Donate now27th IUBMB Congress Meeting
September 19 – 23, 2027
Cape Town – South Africa
Welcome to IUBMB
The International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology unites biochemists and molecular biologists in 76 countries and regions.
The IUBMB promotes research and education throughout the world, and especially in countries where the subject is still in its early development.
It achieves this in several ways.
Meet the IUBMB Team
Dario Alessi
IUBMB President
The IUBMB provides me with an opportunity to internationally promote and support the subjects of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology that I am passionate about. It has enabled me to attend many important conferences over the years that have inspired and allowed me to meet many of the world leading Biochemists and Molecular Biologists. It has also enabled me to meet many students from all over the world and a few of them have come to my lab to undertake research because of these encounters.
Sandhya Visweswariah
IUBMB President-Elect
I find the interaction with young, budding scientists most invigorating and educative. With the focus of IUBMB being on encouraging science and science education worldwide, the opportunity to meet scientists from many nations and learn about their experiences is a most exciting prospect.
Alexandra Newton
IUBMB Past President
The IUBMB Leadership Team is made up of biochemistry professors who volunteer their time to find the most effective ways to promote biochemistry and molecular biology to the next generation and around the world - it is such a privilege to be part of it!
M. Iqbal Parker
IUBMB General Secretary
The IUBMB plays a crucial role in the development of young scientists and promoting Biochemistry and Molecular Biology globally. These are ideals that appeal very strongly to me and it gives me great pleasure to be part of the magnificent team driving these endeavours.
Loredano Pollegioni
IUBMB Treasurer
Serving as the IUBMB Treasurer represents a unique opportunity to spend my time supporting young scientists and promoting Biochemistry and Molecular biology. This is a privilege since “non exiguum temporis habemus, sed multum perdidimus” (Seneca).
Ilona Concha Grabinger
IUBMB Member for Congresses and Focused Meetings
What I enjoy the most about my role at the IUBMB is to promote biochemistry and molecular biology among young scientists from different countries.
James Murphy
Throughout my training, I always saw IUBMB publications and nomenclature as a beacon in the biochemistry and molecular biology space. When I got the opportunity to formally contribute to IUBMB, I leapt at the chance. The opportunity to contribute to such a vibrant international community and to contribute to the sharing of knowledge has been an enormous privilege.
LIM Yang Mooi
I enjoy working with great scientists in promoting research and education in biochemistry and molecular biology. I feel privileged to be part of IUBMB.
Daniel Dries
As Chair of the Fellowships Committee, I have had the incredible pleasure and opportunity to support the training of budding and early-career scientists while also getting to know more about the global research community.
Terrence Piva
The IUBMB provides me with the opportunity to promote the benefits of being part of a large organisation that will support research, teaching and the training of biochemists and molecular biologists especially young scientists in the Asian and Pacific region. I am honoured to be able to support the next generation of scientists though their discoveries will make the World a better place to live in.
Brianna Bibel
I feel that biochemistry should be accessible to all who want to learn and that curiosity knows no borders, so what I enjoy most about my role is that, with the help of the IUBMB sharing my fun blog posts and graphics, I am able to help bring the joy of biochemistry to people around the world in a way that is authentically me.
Our Journals & Publications
IUBMB Fellowships & Scholarships
IUBMB Programme for Relocation Support for Displaced Trainees
The International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB) has established the Programme for Relocation Support for Displaced Trainees to assist members of the molecular life sciences community whose doctoral or postdoctoral training has been severely disrupted by armed conflict, violence, or natural disasters, resulting in the loss of infrastructure and research resources, that prevents or slows down their training.
This programme provides financial support of up to USD 2,500 to facilitate the relocation of affected trainees to a suitable host laboratory where their research training can be continued. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and decisions on their suitability will be made as soon as they are received. Funding decisions will be communicated within one week.
Allowable expenses include:
- The most economical airfare available
- Incidental travel costs directly related to the relocation (e.g., local transportation to and from airports)
- A one-night stay in an airport hotel, if appropriately justified
Displaced trainees are also eligible to apply for the IUBMB Wood-Whelan Research Fellowships, which provide support for research visits of up to four months in a host laboratory outside the country of residence. While the standard application deadlines for these fellowships are March 15 and September 15, exceptions will be granted in cases of displaced applicants.
Upcoming Deadlines
| DATE | ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|
| *** | NO DEADLINE | IUBMB Relocation Support for Displaced Trainees |
| MAR 31 | Application Deadline | IUBMB Congress Meeting |
| APR 19 | Application Deadline | PROBio-LatAm Fellowship |
| JUN 15 | Application Deadline (quarterly basis) | IUBMB Travel Fellowships Application Deadline | IUBMB Education Fellowship Application Deadline | Tatenda Murigo Scholarship Application Deadline | IUBMB Focused Meetings for 2028 Application Deadline | IUBMB Jubilee Award Lectures Application Deadline | IUBMB Plenary Lectures Application Deadline | Educational Activities |
News
View more on our Recent News page
- SCGES | Towards gender equality in scientific organizations: assessment and recommendations
The report represents the most comprehensive global assessment to date of gender equality in scientific organizations. It reports the findings of a 2025 global study conducted jointly by the International Science Council (ISC), the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), and the Standing Committee for Gender Equality in Science (SCGES). The analysis draws on institutional data from 136 organizations, survey responses… Read more: SCGES | Towards gender equality in scientific organizations: assessment and recommendations - IUBMB Journal Highlights | March 2026We are excited to highlight new research from the IUBMB Journals: IUBMB Life, BioFactors, Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education. Please also consider submitting your own research to the IUBMB Journals. You can expect to work with distinguished Editorial Board members and benefit from worldwide circulation and readership through our publishing… Read more: IUBMB Journal Highlights | March 2026
- Wiley-BioFactors Young Investigator Prize 2024Congratulations to Nevena Savić, whose paper was selected for the Wiley-BioFactors Young Investigator Award for an outstanding study on the prevention of diabetes-induced hepatic ferroptosis. Nevena is a research trainee at the Laboratory of the Department of Molecular Biology, Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”, in Belgrade, Serbia.
- AI Ethics FundamentalsFundamentals of Ethical AI Use As scientists, we receive little practical guidance on how to use AI ethically and safely. As a result, many make mistakes or break guidelines unintentionally. Therefore, we (aka me, Patrick, courtesy of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) stepped in and compiled a more exhaustive overview and a… Read more: AI Ethics Fundamentals
- Full Length AI EthicsEthical & Responsible Use of AI for Biochemists Hello everyone, this is Patrick Penndorf, the author of this piece. I am a former scientist and an enthusiastic user of several AI tools. Given the rapid advancement of AI use cases and the lack of comprehensive education on how to use these tools effectively, we have… Read more: Full Length AI Ethics
Events
21
2026
25
2026
19
2027
Making Biology and Molecular Biology More Accessible
IUBMB Trainee Initiative
This initiative is supported by the IUBMB and is run by trainees and for trainees. The Trainee Initiative plans to host events, run contests, send newsletters, and reunite training biochemists and molecular biologists.
COVID-19 knows no borders. Neither should understanding the basis of COVID-19 tests.
A cooperative effort from biochemists around the world explains in different languages how testing for viral genetic material is used to diagnose COVID-19. COVID-19 knows no borders. Neither should understanding the basis of COVID-19 tests.
IUBMB-Nicholson Metabolic Maps
Follow Brianna Bibel, IUBMB Ambassador for Trainees
Resources for students
Friends of IUBMB
Please register as a “Friend of the IUBMB”. You will then receive the biannual IUBMB Newsletter and monthly emails to keep you up-to-date about our international activities and opportunities, such as fellowships, support for meetings, advanced schools, etc.
IUBMB Membership
Note that IUBMB membership is via membership of a partner organization. Individuals do not apply for membership in IUBMB. Instead, in order to participate in the programs of IUBMB and become eligible for awards and fellowships of IUBMB, individuals must be members of one of the Adhering or Associated Adhering national societies of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The list of such societies can be found here.
For Fellowships involving travel to a different country, priority will be given to applicants who are members of their local Societies. The host country must be a member of IUBMB.
A society, national council, or academy of sciences interested in joining the IUBMB should refer to the Statutes & By-Laws of the IUBMB and the proposal requirements found here.
Gender Equality in Science
We are pleased to work with the Standing Committee for Gender Equality in Science (SCGES) to promote equal access to science around the world.
IUBMB is committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all of its leadership, training and education missions in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology. SCGES Fifth Annual Report | Executive Summary
International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology