Press Releases
Fourteen scientists elected to 2021 cohort of ASCB Fellows
September 1, 2021
The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) is pleased to present its cohort of 14 new Fellows for 2021. “ASCB Fellows represent not only top-performing scientists who have contributed significantly…
MBoC solicits papers for Eighth Special Issue on Quantitative Cell Biology
July 21, 2021
Submit a Paper MBoC is now accepting submissions at mbcpapers.org to the Eighth Annual Special Issue on Quantitative Cell Biology. This issue will build on the successes of previous issues published in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2021, and…
ASCB grant funds five new innovative public engagement projects
June 21, 2021
The American Society for Cell Biology is pleased to announce the five 2021 recipients of ASCB Public Engagement Grants, which are funded by Science Sandbox, an initiative of the Simons…
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.
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About ASCB
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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.