Articles tagged with Scientific Associations
The project addresses data fragmentation in biodiversity sciences, connecting fragmented data to tackle biodiversity loss, climate change, and emerging public health threats. A collaborative effort developed five cross-cutting themes to guide data integration, emphasizing the need for large-scale community action.
Han Xiao, a pioneer in medicinal chemistry, has been awarded the David W. Robertson Award for his contributions to therapeutic discovery. His research focuses on developing chemical tools to probe and manipulate biological systems, with a focus on cancer therapy.
The American Chemical Society's President Dorothy J. Phillips congratulates Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi on their Nobel Prize in Chemistry win for developing metal-organic frameworks. This award highlights the power of chemistry to address global challenges through international collaboration.
Immunology Explained aims to counter false claims and distrust in science by offering accessible content across a new website and social media platforms. The initiative connects immunology to overall health, helping people understand its link to common concerns such as allergies and cancer.
The US Climate Collection aims to publish U.S.-focused climate assessment science and research synthesis papers to inform future national and sub-national assessments. The collection welcomes studies that advance the evidence-based design of future U.S. assessments of climate risks and solutions.
The American Meteorological Society (AMS) has released a statement highlighting five foundational flaws in the Department of Energy's 2025 Climate Synthesis report. These flaws are inconsistent with scientific principles and practices, and require rectification before the report can accurately characterize scientific understanding.
The American Meteorological Society honors individuals and organizations with the 2026 Awards and Honors, recognizing their exceptional work in weather, water, and climate research. This year's recipients include scientists awarded prestigious medals for groundbreaking research in atmospheric dynamics, hydrology, and remote sensing.
The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research strongly opposes the Executive Order allowing political appointees to review and influence federal grant funding decisions. This could compromise the integrity of the NIH peer review system, which relies on rigorous evaluation by subject-matter experts.
Lehigh University Professor Christopher J. Kiely has been awarded the 2025 Presidential Science Award from the Microanalysis Society for his outstanding contributions to microanalysis research. He is recognized internationally for his decades-long leadership in microscopy education through the Lehigh Microscopy School.
The AADOCR Mind the Future Program will fund year six of its mentoring network program, supporting up to ten early-career investigators in dental, oral, and craniofacial research. The program aims to develop a sustainable national mentoring network enhancing career development for future researchers.
Elaine R. Mardis, Alexis B. Carter, and Dara L. Aisner receive AMP's top honors for groundbreaking work in cancer genomics and molecular diagnostics. Drs. Mardis and Carter will deliver keynote lectures at the AMP Annual Meeting & Expo.
A study of 62,839 people diagnosed with non-metastatic prostate cancer in Sweden found that those treated according to NCCN Guidelines were likely to survive their cancer for their remaining life-expectancy. Those with low- and intermediate-risk cancer were six times more likely to die of other causes than prostate cancer.
Paulina DeVito, a Ph.D. candidate in computer science at Florida Atlantic University, has been awarded the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship to pursue research on developing large language model-based approaches for analyzing public discourse on social media. Her work aims to understand how people discuss emerging technologies and infor...
Dan M. Frangopol, a pioneer in life-cycle civil engineering, has been recognized by the International Association of Structural Safety and Reliability (IASSAR) for his sustained service to the organization. He is the inaugural recipient of the Distinguished Service Award, established in 2013.
The new NCCN Guidelines Navigator tool offers an interactive platform for accessing evidence-based guidelines, facilitating easier searching and navigation. The initiative aims to improve patient care and outcomes by providing healthcare professionals with up-to-date recommendations.
The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) has announced the election results for 2026-2027 leadership positions, including President-Elect Yassmine M.N. Akkari and Secretary-Treasurer Jonathan A. Nowak. The newly elected leaders will drive AMP's mission to advance molecular diagnostics.
ASTRO welcomes Karen Davis as its first Vice President of Business Development and Marketing, leading the organization's business growth strategy. Davis will focus on public- and private-sector partnerships to advance ASTRO's mission and broaden its impact on cancer care.
The American Meteorological Society has awarded its 1,000th CBM designation to Ryan Marando, a meteorologist at WHIO-TV in Dayton, OH. This milestone recognizes the expertise of on-air weather communicators in both meteorological science and forecasting.
The American Ornithological Society (AOS) recognizes outstanding contributions to ornithological research, conservation, and publication. This year's awardees include Kristen Ruegg and Hugh Drummond for their work on bird genomics and behavioral ecology.
The AADOCR SCADA/Dentsply Sirona Research Award aims to support early-stage dentist-scientists by providing up to $10,000 for research projects and infrastructure establishment. The award's recipients must submit a report within 12 months of receiving the funding.
The European Vaccines Hub for Pandemic Readiness (EVH) is a pan-European center that integrates excellence in vaccine research, human monoclonal antibody development, clinical trials, and scalable manufacturing. EVH aims to drive innovation and ensure strategic autonomy in vaccine R&D and manufacturing.
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) has selected 70 Clusters of Excellence in Germany for funding, with 45 renewals and 25 new projects. The selected clusters will receive €539 million in annual funding over seven years.
Rajeev Varshney, a Murdoch University professor, has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science. He is recognized for his groundbreaking work in genomics, genetics, and pre-breeding, helping to secure food production in the face of climate change.
The American Ornithological Society recognizes outstanding contributions to ornithology and bird conservation by three early-career researchers, Teresa Pegan and Valentina Gómez-Bahamón, who will deliver plenary talks at the 2025 AOS annual meeting in St. Louis, Missouri.
Terrence Sejnowski has been elected to the Royal Society and the American Philosophical Society, a testament to his groundbreaking contributions to computational neuroscience. His pioneering work includes inventing the Boltzmann machine and NETtalk program, which revolutionized artificial neural networks and speech recognition.
Hari Kalva, a pioneer in video technology, has been inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame. His work has enabled the pixels of modern life, from Netflix streams to smartphones. He is also credited with developing the MP4 file format and pioneering machine learning for video encoding.
The Ecological Society of America recognizes William H. Schlesinger with the Eminent Ecologist Award for his global element cycles work, and Carmen R. Cid receives the Distinguished Service Citation for her long volunteer service to ESA. These awards inspire new insights and collaborations.
Diana Wall's posthumous major donation of $514,000 to the Ecological Society of America will support ESA's programs advancing ecological research and supporting ecologists. The gift reflects her dedication to ecology as a critical tool for addressing global environmental challenges.
The 4th Annual MPS World Summit brings together over 1,500 international experts to explore advancements in Microphysiological Systems (MPS) research. This event focuses on drug and chemical safety, disease modeling, and regulatory testing.
Janice R. Lachance, a highly respected association executive, has been selected as the new Executive Director and CEO of the American Geophysical Union. She brings a strong intellect, capacity, and commitment to leading the global scientific enterprise into a more sustainable future.
Boston Children's Hospital scientists George Daley and Jeffrey Holt have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences for their groundbreaking research on stem cells and hearing disorders. Their work has led to significant advancements in cancer treatment and genetic hearing loss, with potential treatments on the horizon.
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) and the American Meteorological Society (AMS) are collaborating on a special collection to maintain momentum in climate change research supporting the US National Climate Assessment. This effort aims to sustain the work of authors who were dismissed earlier this week by the Trump Administration.
The Ecological Society of America has elected 18 new Fellows for 2025, honoring their significant contributions to ecological research and its practical applications. The recipients include experts in fields such as theoretical ecology, restoration ecology, conservation biology, and microbial ecology.
The American Meteorological Society warns that catastrophic cuts to federal science agencies like NOAA threaten the US weather enterprise, which supports public safety, private sector operations, and national security. A strong weather enterprise is essential for America's economic leadership.
Jessica Lusty Beech wins award for understanding plastic-degrading Rieske iron oxidoreductase system, while Matteo Cagiada predicts absolute protein folding stability using generative models. The Protein Society recognizes their contributions to protein science.
The American Geophysical Union has opened a new application portal for U.S. researchers to self-nominate as experts, authors, and review editors for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Seventh Assessment Report. The nomination period is open until mid-April.
The US weather enterprise faces significant risks due to federal science funding cuts, which could lead to reduced weather forecasting accuracy and increased vulnerability to hazardous weather. The value of weather information to the US economy exceeds $100 billion annually.
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) has donated thousands of natural history books and journals to Ecuador's National Biodiversity Institute, expanding its research and education programs. The donation, valued at over 8,570 books, 2,000 journals, and 500 articles, will support the work of biodiversity specialists, students, and ...
The 105th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society will address key issues in weather, water, and climate. The meeting features a Presidential Forum on physical, social, cultural, and economic impacts of climate change, with experts from the region of the Mississippi River Delta.
The Ecological Society of America has elected four new Governing Board members and three Certified Senior Ecologists to serve on the Board of Professional Certification. Rese Cloyd will lead efforts to conserve District of Columbia's ecosystems as ESA's president-elect.
Professor Tom Crick has made a significant contribution to advancing the vision and mission of the British Science Association. He joins an exceptional group of individuals who have received this honor, recognizing his work in promoting science and society together.
Alan Sealls has been elected 2025 AMS President-Elect and will serve a one-year term before becoming president. He brings extensive experience as a broadcast meteorologist, educator, and leader in the field of atmospheric sciences, with roles including chief meteorologist at WPMI-TV and president of the National Weather Association.
The ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group has appointed seven researchers to lead committees in its scientific program, focusing on breast cancer, genitourinary cancer, and immunotherapeutics. The appointments underscore the group's commitment to cancer research excellence and premier professional opportunities for researchers.
The webinar aims to connect, inspire, and advocate for LGBTQIA+ researchers in microbiology, providing a platform for sharing experiences and challenges. The event will also promote strategies for greater inclusion in research and academia.
Ekaterina Zhuravskaya, professor of the Paris School of Economics, wins the award for her significant contributions to understanding institutions and media economics. Vladimir Vapnik, professor of Columbia University, receives the award for his fundamental contributions to statistical learning theory and Support Vector Machines.
The American Ornithological Society has awarded four $15,000 Kessel Fellowships to Dr. Andre Moncrieff, Glaucia Del-Rio, Felicity L. Newell, and Anne Ausems for their ornithological research in Arctic and tropical ecosystems. The fellowships aim to investigate the drivers and mechanisms of population change and the ultimate impacts on ...
The American Meteorological Society recognizes outstanding contributions to the weather, water, and climate community with its 2025 Awards and Honors. This year's honorees have made significant impacts on scientific advancement and public safety, including warnings of wildfires and refinements in modeling techniques.
The American Ornithological Society has announced its 2024 award winners in recognition of outstanding contributions to the scientific study and conservation of birds. Juan Carlos Reboreda and René Duckworth were awarded for their significant work on behavioral ecology, conservation, and evolutionary changes in bird behavior.
ACS Fall 2024 will feature over 10,000 presentations on cutting-edge scientific topics. The event will include keynote events and presidential addresses of significant interest to attendees.
A new study found that market-ready steers can maintain high-quality beef even when fed lower-cost maintenance diets. The research showed no significant differences in meat quality between two diet groups, suggesting flexibility in feeding strategies.
The ACS Fall 2024 meeting will feature cutting-edge scientific developments in agriculture, energy, health, and sustainability. Journalists can register for press credentials, while marketing professionals and others can register separately via the meeting page.
Irina Petrache, MD, has commenced her term as President of the American Thoracic Society. She was announced at the ATS 2024 International Conference and is a professor of medicine at National Jewish Health and University of Colorado.
This year's winners include Professor Neil Kelleher, Dr. Tamir Gonen, Professor Margaret Sunde, and more, recognized for their pioneering research in top-down proteomics, membrane proteins, amyloid studies, and human health applications.
A new study finds that extreme tropical cyclone rainfall is increasing across the continental US, while climate warming restricts 'outdoor days' for people living in developing countries. Additionally, air pollution increases mortality risks from heat, especially when combined with other factors like wildfires and reduced aerosols.
The Biophysical Society has selected 36 winners of its annual Student Research Achievement Awards for their outstanding presentations during the poster competition. The winners are recognized for their research in various fields, including bioenergetics, biophysics, and biomedical engineering.
The Biophysical Society recognized 10 students for their exceptional poster presentations during the annual Undergraduate Poster Award Competition. The winners are from top universities across the US and explored various biophysics topics.
The Global Climate Science-Media Action Pledge aims to ensure scientifically accurate, accessible, and actionable climate change communications. Nearly 30 leading professional societies and media organizations from around the world have committed to this pledge.
The American Chemical Society's (ACS) upcoming hybrid meeting and exposition, ACS Spring 2024, will take place virtually and in person in New Orleans from March 17-21. The event will provide access to nearly 12,000 presentations on topics including agriculture and food, energy and fuels, health and medicine, sustainability, and more.
The AMS 104th Annual Meeting will focus on climate change research, mitigation, and adaptation, with key discussions on overcoming barriers to implementation. The meeting features numerous scientific conferences and symposia covering topics like climate variability, air pollution meteorology, AI for environmental science, and more.
David J. Stensrud has been elected as the new President-Elect of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) for 2024, serving a one-year term before becoming President in 2025. The AMS Council, comprising five new members, will take office beginning in 2024.