American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - ASBMB 2027
Event Date
April 3–6, 2027
Location
Boston, MA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe ASBMB Annual Meeting is the flagship conference of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and the 2027 edition takes place April 3–6 at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston, MA. Organizers describe it as a convergence point for the molecular biosciences, where disciplines meet and new ideas emerge.
The program brings together keynote and plenary talks, cross-disciplinary symposia on cutting-edge science, hands-on workshops, poster sessions and curated spaces for collaboration, plus opportunities for industry partners to participate through exhibitions and sponsorships. The meeting draws a global community of biochemists and molecular biologists — from graduate students and postdoctoral trainees to established principal investigators — across academia, industry and government.
Attendees come to present their latest findings, hear leading experts, build networks and advance their careers. With Boston's world-class research institutions and deeply embedded life-sciences community, ASBMB 2027 positions itself at the intersection of research, innovation and translation, making it a valuable stop for anyone working in the molecular life sciences.
Show Highlights
The 2027 meeting is co-chaired by W. Mike Henne (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center) and Amy E. Palmer (University of Colorado Boulder).
- Keynote: Peter S. Kim (Stanford University; former president of Merck Research Laboratories) on engineering broadly protective vaccines and antibodies against infectious disease.
- "Deep dives" that pair a morning plenary with day-long deeper sessions, including AI-guided protein design, the human microbiome in pharmacology, and organoids in physiology and disease.
- Symposia grouped into themes such as Health and Disease, Applications and Technologies, Fundamental and Molecular Insights into Life, and Education and Professional Development — covering topics like neurodegeneration, lipids, stem cells, proteomics, biomolecular condensates, RNA structure prediction and organelle quality control.
- Poster sessions held in the exhibit hall, open to scientists at all career stages, with live Q&A.
- Workshops, interest-group gatherings, career-development programming and networking events, plus an exhibition floor featuring biotech, pharma and funding organizations.
Registration
Registration for the 2027 ASBMB Annual Meeting opens Dec. 1. Registration fees will be published when the system opens.
- You do not need to be a member to attend, but registration and abstract-submission fees are reduced for ASBMB members.
- Abstract submission and travel award applications open Sept. 15.
- Key abstract deadlines: early-decision Oct. 30, regular Dec. 8, and late-breaking Jan. 27.
- The travel award application deadline is Dec. 8; applicants must be ASBMB members and the primary (first) author of an abstract.
- To get the best value, ASBMB recommends joining or renewing membership before registering and submitting abstracts. Questions can be directed to meetings@asbmb.org.
History
The ASBMB Annual Meeting is organized by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, a scientific society headquartered in Rockville, MD. For many years the meeting was held in conjunction with the multi-society Experimental Biology conference — for example, the 2022 edition took place in Philadelphia alongside Experimental Biology. ASBMB has since run its Annual Meeting as a standalone event, with recent editions including the 2026 meeting at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention Center in Oxon Hill, MD, followed by the 2027 meeting in Boston.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 ASBMB Annual Meeting?
The 2027 ASBMB Annual Meeting takes place April 3–6, 2027, at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston, MA.
Who should attend the ASBMB Annual Meeting?
It is designed for biochemists and molecular biologists at all career stages, from graduate students and postdoctoral trainees to established principal investigators, across academia, industry and government. Industry partners can also participate through exhibitions and sponsorships.
Do I need to be an ASBMB member to attend?
No, membership is not required to attend. However, registration fees and abstract-submission fees are reduced for ASBMB members, and only members can apply for travel awards.
How and when can I register?
Registration opens December 1, and fees will be published when the registration system goes live. You can sign up for email updates on the ASBMB website to be notified when registration and housing open.
What are the key abstract and travel award deadlines?
Abstract submission and travel award applications open September 15. The early-decision abstract deadline is October 30, the regular abstract deadline and travel award deadline are December 8, and the late-breaking abstract deadline is January 27.
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