The Biochemical Society exists to promote Biochemistry and the Molecular Biosciences, representing the interests of all those working in the sector. The Society recognizes that the discipline of 'Biochemistry' now encompasses the entire breadth of Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences and this is reflected in the range of our activities and our strapline - 'Advancing Molecular Bioscience'. We also believe that we are part of a Bioscience community with a proliferation of learned societies with whom we work to foster a community of Bioscientists, thereby delivering our mission more effectively.
The Biochemical Society is a Registered Charity and this status reflects the nature of our core educational activities. The Society seeks to accomplish its mission and charitable objectives in a variety of ways, including:
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Publishing a range of high-quality journals including the Biochemical Journal and Biochemical Society Transactions
- Organizing an excellent programme of scientific meetings
- Organizing and supporting educational activities, including those relating to primary and secondary education and the public understanding of science
- Providing grants and bursaries for scientists (including students) to attend scientific meetings in the UK and overseas
- Promoting the importance of Cellular and Molecular Bioscience to the health and wealth of the nation, both to Government and other public agencies