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ASBMB drives discovery forward in academic, industry and governmental sectors, helping to generate new scientific knowledge today that fuels tomorrow’s biotechnological and medical breakthroughs.
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A grad student in my lab wrote this article sharing her growth in grad school. Amy is fantastic and I am lucky to work with her. www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/...
The tortoise wins: How slowing down saved my Ph.D.
Graduate student Amy Bounds reflects on how slowing down in the lab not only improved her relationship with work but also made her a more productive scientist.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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#ASBMB26 | Present your research alongside other outstanding scientists who are driving research forward and making future discoveries and applications possible.

Late-breaking abstract submission closes tonight at 11:59 p.m. EST.
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Announcement that the late-breaking abstract submission deadline for the 2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting is today, Jan. 15, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
January 16, 2026 at 2:59 AM
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Last day to submit a late-breaking abstract!

Present your research alongside scientists advancing discovery and real-world applications.

✅ Deadline: tonight (Jan. 15) at 11:59 p.m. EST www.asbmb.org/annual-meeti...

📸 #TBT: Memories from past meetings
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January 15, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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The #ASBMB26 late-breaking abstract deadline is tomorrow, Jan. 15!

Be part of the conversation shaping the future — submit your abstract by 11:59 p.m. EST to share your work with thousands of researchers driving discovery in the molecular life sciences.
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A reminder that the late-breaking abstract deadline for the 2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting is tomorrow, Jan. 15 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
January 15, 2026 at 1:44 AM
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“By talking to the public about our work, we can help rebuild a society that acknowledges the significance of science in everyday life and ensures that everyone has access to the information we need for informed decision-making.”
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Barriers to public outreach — and why scientists need to overcome them
When the author began to research why some scientists were hesitant to do this work, four main themes emerged.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Mapping proteins, one side chain at a time
Roland Dunbrack Jr. will receive the ASBMB DeLano Award for Computational Biosciences at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, March 7–10, just outside of Washington, D.C.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:25 AM
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Mapping proteins, one side chain at a time
Roland L. Dunbrack Jr. receives the ASBMB DeLano Award for Computational Biosciences
Mapping proteins, one side chain at a time
Roland Dunbrack Jr. will receive the ASBMB DeLano Award for Computational Biosciences at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, March 7–10, just outside of Washington, D.C.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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Time's almost up! Submit your late-breaking abstract to the @asbmb.bsky.social #asbmb2026 annual meeting by January 15th for consideration! The program and science are going to be stellar!

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2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting
March 7–10, 2026 | National Harbor
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January 13, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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New year. Full impact.

Renew your ASBMB membership for full-year benefits and to support key initiatives—science advocacy and funding, professional development and publishing and programs that support the next generation of researchers.

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Renew your ASBMB membership for 2026
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January 13, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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At the 2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting, you'll hear from leading researchers, innovators, pioneers & emerging scientists across all parts of the field!
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☑️ Submit your late-breaking abstract by Jan. 15: www.asbmb.org/annual-meeti...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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The ASBMB election opened Jan. 5.

🗳️Learn about the candidates running for Treasurer-elect, Councilor & Nominating Committee: www.asbmb.org/asbmb-....

By voting in ASBMB’s annual elections, you can guide ASBMB's future leadership and direction. We encourage you to participate!
2026 voter guide
Learn about the candidates running for Treasurer-elect, Councilor and Nominating Committee.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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Recruit top life science talent at the Career & Education Fair during the 2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting!

📍 National Harbor
🗓️ March 9

Connect with undergrads, grad students, postdocs & established scientists.
➡️ Secure your tabletop by Thurs., Jan. 15!
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A host of a table at the Career and Education Fair at the 2025 ASBMB Annual Meeting talks to two meeting attendees.
January 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Meeting with Members of Congress is one of the most effective ways to advocate for science. Learn how to plan and conduct successful congressional meetings from start to finish in @asbmb.bsky.social's free webinar. Hear insights from FASEB’s Jennifer Zeitzer. Register HERE:
Inside the Meeting: Best Practices for Engaging Policymakers
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to plan and conduct a successful congressional meeting from start to finish.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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ASBMB is debuting its new Transcription Webinar series, aimed at facilitating knowledge exchange and collaboration among researchers in the fields of transcription, chromatin & epigenetics.

➡️Catch the first session on Thursday, Jan. 15. Register now: www.asbmb.org/meetin....
Transcription webinars
Jan. 15, 2026 | 10 a.m. Eastern
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January 11, 2026 at 11:52 PM
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January 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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ASBMB membership runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. By renewing your membership early in the year, you'll receive the full benefits of ASBMB membership and enable important ASBMB initiatives!

➡️Renew today! www.asbmb.org/member...
January 10, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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Free webinar: Best practices for engaging policymakers

Join an insightful webinar on Wednesday (Jan. 14) about how to plan and conduct a successful congressional meeting from start to finish.

☑️ Register now!
Inside the meeting: Best practices for engaging policymakers
Jan. 14, 2026
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January 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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My awesome Co-Program Leader, colleague, and dear friend @rolanddunbrack.bsky.social was featured at @asbmb.bsky.social

Read all about him and the terrific research he leads at the #FoxChaseCancerCenter

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Mapping proteins, one side chain at a time
Roland Dunbrack Jr. will receive the ASBMB DeLano Award for Computational Biosciences at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, March 7–10, just outside of Washington, D.C.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Meet Benjamin Garcia (Ben Garcia), editor-in-chief of ASBMB’s new journal, IBMB!
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Meet the editor-in-chief of ASBMB’s new journal, IBMB
Benjamin Garcia will head ASBMB’s new journal, Insights in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, which will launch in early 2026.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Join us at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria, VA, just a short trip from National Harbor, for the #ASBMB26 closing reception!

Add the closing reception to your cart when you register, and submit a late-breaking abstract by Jan. 15.
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Sunset view of a charming street in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, where the closing reception of the 2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting will be held.
January 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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"My medical history is a testament to the purpose of my biochemical research and a reminder of why science matters: to improve health and livelihoods for all, sometimes including the researchers themselves."
—ASBMB contributor Grace Jones
How pediatric cataracts shaped my scientific journey
Undergraduate student Grace Jones shares how she transformed her childhood cataract diagnosis into a scientific purpose. She explores how biochemistry can bring a clearer vision to others, and how personal history can shape discovery.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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#ASBMB26 fosters cross-disciplinary exchange, creating valuable opportunities to connect & collaborate.

☑️Submit your abstract by Jan. 15 for the opportunity to present your research alongside other outstanding scientists who are driving research forward!
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A graphic announcing that the 2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting late-breaking abstract submission deadline is one week away, on Jan. 15.
January 8, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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This JBC cover image depicts HDAC7 (colored protein) bound on chromatin in complex with Histone H3.3.

➡️ Details: "Inhibition of HDAC7 reprograms the histone H3.3 landscape to induce heterochromatin spreading and DNA replication defects in cancer cells" by Hassan et al.
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This JBC cover image depicts HDAC7 (colored protein) bound on chromatin in complex with Histone H3.3.
January 8, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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One week left 📣
ASBMB Today invites instructors in biochemistry, molecular biology and related fields to reflect on how their own teaching approaches have evolved.

Topics may include active learning, grading redesign and more.
🗓️ Deadline: Jan. 15
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Aubrey Smith, biology professor at Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland, center, checks in with students Kyra McDonald, left, and Diana Urtecho Alvarado, right, as they complete an in-class exercise in May 2023.
January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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The ASBMB election opened Jan. 5.

➡️Learn about the candidates running for Treasurer-elect, Councilor and Nominating Committee: www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/....

🗳️By voting in ASBMB’s annual elections, you can guide ASBMB's future leadership and direction. We encourage you to participate!
2026 voter guide
Learn about the candidates running for Treasurer-elect, Councilor and Nominating Committee.
www.asbmb.org
January 8, 2026 at 12:36 AM