| Founder(s) | John Jacob Abel |
|---|---|
| Founded | December 26th, 1906 |
| Location | Bethesda, Maryland |
| Key people | Suzanne Pfeffer: President Merle S. Olson: Treasurer Mark Lemmon: Secretary |
| Members | 12,000 |
| 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.
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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.
ASBMB hosts and sponsors numerous meetings each year. The annual meeting is held each April in conjunction with the FEBS meeting. Additionally, special symposia are organized throughout the year.
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. 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.