Mission and Vision
The Biochemical Society aims to promote the advancement of the science of biochemistry within the wider context of the cellular and molecular life sciences. The Society encourages communication among individual scientists, societies and organisations – nationally and internationally.
History
The Biochemical Society was founded in 1911, and became member of FEBS in 1964.
Key offers
Meetings and Events: The Biochemical Society organises a vibrant programme of meetings and events including the flagship annual BioScience meeting and up to 20 focused meetings each year.
BioScience2006 comprises an exciting scientific programme including the Biochemical Journal Centenary Symposium, presentations by internationally renowned speakers, award winning lectures and over 30 symposia covering key topics from across the biosciences. Over 1500 delegates worldwide are expected to attend. Visit http://www.bioscience2006.org/ for further details.
Scholarly Publishing: The Society’s not-for-profit publisher, Portland Press Ltd, publishes journals and books in the molecular and life sciences, including the Society’s flagship journal, Biochemical Journal, which celebrated 100 years of scientific excellence in 2006.
Grants and Funds: Society members may apply for a range of grants and funds, including travel grants to attend scientific meetings (e.g. IUBMB/FEBS) or to make short visits to other laboratories.
Education and Careers Activities: The Society undertakes educational activities aimed at teachers, school and university students. It also provides a wide range of resources including http://www.biochem4schools.org/, an online collection of biochemistry resources for teachers and students.
Membership
The Biochemical Society has a network of over 6000 members worldwide (2005) with approximately 25% of members from outside the UK. There is also a vibrant student membership with over 1300 members (2005)
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in biochemistry and the wider biosciences.
In addition to the Full and Student membership categories, the Society is introducing two new categories of individual membership:
Young Researcher - for those members who have gained their PhD or equivalent within the last 10 years; and
Career Break - for members taking a career/family break of up to one year.
There are also two new group membership categories:
Schools - for schools, colleges and institutions teaching science at 16 plus level; and
Networking - for organisations and institutes with an interest in the biosciences.
Contact Person
Sheila Alink-BrunsdonThe Biochemical Society (UK),3rd Floor, Eagle House, 16 Procter Street, London. WC1V 6NX,Tel. + 44 20 7280 4150 Fax: + 44 20 7280 4167Email
Website
Click here
The Biochemical Society aims to promote the advancement of the science of biochemistry within the wider context of the cellular and molecular life sciences. The Society encourages communication among individual scientists, societies and organisations – nationally and internationally.
History
The Biochemical Society was founded in 1911, and became member of FEBS in 1964.
Key offers
Meetings and Events: The Biochemical Society organises a vibrant programme of meetings and events including the flagship annual BioScience meeting and up to 20 focused meetings each year.
BioScience2006 comprises an exciting scientific programme including the Biochemical Journal Centenary Symposium, presentations by internationally renowned speakers, award winning lectures and over 30 symposia covering key topics from across the biosciences. Over 1500 delegates worldwide are expected to attend. Visit http://www.bioscience2006.org/ for further details.
Scholarly Publishing: The Society’s not-for-profit publisher, Portland Press Ltd, publishes journals and books in the molecular and life sciences, including the Society’s flagship journal, Biochemical Journal, which celebrated 100 years of scientific excellence in 2006.
Grants and Funds: Society members may apply for a range of grants and funds, including travel grants to attend scientific meetings (e.g. IUBMB/FEBS) or to make short visits to other laboratories.
Education and Careers Activities: The Society undertakes educational activities aimed at teachers, school and university students. It also provides a wide range of resources including http://www.biochem4schools.org/, an online collection of biochemistry resources for teachers and students.
Membership
The Biochemical Society has a network of over 6000 members worldwide (2005) with approximately 25% of members from outside the UK. There is also a vibrant student membership with over 1300 members (2005)
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in biochemistry and the wider biosciences.
In addition to the Full and Student membership categories, the Society is introducing two new categories of individual membership:
Young Researcher - for those members who have gained their PhD or equivalent within the last 10 years; and
Career Break - for members taking a career/family break of up to one year.
There are also two new group membership categories:
Schools - for schools, colleges and institutions teaching science at 16 plus level; and
Networking - for organisations and institutes with an interest in the biosciences.
Contact Person
Sheila Alink-BrunsdonThe Biochemical Society (UK),3rd Floor, Eagle House, 16 Procter Street, London. WC1V 6NX,Tel. + 44 20 7280 4150 Fax: + 44 20 7280 4167Email
Website
Click here
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