Press Releases
Scholarship of Diversity abstracts sought for annual meeting
September 18, 2019
UPDATE: Scholarship of Diversity abstracts sought for Cell Bio Virtual 2020 — An ASCB|EMBO Meeting. The meeting will take place online between Dec. 2-16, 2020. A new general poster session…
Biology education researcher Mary Pat Wenderoth named 2019 Bruce Alberts award winner
September 9, 2019
Mary Pat Wenderoth, a Principal Lecturer in biology at the University of Washington, has been named the 2019 winner of ASCB’s Bruce Alberts Award for Excellence in Science Education. The…
One-day biotech mini-course offers behind-the-scenes look at industry
September 4, 2019
A one-day biotechnology mini-course, presented by the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) and Keck Graduate Institute (KGI), offers a quick peek into this burgeoning industry for those seeking new…
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.