BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY: Professional Societies

The Biochemical Society promotes the future of molecular biosciences; facilitating the sharing of expertise, supporting the advancement of biochemistry and molecular biology, and raising awareness of their importance in addressing societal grand challenges.

ACS is one of the world’s largest scientific organizations with more than 155,000 members in 150 countries. Their mission is to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people.

Find resources for undergraduate students, student members, ACS student chapters, and faculty advisors at two- and four-year institutions.

NSYCC 9s devoted to the professional advancement of younger chemists in industry, government laboratories, undergraduate/graduate school, and post-doctoral positions.

The Women Chemists Committee (WCC) serves the membership of the American Chemical Society. It's mission is to attract, retain, develop, promote, and advocate for women to positively impact diversity, equity and inclusion in the Society and the profession.

The ACS Women Chemists of Color Program empowers women chemists of color to maximize their opportunities in the chemical profession while cultivating an environment that fully engages these members.

APS members work at the frontiers of science to advance our understanding of life and health. Their efforts are leading to treatments for the deadliest and most debilitating diseases affecting humans and enhancing our understanding of topics like genetics, neuroscience, obesity and sex differences.

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is an international nonprofit scientific and educational organization. With over 11,000 members, made up of students, researchers, educators and industry professionals, the ASBMB is one of the largest molecular life science societies in the world.

ASCB is an inclusive, international community of biologists studying the cell, the fundamental unit of life.

The American Society of Human Genetics envisions a future where people everywhere realize the benefits of human genetics and genomics research. We work to advance human genetics and genomics in science, health, and society through excellence in research, education, and advocacy.

ASM promotes and advances the microbial sciences. With over 30,000 members, including researchers, educators and health professionals, it is one of the largest life science societies in the world.

ASPB is a professional society devoted to advancing plant science research and education. It publishes three world-class journals and organizes conferences, and other educational activities that are key to the advancement of the science.

The Biophysical Society was founded in 1958 to lead the development and dissemination of knowledge in biophysics. It does so through its many programs, including its meetings, publications, and committee outreach activities.

We advance health and well-being by promoting research and education in biological and biomedical sciences through collaborative advocacy and service to our societies and their members.

SDB is a non-profit professional society dedicated to advancement of the field of developmental biology. Over recent decades, the SDB has grown from a few hundred members to nearly 2000, and has evolved to provide an international forum for research, education and career development in developmental biology and related areas.