Cell Biology

The study of cells of organisms.

Resources in this category:

American Society for Cell Biology
http://www.ascb.org/

"The Society's objective is to provide for the exchange of scientific knowledge in the area of cell biology. It does so through the scholarly dissemination of research at its Annual Meeting and in its publications, and strives to ensure the future of basic scientific research by providing training and development opportunities for students and young investigators, and also by keeping Congress and the American public informed on the importance of biomedical research." This site has information about membership in the organization, its publications, upcoming meetings, and offers an extensive career placement service.

Biophysical Society
http://www.biophysics.org/

This society provides a forum for professionals to discuss aspects of biophysics through its scholarly journal Biophysics Journal, annual conferences, and society newsletters and newsgroups. "The Society's membership includes biochemists, cell biologists, molecular biologists, neuroscientists, animal and plant physiologists, structural biologists, as well as chemists, engineers, mathematicians, physical chemists and physicists."

This site offers information on membership in the society, career placement information, and a list of undergraduate and graduate institutions that offer programs in biophysics.

British Society for Cell Biology
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/kis/schools/life_sciences/biomed/bscb/t...

"The British Society for Cell Biology exists to promote the advance of research in all branches of cell biology and to encourage the interchange of information. The Society organises and supports meetings and conferences relevant to cell biology and plays an increasing role in raising awareness of science policy issues in the UK."

This site provides information about membership and upcoming meetings and conferences.

Histochemical Society
http://www.histochemicalsociety.org/

"The Histochemical Society is an organization of scientists founded in 1950 devoted to the study of cell and tissue biology with molecular and morphological techniques."

This site gives information about membership, upcoming meetings, and awards given by the society. Find out the latest in the society by reading the online newsletter and reading the "News from Our Members and Colleagues" section.

Society for Leukocyte Biology
http://www.leukocytebiology.org/

"The goals of the Society are to promote the discipline of leukocyte biology by promoting research and scientific endeavor in the field, promoting the study of leukocyte biology by young investigators, promoting the field to a wide audience, including other scientists and people interested in science, promoting and extending current understanding of the importance of leukocyte biology, particularly in regard to the physiology of these cells and their relationship to the immune system, promoting education and further understanding of leukocytes' importance in diseases and their application to biotechnology."

This site has job postings, membership news, and information about joining the society.