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The Malaysian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (MSBMB) was established in 1973 as a professional body representing biochemists and molecular biologists in Malaysia. The Society aims to be a platform for Malaysian scientists to network and interact locally and internationally via a variety of activities such as conferences, seminars, workshops, special lectures and focus group meetings on matters related to biochemistry & molecular biology. These are often organised in collaboration with universities and research institutions.
The MSBMB is an adhering body to the Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists (FAOBMB) and The International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB). Members of the MSBMB are therefore eligible to apply for awards and fellowships managed by these 2 international bodies.
The Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
E-ISSN 2600-9005
SCOPUS-Indexed
Published 3 times a year
CURRENT ISSUE
Special issue (1) 2024 & April 2024
MEMBER PRIVILEGES:
MSBMB membership fees for Jan-Dec 2024 are DUE.
Please click this link for more information.
Note: Membership processing time: 8 weeks
MSBMB AWARDS
MSBMB-Tan Sri Dato’ Kong Hon Kong Research Excellence Award 2020
- Prof. Dr. Tan Wen Siang
MSBMB President - Tan Sri Dato' Kong Hon Kong Award 2019
- Prof. Dr. Sheila Nathan
Call for 2024 nominations
22-26 September 2024
Melbourne, Australia
20-22 September 2024
Melbourne, Australia
4-6 December 2024
Singapore
7 December 2024
IMU University, Malaysia
18-20 May 2025
Busan, SOUTH KOREA
18-23 May 2025
Busan, SOUTH KOREA
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IUBMB Education Symposia 2025
26 - 27 August 2025
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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International Meeting - 49th Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
27 - 28 August 2025
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
IUBMB NEWS
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IUBMB Events here
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For inquiries, please contact:
Honorary Secretary
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adeline Chia Yoke Yin
School of Biosciences
Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences
Email: pbbmms@gmail.com
34th Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar
"THE BALLET OF BIOMOLECULES: A JOURNEY FROM DNA TO SYSTEMS"
The Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar (IBS) is an annual event organized by a host university and endorsed by the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (MSBMB). This year, IMU University is proud to host the 34th Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar where undergraduate students from public and private local universities are invited to showcase their final year project findings on biochemistry, molecular biology, and life sciences advancements.
Event Details:
Date: 7th December 2024
Location: Mei Ling Young Auditorium, Level 4, IMU University
Time: 8.00 AM - 5.30 PM
The seminar features oral and poster presentations by undergraduate students and promotes the advancements of biochemistry studies amongst varsity students. The participants will be judged separately in their category by a panel of academic judges from respective participating universities.
The Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar 2024 is scheduled to be held on 7th December 2024.
For further details, please visit the website.
You can also click HERE for Direct Registration.
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ORDER NOW: Limited Edition MSBMB Merchandise
In conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the MSBMB is launching a Limited Edition Collection for you to commemorate this momentous event. Proceeds from sales of our merchandise will benefit our MSBMB Science Outreach programmes.
Don't miss out on these must have essentials!
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31st FAOBMB Conference & 2025 KSBMB International Conference (FAOBMB 2025)
The 31st FAOBMB Conference, in conjunction with the 2025 KSBMB International Conference, will be held from May 18 to 23, 2025, at BEXCO in Busan, South Korea. This conference will bring together experts in the fields of life sciences and biochemistry from around the world to share knowledge and research achievements and explore new opportunities for collaboration. Busan, a vibrant coastal city in Korea, offers not only a dynamic academic exchange but also the chance to experience its beautiful beaches, modern facilities, and rich cultural history. This conference will provide a unique opportunity to enjoy both academic enrichment and the charm of South Korea and Busan.
The organising committee is honored to have world-renowned scholars as our plenary speakers, including Thomas SÜDHOF, the 2013 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine, V. Narry KIM (SNU), Marcia C. HAIGIS (Harvard Univ), David LIU (MIT), and Kazutoshi MORI (Kyoto Univ). These distinguished speakers will share their valuable insights and latest research findings.
The conference will include symposia on 20 topics, covering areas such as Virus, Cell Death, CRISPR/Cas9, Drug Discovery, Epigenetics, Immunology, Neuroscience and the Microbiome. Additionally, there will be an industrial exhibition displaying cutting-edge technologies and research outcomes, along with 10 satellite symposia. We have also prepared a Young Scientist Program, offering international young researchers the opportunity to present their work and network with peers.
Participants will gain in-depth knowledge and insights from the diverse range of symposia and satellite symposia. The industrial exhibition will provide a hands-on experience with the latest technologies and equipment, potentially enhancing your research capabilities. Additionally, the networking sessions and Young Scientist Program will offer platforms for engaging with fellow researchers and exploring collaborative opportunities.
Young Scientist Programme 2025
On behalf of the 31st FAOBMB Conference, the Organizing Committee is delighted to accept applications for early career researchers to participate in the Young Scientist Program (YSP2025), taking place in the Prestige Biopharma IDC, Busan, Republic of Korea from Sunday 18 - Tuesday 20 May 2025.
YSP2025 will bring together outstanding PhD candidates and early career researchers (<10 years post-PhD) from the FAOBMB region and IUBMB member countries for a 2-day scientific and networking program, prior to the 31st FAOBMB Conference.
During the 2-day scientific and networking program, the outstanding young scientists will have the opportunity to disseminate their research to an international audience, build their global network with peers, and promote their scientific career. As well as presentations from all participants, YSP2025 will include extensive networking opportunities and career-focused workshops. All participants will receive a Travel Fellowship to support their participation at both YSP2025 and 31st FAOBMB Conference.
KEY DATES
Open for applications | 10 September 2024
Deadline for application submission | 31 October 2024
Announcement of selected participants | 15 January 2025
YSP2025 | 18-20 May 2025
BENEFITS
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Accommodation provided (in shared rooms) during YSP2025 (18-20 May 2025).
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Registration fee waiver for the FAOBMB 2025 from Tuesday 20 - Friday 23 May 2025.
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Transportation from Prestige Biopharma IDC to BEXCO, Busan
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Travel fellowship that contributes towards a return airfare (economy class) from the applicant’s place of residence to Busan, Republic of Korea
ELIGIBILITY
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Be PhD candidates or early career scientists of no more than 10 years post-PhD experience
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Be a member of FAOBMB (NOTE: If you do not have a valid membership, please contact the corresponding organization in your country of origin).
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NOT have previously attended a FAOBMB Young Scientist Program
FEBS-IUBMB-ENABLE Conference 2024
The FEBS-IUBMB-ENABLE Conference is an international, interdisciplinary 3-day event entirely organized for and by young researchers – PhD students and postdocs – from the molecular life sciences disciplines, bringing together up to 300 young participants from all
over the world.
From experts in biomedical research to outreach activities with local citizens, and from useful workshops to alternative career chats with scientists, this event has been fully planned and organized by young scientists thinking about the research interests, career needs, and networking preferences of young researchers.
The 2024 conference will be held from 4th- 6th December at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at Nanyang Technological University Singapore in Singapore.
The conference comprises of three main parts:
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A scientific symposium that explores the latest research and pioneering through short talks, flash talks and posters, developments in biomedical research, and allows young scientists to present their work.
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Activities focused on career development, with a Career Day that includes workshops, career chats with professionals, and a job fair.
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Diverse outreach activities in Singapore, to engage with the general public and give stakeholders a voice on biomedical discoveries.
The profound impact of Artificial Intelligence on biomedical and healthcare research is being explored by researchers worldwide. This has inspired the theme "Artificial Intelligence – Reshaping Biomedical and Healthcare Research".
The event will bring together researchers from different fields to learn about the critical role AI plays in advancing biomedical sciences and healthcare. The two-day scientific symposium features keynote speakers from different fields including metabolic diseases, population and global health, respiratory and infectious diseases, neuroscience and mental health, and skin disease and wound repair. They will help us learn more about the interplay between artificial intelligence and biomedical sciences with plenty of facetime to network and discuss their findings.
Several renowned keynote speakers from different fields will share their expertise and experience in four sessions:
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Metabolic Diseases, Population and Global Health, with Jingmei Li (Genome Institute of Singapore, Singapore)
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Respiratory and Infectious diseases, with Namkug Kim (University of Ulsan College of Medicine, South Korea) and Halima Bensmai (Qatar Computing Research Institute, Qatar).
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Neuroscience and Mental Health, with Woo-Young Ahn (Seoul National University,
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Skin Disease and Wound Repair, with Zongyuan Ge (Monash University, Australia) and Reiko Tanaka (Imperial College London, UK).
Additionally, the third day of the conference will be entirely dedicated to professional development. Participants will have the chance to broaden their horizons and expand their capabilities through three complementary career activities: insightful discussions with experts from different career paths in the alternative career chats section, workshops aimed at building new skills, and a job fair hosting potential employment options
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Early bird registration is now open and there are many travel grants available! The deadline for the travel grants and short talk application is 31st July. The early bird registration fee is S$225 and it includes the conference dinner on 5th December.
We encourage abstract submissions from all areas of Life Sciences and Biochemistry for the 3rd FEBS-IUBMB-ENABLE International Molecular Biosciences Conference. REGISTER now and don’t miss your place in Singapore!
Sincerely,
The Scientific Organizing Committee
FEBS-IUBMB-ENABLE 2024
SAVE THE DATE: IUBMB Education Symposium 2025
Call For Nominations: FAOBMB Award for Research Excellence 2025
Nomination Deadline: 15 November 2024 (1700 hrs GMT+8)
Call for nominations for the FAOBMB Award for Research Excellence 2025 is now open. Starting in 2011, the FAOBMB Award for Research Excellence is awarded annually to a distinguished biochemist or molecular biologist, based on work carried out predominantly within the FAOBMB region. The work should reflect excellence of scientific contributions to the field and sustained research productivity.
ABOUT THE FAOBMB Award for Research Excellence 2025
Nominees must be members of one of the FAOBMB constituent Societies or Groups with at least two years of continuous membership immediately prior to the nomination. The award winner will receive the award and citation from the FAOBMB President and present his or her work as the FAOBMB Research Excellence Award Lecture in a plenary session at the 31st FAOBMB Conference to be held in Busan, Republic of Korea during 20 - 23 May 2025. The award winner will receive complimentary registration for the FAOBMB Conference as well as receiving an award and an honorarium of USD3000 provided by FAOBMB and sponsors. A travel / accommodation allowance of up to USD2000 will also be provided.
Please submit nominations no later than 15 November 2024 (1700 hrs GMT+8) via email to:
Professor Sheila Nathan
Secretary General of FAOBMB
Email: sheilanathan2023@gmail.com
The FAOBMB award winners will be notified at least 4 months before the Conference.
Click here for the GUIDELINES and NOMINATION FORM.
Call For Nominations: FAOBMB Education Award 2025
Nomination Deadline: 15 November 2024 (1700 hrs GMT+8)
The call for applications for the 2025 FAOBMB Education Award is now open. Starting in 2013, the FAOBMB Education Award is awarded triennially (every three years) in recognition of outstanding contributions to education in biochemistry or molecular biology in the FAOBMB region, with a special focus on innovation and productive outcomes in education.
The contributions should reflect outstanding activities with respect to:
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Teaching philosophy and methods.
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Personal teaching performance, quality and outcomes.
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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology research and teaching: evidence of involvement in research (education, scientific or both).
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External role, peer review and influence beyond the host department/institution.
ABOUT THE FAOBMB Education Award 2025
Nominees must be members of one of the FAOBMB constituent Societies or Groups with at least two years of continuous membership immediately prior to the nomination. The award winner will present his or her work at the 31st FAOBMB Conference to be held in Busan, Republic of Korea during 20 - 23 May 2025. The award winner will receive complimentary registration for the FAOBMB conference as well as receiving an award and an honorarium of USD3000 provided by FAOBMB and sponsors. A travel/accommodation allowance of up to USD2000 will also be provided.
Please submit nominations no later than 15 November 2024 (1700 hrs GMT+8) via email to:
Professor Sheila Nathan
Secretary General of FAOBMB
Email: sheilanathan2023@gmail.com
The FAOBMB award winners will be notified at least 4 months before the Conference.
Click here for the GUIDELINES and NOMINATION FORM.
For more information and to access the application form, please download the FAOBMB Education Award Guidelines at: www.faobmb.com under the "Awards" Tab.