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society for developmental biology
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Welcome to the
Society for Developmental Biology

The purpose of the Society for Developmental Biology is to further the study of development in all organisms and at all levels, to represent and promote communication among students of development, and to promote the field of developmental biology.

:: 2010 online membership renewal ::

:: SDB Member Online Subscription Access to Developmental Biology ::

News and Announcements

Developmental Biology Cover Competition for Students and Postdocs

SDB's official journal Developmental Biology calls for submission of illustrations for its cover from student and postdoctoral members.  Guidelines are available at: http://sdbonline.org/DBcovercompguide.pdf.  Deadline for receipt of submission: March 31, 2010.

 
2010 Short Course

2010 PASI Short Course: Concepts and Model Organisms in Regenerative Biology
http://www.sdbonline.org/2010ShortCourse/course.htm

 
2011 FASEB Excellence in Science Award – Call for Nominations

Nominations for 2011 FASEB (Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology) Excellence in Science Award open in January 2010.  This award recognizes a woman scientist whose career achievements have contributed significantly to further our understanding of a particular discipline by excellence in research.  All nominators and nominees must by a current member of one of FASEB societies. Nominations must be received by March 1, 2010 at: www.faseb.org/excellenceinscience.

 
Major Changes to NIH Applications!

All applications intended for due dates on or after January 25, 2010 require the use of new forms and instructions.  Major changes include:

-        Restructured forms to align with review criteria

-        Significantly shorter page limits

Parent announcement: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/parent_announcements.htm.  Application changes: http://enhancing-peer-review.nih.gov/restructured_applications.html.  

 
NIH creates “College of CSR Reviewers”

NIH’s Center for Scientific Review (CSR) announced the formation of a “College of CSR Reviewers” to help match grant applications and reviewers. 
For details please go to:
http://cms.csr.nih.gov/nr/rdonlyres/28c73298-6090-4272-a4c3-099432058f7e/22199/reviewcollege.pdf

 
FASEB launches NSF advocacy clearinghouse website

The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) has launched the National Science Foundation (NSF) Advocacy Clearinghouse, a comprehensive resource that has been developed for the NSF advocacy community, policymakers, and members of the public interested in supporting NSF and the pioneering scientific research and education programs funded by the agency.

 
FASEB launches “Congressional Visit Toolkit”

The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) has launched the Congressional Visit Toolbox, an online resource aimed at empowering, training, and equipping scientists to build relationships with their elected representatives in Congress, either on Capitol Hill or at their home district offices.  http://opa.faseb.org/pages/Advocacy/congressvisittoolbox.htm

 
Zebrafish shared resources - NEW from NIH

Revised Resource Sharing Plan Instructions for PAR-08-138 and PAR-08-139, Genetic Screens to Enhance Zebrafish Research and Enhancing Zebrafish Research with Research Tools and Techniques (R01)
(NOT-HD-09-019)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-HD-09-019.html

 
Developmental Biology

Developmental Biology voted among 100 most influential journals in the past 100 years by Special Libraries Association

The BioMedical & Life Sciences Division (DBIO) of the Special Libraries Association (SLA) convened an international panel of nine subject experts to compile a ballot of its membership to select the 100 most influential journals of biology and medicine over the 100 years of existence of the association.  Developmental Biology, published by Elsevier under the auspices of SDB and the Company of Biologists’ Development won out in close competition with Developmental Cell (Cell Press) and Genes & Development (Cold Spring Harbor Press).  For details:  http://units.sla.org/division/dbio/publications/resources/dbio100.html


 

Contact information for the society:
Society for Developmental Biology
9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814-3998, USA
T: (301) 634-7815
F: (301) 634-7825
E: sdb@sdbonline.org

This website is supported in part by proceedings from SDB's official journal Developmental Biology, published by Elsevier.

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