Best ASBMB Podcasts (2024)

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David Roos: Alice and C.C. Wang Award in Molecular Parasitology 33:28

6M ago33:28

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The Alice and C.C. Wang Award in Molecular Parasitology recognizes established investigators who are making seminal contributions to the field of molecular parasitology. David S. Roos is a professor of biology at the University of Pennsylvania. His laboratory studies the biochemistry, cell biology, molecular genetics, genomics and evolutionary biol…

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Judith Simcox: Walter A. Shaw Young Investigator Award in Lipid Research 24:24

6M ago24:24

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The Walter A. Shaw Young Investigator Award in Lipid Research recognizes outstanding research contributions in the area of lipids by a young investigator. Judith Simcox is an assistant professor of biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Her lab studies plasma lipids that regulate metabolic disease and explores how these lipids functio…

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Bruce Stillman: Earl and Thressa Stadtman Distinguished Scientist Award 30:28

6M ago30:28

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*The award lecture and its accompanying slides are also available to watch here: https://youtu.be/AmP_8FG0dDU.The Earl and Thressa Stadtman Distinguished Scientist Award is awarded to a distinguished scientist for their outstanding achievement in basic research in the fields encompassed by the ASBMB. Bruce Stillman is president and chief executive …

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Tamás Balla: Avanti Award in Lipids 29:51

6M ago29:51

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The Avanti Award in Lipids recognizes outstanding research contributions in the area of lipids. Tamás Balla is a senior investigator at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. He leads the Section on Molecular Signal Transduction, which studies the spatial and temporal organization of cellular membrane l…

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Peter Kennelly: ASBMB William C. Rose Award for Exemplary Contributions to Education 19:15

6M ago19:15

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*The award lecture and its accompanying slides are also available to watch here: https://youtu.be/h8-_Kyqyoq0.The ASBMB William C. Rose Award for Exemplary Contributions to Education recognizes an individual who demonstrates an exceptional contribution to the teaching of biochemistry and molecular biology. Peter J. Kennelly is a professor at the Vi…

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Shana Stoddard: Ruth Kirschstein Diversity in Science Award 19:41

6M ago19:41

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*The award lecture and its accompanying slides are also available to watch here: https://youtu.be/XmjU5aXYtjU.The Ruth Kirschstein Diversity in Science Award honors an outstanding scientist who has shown a sustained commitment to breaking down local and/or systemic barriers against scientists and students from historically marginalized or excluded …

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Nozomi Ando: ASBMB Mildred Cohn Young Investigator Award 26:10

6M ago26:10

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The ASBMB Mildred Cohn Young Investigator Award recognizes outstanding research contributions to biochemistry and molecular biology. Nozomi Ando is an associate professor at Cornell University’s chemistry and chemical biology department. Her lab works on new structural biology methods, such as diffuse scattering analysis of X-ray diffraction images…

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Eytan Ruppin: 2023 DeLano Award in Computational Biology 28:11

6M ago28:11

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*The award lecture and its accompanying slides are also available to watch here: https://youtu.be/-SEHPd6UwCE.The DeLano Award for Computational Biosciences is given to a scientist for the most accessible and innovative development or application of computer technology to enhance research in the life sciences at the molecular level. Ruppin is a com…

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Margaret Phillips: Herbert Tabor Research Award 28:54

6M ago28:54

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*The award lecture and its accompanying slides are also available to watch here: https://youtu.be/fM6aPNO8MxY.The Herbert Tabor Research Award is given for outstanding, innovative accomplishments in biological chemistry and molecular biology and contributions to the community of scientists. Margaret Phillips is chair of the biochemistry department …

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Hao Wu: Bert & Natalie Vallee Award in Biomedical Science 20:31

6M ago20:31

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*The award lecture and its accompanying slides are also available to watch here: https://youtu.be/brIHwjoGqRc.The Bert & Natalie Vallee Award in Biomedical Science is awarded to an established scientist for outstanding accomplishments in basic biomedical research. Hao Wu is a professor at Harvard Medical School. Wu’s lab uses cryo-electron microsco…

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Adele Wolfson: ASBMB Sustained Leadership Award 7:43

6M ago7:43

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The ASBMB Sustained Leadership Award recognizes individuals with a strong commitment to advancing the careers of women in biochemistry and molecular biology along with demonstrated excellence in research and/or service. Learn more: https://www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/opinions/050924/learning-to-listen.…

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John Boothroyd | How one eukaryote invades and co-opts the cells of another 26:12

2y ago26:12

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John Boothroyd, a professor and administrator at Stanford University, won the 2022 Alice and C. C. Wang Award in Molecular Parasitology, which recognizes established investigators who are making seminal contributions to the field of molecular parasitology. Boothroyd leads a lab that studies the pathogenesis of parasitic infections, in particular To…

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Tatyana Sharpee | Hyperbolic geometry in biological systems 27:21

2y ago27:21

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Tatyana Sharpee, a professor and chair at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, won the 2022 DeLano Award for Computational Biosciences, which recognizes the most accessible and innovative development or application of computer technology to enhance research in the life sciences at the molecular level. Sharpee’s lab studies how the brain and o…

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Susan Taylor | My journey with cAMP-dependent protein kinase 29:56

2y ago29:56

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Susan S. Taylor, a distinguished professor at the University of California, San Diego, won the 2022 Herbert Tabor Research Award, which is given for excellence in biological chemistry and molecular biology and contributions to the community of scientists. Taylor has done pioneering structural studies of protein kinase A, revealing fundamental theme…

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Tracy Johnson | Beyond diversity: building a culture of inclusion in science 30:35

2y ago30:35

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Tracy Johnson, dean of life sciences and a professor at UCLA and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute professor, won the 2022 Ruth Kirschstein Diversity in Science Award, which the ASBMB Minority Affairs Committee gives to an outstanding scientist who has shown a strong commitment to the encouragement of underrepresented minorities to enter the scient…

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Elaine Fuchs | Tissue stem cells: survival of the fittest 28:51

2y ago28:51

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Elaine Fuchs, a professor at the Rockefeller University and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator, won the 2022 Bert and Natalie Vallee Award in Biomedical Science. Established in 2012 by the Bert and Natalie Kuggie Vallee Foundation, this award recognizes outstanding accomplishments in basic biomedical research. She presented her award le…

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J. Martin Bollinger Jr. | Progress Toward Understanding Protein Control of Reaction Outcome 35:52

2+ y ago35:52

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J. Martin Bollinger Jr., a professor at the Pennsylvania State University, won the 2022 William C. Rose Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to biochemical and molecular biological research and a demonstrated commitment to the training of younger scientists. He presented his award lecture, "Progress Toward Understanding Protein Control…

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Alex Toker | PI 3-Kinase signaling: A journey in three AKTs 35:09

2+ y ago35:09

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Alex Toker, winner of the 2022 Avanti Award in Lipids, which recognizes outstanding lipid research contributions, presented his lecture, "PI 3-Kinase signaling: A journey in three AKTs," on Monday, April 4, at the 2022 ASBMB Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with Experimental Biology, in Philadelphia. Learn more about his work: https://www.asbmb.…

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Janet Smith | Flavivirus NS1: Structure and function of an enigmatic virulence factor 22:41

2+ y ago22:41

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Janet Smith, a professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, associate director of the UM Life Sciences Institute and scientific director of the GM/CA beamlines at the Argonne synchrotron, won the 2022 Mildred Cohn Award in Biological Chemistry, which honors scientists at all stages of their careers who have made substantial advances in u…

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Kathleen Collins | Telomerase holoenzymes 28:23

2+ y ago28:23

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Kathleen Collins, winner of the 2022 Earl and Thressa Stadtman Distinguished Scientist Award, presented her lecture, "Telomerase holoenzymes" on Monday, April 4, at the 2022 ASBMB Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with Experimental Biology, in Philadelphia. Learn more about her work: https://www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/people/122121/telomerase-stud…

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Joseph Provost | It's all about the students 34:52

2+ y ago34:52

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Joseph Provost, winner of the 2022 ASBMB Exemplary Contributions to Education Award, presented his lecture, "It's all about the students," on Sunday, April 3, at the 2022 ASBMB Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with Experimental Biology, in Philadelphia. Learn more about his work: https://www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/people/121421/provost-makes-chem…

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Michael Airola | Snapshots of lipid synthesis and fat storage 19:29

2+ y ago19:29

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Michael Airola, winner of the 2022 Walter A. Shaw Young Investigator Award in Lipid Research, presented his lecture, "Snapshots of lipid synthesis and fat storage" on Sunday, April 3, at the 2022 ASBMB Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with Experimental Biology, in Philadelphia. Learn more about his work: https://www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/people/…

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Robert Farese & Tobias Walther | The phase of fat: Mechanisms and physiology of lipid storage 35:44

2+ y ago35:44

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Robert V. Farese Jr. and Tobias C. Walther won the 2022 ASBMB–Merck Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to research in biochemistry and molecular biology. The pair’s joint lab studies lipid homeostasis and storage and neurodegeneration. Farese and Walther are professors at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Pub…

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Greg Wang | Chromatin-based modulations underlying gene regulation and pathogenesis 28:51

2+ y ago28:51

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Greg G. Wang, a professor at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and member of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, won the 2022 ASBMB Young Investigator Award, which recognizes outstanding research contributions to biochemistry and molecular biology and contributions to the community of scientists. Wang’s lab studies how…

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On-the-bench training 26:59

3y ago26:59

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Apprenticeships offer pathways into biotechnology for a growing number of students. How does the training model work, why are policymakers excited about it, and who wants to be an apprentice? Laurel Oldach, a science writer for the ASBMB, and Sarina Neote, ASBMB's science policy manager, have the story. Read their ASBMB Today article to learn even …

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Pipettes and Politics - COVID-19 Special Edition 11 22:52

4+ y ago22:52

22:52

Host Benjamin Corb interviews the National Institutes of Health's Director of the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) Dr. Noni Byrnes. They discuss how the CSR has moved to an all remote peer review process during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, and how peer reviewers are adopting to this newer format.Benjamin Corb - @bwcorb on twitterNoni Byrnes (CSR…

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Pipettes and Politics - COVID-19 Special Edition 10 28:30

4+ y ago28:30

28:30

ASBMB Public affairs director Benjamin Corb is joined by the National Science Foundation's Dr. Joanne Tornow. Dr. Tornow is the Assistant Director of the Biological Sciences Division of the NSF. They discuss programs implemented by the NSF to support funded investigators in these trying times, how NSF is handling remote peer review of grants, and t…

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Pipettes and Politics - COVID-19 Special Edition 9 33:43

4+ y ago33:43

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Host Benjamin Corb is joined by Dr. Regina Richards. Dr. Richards is the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. They discuss how preexisting health disparities are felt more acutely during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how scientists, doctors and the community can begin to take steps to over…

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Pipettes and Politics - COVID-19 Special Edition 8 22:41

4+ y ago22:41

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ASBMB Public Affairs Director Benjamin Corb is joined by Christopher Pickett. Pickett is the Director of Rescuing Biomedical Research, a project started by identifying the need to take action to improve the biomedical research workforce and enterprise. RBR is hosting a series over the next several weeks which is aimed at identifying what systemic c…

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Pipettes and Politics - COVID-19 Special Edition 7 26:14

4+ y ago26:14

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In our latest installment, ASBMB Public Affairs Director and host Benjamin Corb speaks with John Arnst, a staff writer for ASBMB Today and Laurel Oldach, a science communicator for ASBMB. Their conversation explored what its like to be a professional science communicator in a time when the public is consuming science news like never before. Benjami…

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Pipettes and Politics - COVID-19 Special Edition 6 25:58

4+ y ago25:58

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In our newest installment, host Benjamin Corb interviews Representative John Paul Sredzinski, who represents the 112th district in the State of Connecticut House of Representatives. Sredzinski talks about what its like to be an elected representative in the times of social distancing, and how the legislature and governor are working in a bipartisan…

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Pipettes and Politics - COVID-19 Special Edition 5 27:16

4+ y ago27:16

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Host Benjamin Corb is joined by William Sullivan, Showalter Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology at the Indiana University School of Medicine, and author of "Pleased to Meet Me: Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces that Make Us Who We Are," They discussed the science behind why people believe chloroquine may have therapeutic uses for COVID-19 pat…

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Pipettes and Politics - COVID-19 Special Edition 4 17:25

4+ y ago17:25

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Host Benjamin Corb is joined by Dr. Jon Lorsch, the Director of the National Institute for General Medical Sciences at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Lorsch discusses funding opportunities available to researchers related to SARS-CoV-2, and policies the NIH is implementing to support funded researchers. Also, what it's like to manage a prog…

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Pipettes and Politics- COVID-19 Special Edition 3 24:30

4+ y ago24:30

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Host Benjamin Corb (Public Affairs Director of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) is joined by scientists from across the country to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic response has effected their ability to keep their labs operating and do their science.Guests include:Terri Kinzy, Chair of ASBMB's Public Affairs Advisory Co…

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Pipettes and Politics - COVID-19 Special Edition 2 21:11

4+ y ago21:11

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Host Benjamin Corb (Public Affairs Director of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) is joined by Bill Ackley. Bill is a paramedic and Special Operations and Preparedness Chair for Southwestern Connecticut Region 1 Emergency Medical Services. We discuss the how first responders in the New York City metropolitan area are deali…

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Pipettes and Politics - COVID-19 Special Edition 1 24:50

4+ y ago24:50

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Host Benjamin Corb (Public Affairs Director of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) is joined by Andrew Kessler, Principal of Slingshot Solutions to talk about how the COVID-19 response is effecting those in the substance abuse and mental health community.Benjamin Corb - @bwcorb on twitterAndrew Kessler - @SlingshotDC…

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Pipettes & Politics: Episode 14 14:38

4+ y ago14:38

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In this episode, ASBMB Public Affairs Director Benjamin Corb previews President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address - and what sort of talk about science viewers can expect to hear. Also - his suggestions on what the President can talk about.Links from todays podcast:@MattHourihan - AAAS R&D Budget Policy Directorhttps://t.co/EKGdggdqfANew Yo…

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Pipettes & Politics: Episode 13 13:10

5y ago13:10

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In this episode, ASBMB Public Affairs Director Benjamin Corb provides an update on the fiscal year 2020 appropriations process. Corb also highlights the impact of continuing resolutions on federally funded academic research and the potential stalling effects of recent developments in politics. Follow your Pipettes & Politics host on Twitter and sha…

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Pipettes & Politics: Episode 12 34:24

6y ago34:24

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In this episode, ASBMB Public Affairs Director Benjamin Corb talks with Rush Holt, chief executive officer at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, about scientists running for office. Holt described his time as a former congressional representative and how his scientific training affected his experience in Congress. Ben also dis…

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Pipettes & Politics: Episode 11 32:24

6+ y ago32:24

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Episode 11 of the ASBMB science policy podcast “Pipettes and Politics” is now available. ASBMB public affairs staff members provide updates on the fiscal year 2019 Labor Health and Human Services appropriations. Staff members also discuss their August is for Advocacy annual campaign and recapped the ASBMB’s response to the National Institute of Gen…

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Pipettes & Politics: Episode 10 35:13

6+ y ago35:13

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Episode 10 of the ASBMB science policy podcast “Pipettes and Politics” is now available. ASBMB public affairs staff provide updates on the U.S. House and Senate fiscal year 19 budget proposals for the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy Office of Science. Staff also talked about the discussion…

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Pipettes & Politics: Episode 9 25:46

6+ y ago25:46

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Episode 9 of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology science policy podcast, “Pipettes and Politics,” is available. The ASBMB public affairs staff provides an update on the fiscal year 2019 appropriations, the ASBMB August is for Advocacy campaign, and the progress of the ASBMB Advocacy Training Program. Staff also analyze the r…

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Pipettes & Politics: Episode 8 34:12

6+ y ago34:12

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In this episode, the ASBMB public affairs staff provides an update on fiscal year 2019 appropriations and the ASBMB’s response to the National Science Foundation’s new policy on harassment reporting on agency funded projects. Staff members also discuss the recently released National Academies report on supporting the next generation of biomedical a…

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Special Episode - The Hill Day Edition 22:59

6+ y ago22:59

22:59

After a brief hiatus, Pipettes and Politics is back this week and next with two new episodes!April was a busy month for the ASBMB public affairs team, with the annual Hill Day and agency visits and a West Coast swing to the 2018 ASBMB Annual Meeting in San Diego. Daniel and André also visited Louisiana State University, West Virginia University, an…

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Pipettes & Politics: Episode 6 48:59

6+ y ago48:59

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ASBMB public affairs staff members discuss the U.S. House science committee’s hearing on sexual harassment and misconduct in science, the National Science Foundation’s efforts to combat sexual misconduct, and the White House’s report on science and technology in the first year of the Trump administration. Emily Holubowich, executive director for th…

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Pipettes & Politics: Episode 5 28:17

6+ y ago28:17

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In this episode we cover the 2-year budget deal passed in Congress and what it means for some of the major science funding agencies; new sexual harassment policies being proposed by the NSF and the NIH; and the National Science Board’s policy companion statement on U.S. need for a STEM-capable workforce.ASBMB Today science writer John Arnst makes h…

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Pipettes & Politics: Episode 4 33:36

7y ago33:36

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In this episode we cover updates on the recent government shutdown and its affect on the research enterprise; provide some agency policy updates; and highlight ASBMB's upcoming public affairs events. Grant Support Index: http://policy.asbmb.org/2017/05/03/nih-moves-to-cap-the-number-of-active-grants-a-pi-can-have/Next Generation of Researchers Init…

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Pipettes & Politics: Episode 3 32:34

7y ago32:34

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This episode begins with a summary of hearings held to update Congress on the progress of the 21st Century Cures Act. In his testimony to the U.S. House and Senate, National Institutes of Health Director Francis S. Collins emphasized his agency’s commitment to support the next generation of researchers. The episode also provides an update on the co…

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Pipettes & Politics: Episode 2 41:13

7y ago41:13

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In this episode we cover updates on the controversial Tax Cuts and Jobs Act; the retirement of U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith R-Texas, chair of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee; and the National Institutes of Health’s request for information on developing emoji for use in scientific presentations.We’re also joined by Matt Hourihan, Director…

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Pipettes & Politics: Episode 1 23:00

7y ago23:00

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ASBMB's policy team discusses how tax reform efforts currently being debated in the House of Representatives could impact scientists. Read more about this topic on the Policy Blotter: bit.ly/2iSQlKZ.Follow your Pipettes & Politics hosts Twitter and share your thoughts on this episode using #PipettesAndPolitics:-Benjamin Corb | @bwcorb-Andre Porter …

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