One week to go! Join us for hands-on training in protein purification and biophysical characterisation, featuring the latest technologies, expert-led sessions and poster discussions. https://ow.ly/qj6y50ZkY9h$

We're seeking a Digital Marketing Officer on an 18-month contract to work across the Society and Portland Press. The postholder will use their knowledge of digital marketing tools to drive awareness and impact across the sector. Find out more and apply by 17 July: https://ow.ly/ScpI50ZkEXu

Athanasopoulos et al. provide new mechanistic insights into the regulatory interactions between LRRK2 and PP2A helping shed light on these important Parkinson’s disease related proteins https://doi.org/10.1042/BCJ20260194 🧪

The latest issue of The Biochemist is out now! Our June issue looks at Beneficial Bacteria, and includes themed feature articles, educational and career resources, and new articles in our Student Focus series. Read more about the new issue here: https://ow.ly/ZeVL50ZjzfM

Looking for accessible introductions to key topics in molecular bioscience? Our factsheets cover subjects such as genome editing, antibiotic resistance, synthetic biology, nutrition and drug development. Ideal for teaching, outreach or independent learning. https://ow.ly/ixz150ZhZyL

As the Third International Meeting on ERK5 Signalling draws to a close, thank you to our speakers, poster presenters and delegates for three inspiring days of science, knowledge sharing and connection.

Studying your postgraduate degree in the molecular biosciences? Join our learned society & become part of our community of experts. Postgraduate membership supports you to develop your skills & explore career opportunities in the field. Join today! bit.ly/Postgraduate-member

Day 2 of Third International Meeting on ERK5 Signalling explored ERK5 in cancer, sarcoma and vascular biology, with sessions on drug resistance, stress and pan-cancer signalling. Fresh data, lively discussion and new collaborations continue.

Holly, our Membership and Communities Assistant, is attending the Biological and Life Sciences Symposium at Lancaster University today and tomorrow. We're delighted to be able to meet and talk to students throughout the community and if you're attending please do come and say hello!

Shaping a more equitable Society: Survey 2026. 76% of respondents agreed that opportunities to join Society committees are available to all, regardless of background or characteristics. We’re encouraged by this progress as we continue working to make participation open and inclusive

Register and save £50 by 9 July! Selected talks from emerging researchers, interactive posters and technology showcases make this a great opportunity to share your work. https://ow.ly/sBI150ZhZwN 🧪

Yesterday our poster sessions at ERK5 showcased exciting new research and created opportunities for researchers at every career stage to exchange ideas and build collaborations.

Interested in submitting your work to an independent society publisher? Our journals cover the breadth of the molecular biosciences. With open access options available, take a look at our journals and find the home for your work: https://bit.ly/portlandpress-submit

Welcome to the Third International Meeting on ERK5 Signalling. Three days of cutting-edge science, lively discussion and new collaborations begin today!

Save £50 with early booking and submit your abstract by the end of today for the UK DNA Replication Meeting, 1-3 Sept 2026 in Nottingham. Share your research, connect with the community and be part of the programme. https://ow.ly/1JmT50Zj2Jw

Translation UK 2026 has begun! We started off strong with Nicolas Locker presenting on The good, the bad and the ugly : understanding biocondensate functions during viral infection

The beginning of 2026 has been an exciting time for the Society and Portland Press, read about some of our latest updates in this latest issue of The Biochemist! https://doi.org/10.1042/BIO2026202

Are you at a Read & Publish institution? If so, you could benefit from fee-free OA publishing in our journals, including Biochemical Journal and Clinical Science. Discover if your institution has signed up: https://ow.ly/BQ3p50ZhZpf 🧪

Save £50 and submit your abstract by 7 July. This event is ideal for bioscience educators, early career researchers and professionals interested in education-focused roles. https://ow.ly/glt250ZhZo2

Each mini-review in Biochemical Society Transactions includes a perspectives section where authors offer comment on the latest advances, a glimpse of future challenges and highlighting the importance of associated research areas in far broader contexts: https://portlandpress.com/biochemsoctrans

Curious how membrane curvature, local physiochemical conditions and post-translational modifications lead to α-synuclein transitioning into amyloidogenic species? Check out this new review in Bioscience Reports: https://doi.org/10.1042/BSR20260364

Congratulations to Nick Riley on receiving the 2026 Early Career Research Award at our 95th Harden Conference today! Recognising his group's development of innovative technologies and approaches, Nick showcased the use of analytical glycoscience to measure the dynamic glycoproteome.

The 95th Harden Conference has officially begun! We started with a keynote from @merrylabnotts.bsky.social exploring the links between glycosaminoglycan regulation, patterning and function using developmental models #GlycoTime

Planning to attend our 93rd Harden Conference: Endosomal-lysosomal network dysfunction in neurodegeneration? Our exclusive Harden Bursaries are available to support students and early career researchers with the registration and travel fees! Apply by 1 July: https://ow.ly/Z9j850ZfAr5 🧪

Interested in science policy and keen to get involved in the Society’s policy activities? As a member, you can receive exclusive invitations to attend policy events and the opportunity to share your insights through our committees and panels. https://ow.ly/Eah850Zbz0f

Want to get more confident with data? This flexible online course covers descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing and general linear models, with learning designed to fit around your schedule. https://ow.ly/iAbY50ZeZQX 🧪

Missed one of our recent webinars? Catch up now on exciting sessions exploring exercise and bioelectronic devices, as well as advice on communicating your scientific research to journalists, policymakers and the general public. Visit our YouTube Channel: https://ow.ly/VQoR50ZeZPx

Starting next week: #TLUK26. The 31st Translation UK meeting to explore the latest advances in mRNA translation, from ribosome biology to therapeutics. Connect, present your work, and spark new collaborations. https://ow.ly/rEkt50ZeZOI

By publishing in our journals you have allowed us to engage with cutting-edge science, advance Biochemical Society's members career development & support community collaboration. 🧪 Submit your work to our society publisher today: https://ow.ly/eb8e50ZbyWT

This month, we're putting the spotlight on committee member, Dr Emma Hargreaves, an EDI Representative on our Policy, Education and Communities Committee, sharing her experience in the role, thoughts on Society membership and its impact: https://ow.ly/5iYM50ZcCZ2

Develop your educational research profile in higher education. Explore qualitative and quantitative methods, refine research ideas and build confidence in publishing and career progression. https://www.eventsforce.net/biochemsoc/281/home

Struggling to get your head around some fundamental techniques in biochemistry or wondering where to start developing your knowledge? Have a look at our easy-to-follow Beginner's Guide series in the Biochemist for a wide variety of guides. 🧪 https://ow.ly/VCng50ZbyTk

Our EDI Community continues to grow into a connected network of EDI partners — sharing updates, signposting opportunities, and collaboration. Click the link to find out more: https://bit.ly/Launching-our-EDI-Community

Ready to start coding? Practical Python for Beginners begins 5 Oct 2026 and will help biochemists develop core Python skills for analysing and visualising complex biochemical data. https://ow.ly/FwKT50ZbyAM

We had a great day at Parliamentary Links Day today discussing important cross-sector matters with partners and MPs, such as public attitudes and trust in science and Higher Education funding.

That’s a wrap on Diabetes Week. If you haven’t already, make sure to read our latest news article, sharing expert insights from our Clinical Science Associate Editor, Christian Delles (University of Glasgow): https://bit.ly/diabetes-week-2026 🧪

Join us on 17 June where Professor Douglas Kell Douglas Kell will be exploring the role of fibrinaloid microclot complexes in chronic inflammatory diseases and what they reveal about disease mechanisms, oxygen transport, and the microcirculation. Secure your place: https://ow.ly/mOo550ZbyPA

New research published in #Clinsci provides evidence for an insulin-mediated unfolded protein response pathway in human smooth muscle and shows that this is not altered in type II diabetes or obesity 🧪 https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20250639

Planning to attend our 93rd Harden Conference: Endosomal-lysosomal network dysfunction in neurodegeneration? Our exclusive Harden Bursaries are available to support students and early career researchers with the registration and travel fees! 🧪 Apply by 1 July: https://ow.ly/E0cp50ZbyGe

Are you looking forward to 95th Harden Conference: Linking Golgi trafficking and glycan function starting next week? Discover new insights into glycosylation, Golgi trafficking and cell organisation. https://ow.ly/swp750ZbyF0

Celebrating the upcoming special collection in our journal, Bioscience Reports, join us on 10 June to hear from Dr Alberto Javier Ramos and Bowles Lab as they discuss the role of glial cells and neuron-glia interactions in the molecular mechanisms of neurological diseases! https://ow.ly/eIui50Z8xFU

We’ve put together a few more articles for Diabetes Week we thought you’d find interesting— covering inflammation, metabolic health, and immune pathways linked to diabetes. Have a read and explore the latest research:

From creating structural biology pipelines to investigating DNA mismatch repair, it's been an insightful week in Crete for our Machines on Genes conference! Congratulations to our poster prize winners: Daniel, James, Manuel and Emma for their fantastic presentations. 🧪

Co-Guest Edited by Biochemical Society 2027 Inspiration and Resilience Award winner Dr Mootaz Salman, this #ClinSci collection requests mechanistic, physiological, translational, and clinically relevant studies that advance our understanding: https://ow.ly/SHmE50Z8xvy#ClinSci🧪

Thanks to everyone who joined us at 94th Harden Conference: Machines on Genes! We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did and look forward to seeing you again soon! Huge thanks to our programme coordinators for making the event a success! @lapassmore.bsky.social, Alessandro Costa, and Dana Branzei

Can we vaccinate the brain? Precision immunology is opening new paths to target neurotoxic misfolded proteins and fight neurodegenerative disease. Find out more in the latest issue of The Biochemist! https://doi.org/10.1042/BIO2026200

Interested in science policy and keen to get involved in the Society’s policy activities? As a member, you can receive exclusive invitations to attend policy events and the opportunity to share your insights through our committees and panels. bit.ly/Shape-the-Society 🧪

The 94th Harden Conference continues to spark collaboration and discovery. Emerging technologies and mechanistic advances are driving discussions on the molecular pathways that shape cell function and fate.

We’ve put together a selection of articles from our Clinical Science journal for Diabetes Week. Have a read and learn more about the research shaping our understanding of diabetes. 🧪

R for Biochemists 101 is back from 7 September 2026. Develop essential R skills for research, from importing data to creating publication-ready visualisations. Register now. https://ow.ly/7c1I50Z8xt1