The American Society for Cell Biology

06/08/2026

Be a voice for science in Virginia.

ASCB’s Virginia Virtual Capitol Hill Day on July 14 gives members the chance to meet directly with congressional offices to advocate for policies and funding that support biomedical research and innovation.

Participate from your lab, office, or campus—no travel needed. ASCB provides all the training and resources you need to engage confidently.

Free and exclusive to ASCB members. Register now:

Virginia ASCB members can meet with their elected officials to educate them about the federally funded research in Virginia.

06/05/2026

Planning to present at Cell Bio 2026? Abstract submissions are now open.

Submit by June 9 to be considered for all presentation formats. Late-breaking submissions will be accepted through August 4.

Start your submission:

https://www.ascb.org/cellbio2026/abstracts-2026/

06/04/2026

Scientists, trainees, educators, and research advocates: Your voice is needed.

Proposed federal regulations could dramatically reshape the research enterprise by increasing political oversight of funding decisions, restricting collaborations, limiting conference participation, and changing how scientific results are published.

These proposals are not final. Public comments can make a difference, but the comment period closes July 13.

Read ASCB's action alert and learn how to get involved: https://www.ascb.org/science-policy/proposed-regulations-would-fundamentally-change-american-science/

06/03/2026

Traditional 2D culture systems can’t fully replicate the complexity of the tumor microenvironment. Emerging 3D tissue models are providing researchers with new ways to study cancer progression and treatment response.

Learn more during ASCB’s upcoming webinar, Unlocking Tumor Microenvironment Biology with 3D Tissue Models, on June 17 at 1:00 PM ET.

Free for ASCB members and nonmembers.

Register now:
https://www.ascb.org/ascb-meetings/unlocking-tumor-microenvironment-biology-with-3d-tissue-models/

06/02/2026

Looking to stay current with new approaches in cell biology?

This MBoC Highlight webinar features a keynote by Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz along with lightning talks from early-career scientists working in quantitative cell biology.

June 22 | Free to attend
Register: https://www.ascb.org/ascb-meetings/mboc-highlight-quantitative-cell-biology-with-keynote-by-jennifer-lippincott-schwartz/

06/02/2026

From membraneless organelles to therapeutic discovery, the science of biomolecular condensates is advancing rapidly.

Join ASCB’s webinar, “Phase Separation & Biomolecular Condensates: From Mechanism to Medicine,” on June 3, 2026, at 11:00 am ET for insights into how phase separation is influencing research in neurodegeneration, cancer, signaling, and beyond.

Save your spot today:

Condensates are everywhere in cell biology – yet predicting when they form, how they’re structured, and how to target them therapeutically remains elusive. This webinar closes the gap. What You’ll Learn Gain a mechanistic understanding of how condensates form and are organized — from the int...

06/02/2026

Editor Spotlight: Amy Gladfelter
Duke University

“MBoC welcomes interdisciplinary work addressing fundamental cell biology, offers a thoughtful review process, and provides space for discussion about our scientific culture.”

Explore the journal and submission opportunities at molbiolcell.org

06/01/2026

Sweeping draft regulations released by OMB pose one of the most significant threats to federally funded research in decades. The proposal would affect nearly every aspect of the scientific process. Read more:

New draft federal research regulations could reshape peer review, grant funding, scientific publishing, conference participation, and international collaboration. Learn what's at stake and why comments before the July 13, 2026 deadline matter.

06/01/2026

Scientific breakthroughs don’t happen in isolation.

Even Nobel laureates rely on their community.

Marty Chalfie continues to attend Cell Bio because it strengthens his science—and his connections.

Be part of the community at Cell Bio 2026. https://www.ascb.org/cellbio2026/

05/28/2026

Call for Papers: Cell Biology of the Lysosome

Molecular Biology of the Cell invites submissions for a special focus on lysosome biology. This digital collection will highlight new discoveries in lysosome function, regulation, and disease relevance.

Papers are reviewed as submitted and published online upon acceptance, ensuring rapid dissemination to the cell biology community.

Submit your manuscript: molbiolcell.org/lysosome