American Society for Cell Biology

Editor Spotlight: Bill Bement “We love MBoC. The review process is transparent and fair, and the journal does a superb job with figures and movies.” Learn more: molbiolcell.org

Have an idea for a Professional Development Session at Cell Bio 2026? Help support the growth and success of scientists across the cell biology community. Submit your proposal by April 10. ascb.org/cellbio2026/se…

ASCB President Rong Li headlines the MBoC Highlight webinar Forces On and Within Cells. April 23, 6–7 pm ET Register: ascb.org/ascb-meetings/…

Microglia matter See how iPSC-derived microglia integrate into 3D human neurospheres to study neuron–glia interactions. Date: March 25 | Time: 12:00 pm ET Free Register: ascb.org/ascb-meetings/…

Editor Spotlight: Patricia Bassereau “MBoC is open to interdisciplinary contributions, helping bring physics concepts and techniques to the broader cell biology community.” See why researchers publish in MBoC: molbiolcell.org

Professional Development Session proposals are now open for Cell Bio 2026. Share ideas on leadership, career growth, innovation beyond the lab, and the future of research and education. Deadline: April 10, 2026 ascb.org/cellbio2026/se…

MBoC Special Issue: Biomolecular Condensates — now accepting submissions! Share your work on how membrane-less condensates form and function in cells. Learn more & submit: molbiolcell.org/biomolecular-c…

Federal funding shapes scientific discovery. Help policymakers understand why research investment matters. Join ASCB’s Texas Virtual Capitol Hill Day on April 22. Register: ascb.org/ascb-meetings/…

Editor Spotlight: Diane Barber “MBoC provides open access to work bridging multiple disciplines, with a strong focus on understanding cell behaviors.” Discover why researchers choose MBoC to share their work: molbiolcell.org

How do cellular forces shape development and aging? Join the MBoC Highlight webinar Forces On and Within Cells with keynote by ASCB President Rong Li. April 23, 6–7 pm ET ascb.org/ascb-meetings/…

Editor Spotlight: Avery August, Cornell University Research: tyrosine kinase signaling and immunity “MBoC publishes well-supported advances regardless of trends, with fair reviews at the pace of the busy scientist.” Explore molbiolcell.org

Editor Spotlight: Avery August Cornell University Research areas: Tyrosine kinase signaling and immunity “MBoC publishes well-supported scientific advances regardless of trends, with fair reviews delivered at the pace of the busy scientist.” molbiolcell.org.

Step-by-step protocol and reproducibility Generate iPSC-derived 3D neurospheres for neuron–glia studies. Date: March 25 | Time: 12:00 pm ET Free Register: ascb.org/ascb-meetings/…

New from MBoC: ZNF787 binds a conserved MIR repeat motif and recruits the NuRD complex to repress nearby genes. A new example of repeat-directed epigenetic regulation. Read more: molbiolcell.org/doi/10.1091/mb…

Last chance to help shape Cell Bio 2026! Scientific session proposals are due February 22. Don’t miss your opportunity to lead a session. ascb.org/cellbio2026/

Advocate for science policy and research funding. Join ASCB’s Texas Virtual Capitol Hill Day on April 22. Free for ASCB members. No travel required. Register: ascb.org/ascb-meetings/…

New from MBoC: Ligand-induced clustering of the copper transporter CTR1 alters membrane mechanics to drive its own endocytosis. A novel self-regulatory mechanism for an ion channel. Read more: molbiolcell.org/doi/10.1091/mb…

Editor Spotlight: Derek Applewhite Reed College Research areas: Cell biology, cytoskeleton, cell motility “MBoC provides high-quality, peer-reviewed articles & advocates for the cell biology community.” Learn more about the journal at molbiolcell.org.

From MBoC… RhoGEF Trio strengthens endothelial barriers by promoting tensile, linear junctions via F-actin organization and Rap1-dependent tension. A potential therapeutic target in vascular disease. molbiolcell.org/doi/10.1091/mb…

Submit to MBoC’s Quantitative Cell Biology Special Issue! We’re seeking research articles and brief reports on quantitative imaging, modeling, computational and biophysical approaches. Details & submission: mbcpapers.org