Join an international line-up of cell death specialists in our upcoming online symposium on 23 November 2026! Exploring the latest advances in apoptosis, necroptosis, ferroptosis and pyroptosis, register today from just £15! https://ow.ly/l1mA50Zw3iJ
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Since 1911, we have supported the molecular bioscience community, promoting the sharing of knowledge and enhancing career development. Discover more about the Society: https://linktr.ee/biochemicalsociety
Join Redox – The Good, The Bad and The Unexpected, 16–18 Nov 2026 in Cambridge. Save £100 by 16 August. Present your research, network with leaders in redox biology and connect with fellow early career researchers. https://ow.ly/uY8q50Zw2oz
Get involved with our EDI Online Symposium! We're welcoming abstracts showcasing innovative approaches, strategies, or lived experiences in action. Whether you work in research, education, or leadership, don't miss the chance to share your insights. Deadline 14 September: https://ow.ly/yuow50Zw2ip
In this review by Pati et al. the role of pro-inflammatory cytokines in supporting the development of cancer cachexia and the underlying molecular mechanisms are explored, offering insight into the direction of future research. https://doi.org/10.1042/BST20260486
Nominations for our 2028 Awards are now open! With 14 categories celebrating scientific advancement across the molecular biosciences, this is your chance to ensure the achievements of your colleagues, collaborators or mentors are recognised: https://bit.ly/biochemical-society-2028-awards-open
Exciting news! The abstract submission deadline has been extended until Wednesday 5 August! Make sure you register now! 🧪
Join us for Membrane Contact Sites in Cellular Homeostasis (28–30 Sept 2026). Explore the latest discoveries in organelle communication, lipid biology and cell signalling. Save £50 and submit your abstract by 28 July 2026. https://ow.ly/n1tz50Zt2Fu
Equity, diversity and inclusion should be part of how we work every day. In our Shaping a more equitable Society: Survey 2026, 76% of respondents agreed that EDI is embedded in the ethos and culture of the Biochemical Society.
Join the UK's synthetic and engineering biology community at Synthetic Biology UK 2026, 2–3 Nov in Hampshire. Save £100 by booking before 2 Aug 2026. Explore AI-driven design, genome engineering and biotechnology innovation. https://ow.ly/rkoh50ZtJ3i 🧪
Practical Python for Beginners launches 5 Oct 2026. Learn the foundations of Python and discover how coding can unlock new approaches to biochemical data analysis and research. https://ow.ly/UuY450ZtykM
This new research in #ClinSci provides insights into the mechanisms linking RAAS to renal vascular remodelling, suggesting decreased renin function drives chronic renin synthesis but reduced signalling resulting in renal vascular remodelling https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20261291
We offer four pathways to publish open access across our journals, allowing us to support the molecular biosciences community to share their latest research and reviews. Lean more: https://ow.ly/KwEG50Zt2IO
Join us for Membrane Contact Sites in Cellular Homeostasis (28–30 Sept 2026). Explore the latest discoveries in organelle communication, lipid biology and cell signalling. Save £50 and submit your abstract by 28 July 2026. https://ow.ly/n1tz50Zt2Fu
Who would you like to see recognised in our 2028 Awards? Ahead of nominations opening, gain inspiration from our prestigious lineup of past awardees and discover the scientific excellence that has been celebrated across all categories so far: https://ow.ly/3B8g50Zt2PP 🧪
Register now for Key Aspects of Modern Drug Discovery 2026. Delivered by industry experts, this training event will provide a comprehensive overview of the pre-clinical drug discovery process. Book your place by Thursday 30 July and save £50! https://ow.ly/xq4p50ZoVgS 🧪
With a variety of new discoveries in immune response challenging the traditional framework, we’re excited to announce our special themed collection, ‘Shifting paradigms in immunity: New cells, or new functions for old cells’. Submit your best work here: https://bit.ly/shifting-paradigms-in-immunity
Biochemical Society membership offers a programme of grants for all career stages supporting research, attendance at scientific conferences, and the sponsorship of events. bit.ly/Grants-support
In this new review Nechytailo & Szczepanowska outline the mitochondrial proteases responsible for regulating the OXPHOS life cycle https://doi.org/10.1042/BCJ20250120
Since Summer 2025, we’ve spotlighted inspiring women in STEM and shared their stories across our community. Huge thanks to every interviewee. The message is clear: lift each other up, speak up, and inspire the next generation. https://ow.ly/AmtA50ZoSfx 🧪
Did you miss last year's winning entries from our science communication prize competition? Discover this fun infographic from Hiu Wai Fan which discusses the immune system through the eyes of Helper T cell, the chief inspector of the immune system unit! 🧪 https://ow.ly/r6RT50ZoOuf
Great to see everyone networking and sharing ideas at our LRRK2 event — a brilliant opportunity to connect and collaborate #BiochemEvent
The countdown has started for our 2028 Awards! With nominations opening in 2 weeks time, familarise yourself with the key details on our useful 'how to nominate' guide. https://ow.ly/lzZN50ZqiWm
We're excited to announce our first EDI Online Symposium exploring ways to create a more inclusive, equitable and accessible environment! Join us on 14 October to hear from keynote speaker Gab Astorga and confirmed speakers Afua Acheampong and Dr Jess Wade! Register now: https://ow.ly/7KPj50ZoS15
Session One of International LRRK2 has kicked off today in Dundee with Dario Alessi talking about New Mechanistic Insights into LRRK2 signalling #BiochemEvent
The conference began with a keynote talk from Prof. Leschziner, Weill Cornell revealing recent insights into how LRRK2 confirmation relates to its function.
Biennial International LRRK2 meeting 2026 just kicked off in the beautiful city of Dundee @biochemsoc.bsky.social @lrrk2central.bsky.social @asapresearch.parkinsonsroadmap.org. Welcome to Dundee!!
Coming up on 29 July, our next ECR webinar will offer insights into the tumour microenvironment (through CRTAC1-A regulation) and showcase a powerful new approach to generate and screen peptide and miniprotein libraries. 🧪 Register now for FREE: https://ow.ly/o9Uz50ZoOXv
UK Higher Education is facing growing financial strain, this opinion article in The Biochemist explores how financial and staffing pressues are affecting teaching and learning in the biosciences, read now! https://doi.org/10.1042/BIO2026204
Check out past recordings from our Biochemistry Focus webinar series on YouTube and subscribe to stay up-to-date. With sessions on careers, hot topics, new technologies and educational studies, there's something for everyone! https://ow.ly/gAUv50ZnaMn
Accessibility matters. In our Shaping a more equitable Society: Survey 2026, 78% of respondents agreed that community resources are accessible to all. We will continue listening, learning and improving so our community can engage fully and confidently
We understand that fast dissemination of your work is essential. This is why our Production team work tirelessly to get accepted papers out into the community. Learn more about our journals and submit your work: https://bit.ly/portland-press 🧪