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Oct. 26: ASBMB Lipid Research Division Seminar Series

The ASBMB Lipid Research Division features the work of young investigators in this monthly seminar. If you are interested in presenting, please contact John Burke. Register once to access the whole series.

• Oct. 26: , Sachin Katti, Texas A&M University

Oct. 26: Webinar about women’s dead-end work

Across industries, jobs and levels of seniority, women carry a heavier load of tasks that support the organization but do not advance careers. In this discussion, we’ll explore why this happens and what you can do to manage your nonpromotable tasks. The first 20 people who register for the webinar will receive the book "." One of the authors, Laurie Weingart, will be a speaker. Register.

Oct. 27: Networking at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Join members of the University of Nebraska biosciences community in a day of talks and networking aimed at helping graduate students and postdocs prepare for careers in research and teaching. Participants are encouraged to join this ASBMB event in person; however, a Zoom link will be available to those who wish to attend virtually. Lunch and breakfast will be provided. See the speaker lineup and register.

Nov. 2: ASBMB Virtual Career Expo

Save the date for the ASBMB Career Expo. This virtual event aims to highlight the diversity of career choices available to modern biomedical researchers. No matter your career stage, this expo will provide a plethora of career options for you to explore while simultaneously connecting you with knowledgeable professionals in these careers. Each 60-minute session will focus on a different career path and will feature breakout rooms with professionals in those paths. Attendees can choose to meet in a small group with a single professional for the entire session or move freely between breakout rooms to sample advice from multiple professionals. Sessions will feature the following five sectors: industry, government, science communication, science policy and other. The expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern on Nov. 2. Register.

Nov. 7: Webinar on debunking misinformation

This ASBMB webinar will provide an overview of the science of misinformation and strategies for debunking misinformation. John Cook, research assistant professor at the Center for Climate Change Communication at George Mason University, founder of Skeptical Science website, and co-author of will be the featured presenter. Cook will apply debunking strategies to misinformation that occurs with biochemistry and molecular biology topics. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions about how to apply these strategies to their own research, and just in time for Thanksgiving dinner interactions with friends and family! Register.

Nov. 10: Webinar on DEI in precision medicine

Advancements in DNA sequencing technologies have enabled a new era in precision medicine. However, current DNA databases do not represent the diversity of human species. In this ASBMB webinar, we will discuss current strategies, recent success and the road ahead at both national and state levels to move toward a more diverse, equitable and inclusive precision medicine initiative. See the speaker lineup and register.

Nov. 14: ASBMB fellows nominations due

Fellows of the ͵ÅÄ͵¿ú and ͵ÅÄ͵¿ú Biology are recognized for their contributions to the society and their contributions advancing the molecular life sciences, whether that's through research, education and mentorship, or other forms of service to the scientific community. The deadline for nominations is Nov. 14. Learn more.

ASIP virtual seminars of interest

The American Society for Investigative Pathology is running a series of young investigator keynote talks through the end of the year. Here's the lineup.

Nov. 16: Modeling Glut1 Deficiency Syndrome at the Human Blood-Brain Barrier In Vitro Using CRISPR-Cas9 Edited Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells — Iqra Pervaiz, Texas Tech University of Health Sciences

Dec. 14: Mechanisms of IL-6-driven Endothelial Dysfunction — Ramon Bossardi Ramos, Albany Medical College

Nov. 30: On-time abstracts due for #DiscoverBMB

If you're planning to present your work at , the ASBMB's new annual meeting, the regular abstract-submission deadline is Nov. 30. All accepted abstracts will be published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Also, ASBMB members presenting as first authors are encouraged to for the following awards, also by Nov. 30:

Not an ASBMB member? Join today to take advantage of these awards and registration discounts.

Dec. 6: Deuel lipids meeting early registration deadline

The ASBMB Deuel conference is a must-attend event for leading lipids investigators — and for scientists who’ve just begun to explore the role of lipids in their research programs. This event will bring together a diverse array of people, including those who have not attended Deuel or perhaps any lipid meeting before. The conference is a forum for the presentation of new and unpublished data, and attendees enjoy the informal atmosphere that encourages free and open discussion. Interested scientists are invited to attend and encourage trainees to submit abstracts by Jan. 10. Learn more.

Reminder: It's time to renew your ASBMB membership

Please take a moment to . Contact us at membership@asbmb.org or 240-283-6604 if you need assistance.

Call for virtual scientific event proposals

The ASBMB provides members with a virtual platform to share scientific research and accomplishments and to discuss emerging topics and technologies with the BMB community.

The ASBMB will manage the technical aspects, market the event to tens of thousands of contacts and present the digital event live to a remote audience. Additional tools such as polling, Q&A, breakout rooms and post event Twitter chats may be used to facilitate maximum engagement.

Seminars are typically one to two hours long. A workshop or conference might be longer and even span several days.

Prospective organizers may submit proposals at any time. Decisions are usually made within four to six weeks.

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Take over the JLR Twitter account

If you are a graduate student, postdoc or early-career investigator interested in hosting a , . You can spend a day tweeting from the Journal of Lipid Research's account () about your favorite lipids and your work.