Founded in 1906, the ASBMB’s mission is to advance the science of biochemistry and molecular biology and to promote the understanding of the molecular nature of life processes. The society serves the scientific community through:

Publication of scientific and educational journals

Organization of scientific meetings

Advocacy for funding of basic research and education

Support of career development and science education at all levels

Promoting the diversity of individuals entering the scientific workforce

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) recognizes that diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion (DEAI) are vital to the success of the scientific enterprise and therefore must be integrated throughout the organization, the fields of study it represents, and the broader STEM community. The ASBMB is committed to promoting a culture that values DEAI.

Scientists who have varied life experiences provide different insights when faced with complex scientific questions. The ASBMB advocates for equity, accessibility and inclusion of historically excluded groups within BMB and strongly believes people from these groups are critical to advancing science. The society actively strives for both its membership and leadership to reflect the diversity of the global population. The ASBMB is committed to increasing the number of historically excluded scientists in the BMB fields and supporting them as they navigate their education and career.