Press Releases
MBoC partners with cell journals in manuscript transfer system
May 16, 2019
Three cell biology journals now allow authors of manuscripts declined at one journal to transfer their submission seamlessly to another publication. Journal of Cell Biology (JCB), Journal of Cell Science…
Lehmann elected ASCB President for 2021
May 10, 2019
Ruth Lehmann was elected by ASCB members to serve as ASCB President in 2021. Lehmann is Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Professor of Cell Biology, HHMI Investigator, Director of the Skirball…
New editor-in-chief named for ASCB’s basic research journal
May 2, 2019
The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) is excited to announce that Matthew D. Welch has been selected to be the new editor-in-chief of its online peer-reviewed basic scientific research…
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.