASCB partners with Multiview to grow communication with cell biology community
October 24, 2022
The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) is pleased to announce that it has begun a partnership with Multiview, the largest digital publisher and marketing provider for associations, to enhance…
Eighteen distinguished scientists recognized as 2022 ASCB Fellows
September 1, 2022
The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) is pleased to present its cohort of 18 new Fellows for 2022. “The 2022 ASCB Fellows are individuals who have contributed broadly and…
Policy Statements
ASCB has a strong reputation as a leader in life science policy and as a “go-to” group for state, national, and international policymakers in need of critical information or advice on life science policy issues.
White Papers and Position Papers
One way ASCB educates government officials is through publication of Position Papers outlining ASCB’s position on critical science-related issues. ASCB Public Policy Committee Taskforces also produce White papers on specific topics of interest to the cell biology community.
ASCB Letters and Official Policy Comments
The ASCB also sends official letters in response to official requests for comment from agencies like the NIH and the NSF and to policymakers in Congress and federal agencies.
To read recent letters and policy comments by the ASCB, go to Letters and Official Policy Comments.
Media Inquiries
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About ASCB
Rebecca Alvania, CEO
Erika Holzbaur, President
ASCB’s mission is to lead a diverse, global and multidisciplinary scientific community focused on the cell, the basic unit of all life. ASCB has 8,500 members and members in 57 countries around the world.