Associate Membership

Associate membership is open to people with a background in molecular bioscience now working in related professions; for example, science teaching, science management/administration, science editing/writing, scientific sales, scientific outreach and other similar careers.

Associate membership is also open for individuals taking a break from their scientific career. The Society welcomes members from all over the world. You can join at any time of the year.

Associate membership costs just £25 for 1 year (or £67.50 for 3 years). Benefits of associate membership include:

Discounted registration fees to attend our scientific events, training events and training courses.
Access to Stay Connected Bursaries and Care and Assistance Grants.
Invitations to attend member-only receptions and networking events.
Opportunities to feed into science policy discussions through the Society’s Policy Network.
Personal online access to the Biochemical Journal and Biochemical Society Transactions.

Join our molecular biosciences community today to stay connected and benefit from an offering that will support your skills and career development.

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Events and Training

The Biochemical Society organises and extensive range of events including scientific meetings, in-person and online training events, and webinars.

Webinars

Our Biochemistry Focus webinar series covers different topics related to the molecular biosciences, as well as practical sessions to support career development. Each webinar is free to attend and provides attendees with the opportunity to submit questions for the speakers.

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Magazine

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The Biochemist

The official magazine of the Biochemical Society, The Biochemist is an essential read for anyone interested in the fundamental processes of molecular biology, health, and disease. Published bi-monthly, themed issues keep readers up-to-date with news and views on issues of relevance to the molecular bioscience community.

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Public Engagement

We have developed public engagement and outreach resources on topics in the molecular biosciences, for anyone to use. The Society offers grants, prizes and support to science communicators and those engaging the public in bioscience.

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