Korea Biology Olympiad(KBO) is the organizer of 3 rounds of Korea Biology Olympiad competition. Only students enrolled in regular high schools are eligible to participate the competition. In February and March, official letters are sent to schools across the country to guide students to participate it. KBO conducts education and evaluation at the same time. Participants must complete four distance education sessions in April to May, June to July, August, and September to November. Distance education is conducted online. Students listen to college-level biology in a video and solve the given problems and submit them as an assignment. Students who do not faithfully submit assignments for each distance education session are left out. There are 3 rounds of selection tests: in August, December, and February of the following year. Students solve multiple-choice problems each time. Experimental evaluation is added to the 3rd selection test.
As the largest academic society currently, with 12 thousand members in the associated biosectors, the Korean Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology holds academic conferences more than 5 times a year and issues 3 journals and webzines. In addition, the Korean Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology has won the medical grand award from the Korean Academy of Medical Sciences 4 times, winning the award for 3 consecutive years between 2007 and 2009. It is positioned as a representative society leading the Korean biosectors.
For international academic exchange, the Society officially joined the Federation of Asia and Oceania Biochemists and Molecular Biologists (FAOBMB) in 1973 and the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB) in 1982. The Society promoted the globalization of Korean life sciences by inviting the 5th FAOB Congress to Seoul in 1989 and successfully hosted the IUBMB Seoul Conference with the theme of Molecular & Cellular Networks in 1999 as well as the FAOBMB Conference in Seoul in 2007. The 24th IUBMB & The 15th FAOBMB Congress was held in Seoul to provide opportunities for research-related exchanges between biochemistry and molecular biologists around the world and domestic researchers, contributing to the development of global biochemistry and molecular biology.
In addition, since 2005, the Society has held life science forums for the public to transmit life science information to the public. It has participated in the science and technology EXPO since 2002 to assist the career development of students in science and engineering. The Korean Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology continues to work to raise public awareness of the life sciences.
Held International Biochemistry Conference to commemorate the foundation of the Biochemical Society of Korea
Meeting of initiators and inaugural general meeting for the Biochemical Society of Korea
From 2010 to 2018, a regular member aged 55 years or older was awarded by selecting a member who made steady progress in biochemistry and molecular biology or related applications and whose accumulated research work overall contributed to an important academic contribution in one field.
In order to empower and invigorate the research works by distinguished females in science and technology, this award was founded in May 2005. The award committee elects two female candidates among PhD holders who demonstrated excellent research works and of Korean citizen - by evaluating their research works, recommendations and resumes, after which the final winner is elected. This award is funded by Macrogen Inc. sponsorship.
- Most Citation Paper Award: In the last two years, a paper published in the Journal of the Society will be presented to three of the highest corresponding authors when quoted in other SCI (E) -registered journals.
- Achievement Award of paper : This award encouraged the citation of the Journal (EMM and BMB Reports) published by our society in SCI paper published annually as corresponding authors, and will not be implemented from 2019.
- Most Number of Paper Award: This award has been implemented by selecting three or more corresponding authors who have been published in the Journal (EMM and BMB Reports) issued by our society every year, and will not be implemented from 2018.
The Young Scientist Award from 2008 to 2015 and the New Drug Research Award from 2012 to 2015 were implemented to encourage and boost morale of outstanding students in the field of life sciences, producing a total of 20 winners.
As an e-magazine published by the Society, KSBMB Webzine is issued every 3 months and distributed to members via e-mails. KSBMB Webzine introduces the latest research and promotes the exchange of information in biochemistry and molecular biology. It also delivers a variety of news on the Society and members.
"Experiments in Biochemistry" books published by the Society are biochemistry practice books. The first edition was issued in 1965 to be used for biochemistry, clinical biochemistry and molecular biology courses. Since the 1st edition was issued, the book has undergone several rounds of revisions to incorporate the remarkable developments in biochemistry, clinical biochemistry and molecular biology. The current issue is the 5th edition.
The aim is to facilitate research networks among members by putting together contact information for members who agree to the disclosure. It is used as a resource for research promotion projects by the government and related businesses. The History of the Society, the Articles of Society, and the list of directors before and after the integration are included. The list is issued every five years.
Thank you for your interest in membership in the Korean Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (KSBMB). We invite people in biochemistry and molecular biology including biomedical researchers, research administrators, advocates, students, and others who share KSBMB's commitment and vision and support our mission.
Members of KSBMB join forces of more than 15,000 scientists from around the world to exchange of timely scientific information. Furthermore, members have many benefits of the membership, including substantially reduced fees for conference registrations and excellent opportunities to foster important relationships and collaborations with international scientists.
A human biology major who plans to go to medical school after graduating this spring from USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, Lee had already satisfied her general education requirements. But she enrolled in the online, 150-student class to learn more about what to value in life.
Aurora NK provides tutoring, legal aid and health care assistance to North Korean refugees by pairing native English-speaking college students, lawyers and health care professionals with North Korean refugees.
The nonprofit also helps refugees navigate the byzantine U.S. health care system and connects them with free clinic services. Many immigrants from North Korea struggle with nightmares, PTSD and other mental health issues, Lee said.
Journal of Plant Biology is an international journal dedicated to essential research in various fields of plant science.
Biochar is being increasingly used for the enhancement of soil fertility and quality, removal of various environmental contaminants, and carbon sequestration. Moreover, recent research focusing on biochar has heightened interest in a wide range of applications in the fields of engineering, health care, and life sciences. These studies have enhanced the commercial potential of biochar. The special issue is intended to bring together academia and industry to share knowledge and experiences and to showcase innovations and achievements.
The biochar undergoes a paradigm shift toward the development of the next generation of biochar applications with more attention to enhancing the biochar global market; carbon neutrality; and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations.
This special issue will focus on novel applications of biochar and will provide a unique platform for sharing knowledge on all aspects of biochar among a broad international scientific community, policy makers, and industrial personnel
Applied Biological Chemistry aims to promote the interchange and dissemination of scientific data among researchers in the field of agricultural and biological chemistry. The journal covers biochemistry and molecular biology, medical and biomaterial science, food science, and environmental science as applied to multidisciplinary agriculture.
Hojoung Lee is a Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, Korea University, South Korea. Professor Lee's research interests are focused on the identifying the mechanism of abiotic stress tolerance in plants.
Moonjae Cho is a Professor at the Department of medicine, Lab of Biochemistry and molecular biology, Jeju National University, South Korea. Professor Cho's research interests are focused to redox signal transduction in EMT and fibrosis, including skin, liver and lung. He also studies alteration of metabolism in drug resistant cancer cells.
The Society for Mathematical Biology was founded in 1973 to promote the development and dissemination of research and education at the interface between the mathematical and biological sciences. The Society serves a diverse community of researchers and educators in academia, in industry, and government agencies throughout the world.
The Society for Mathematical Biology is devoted to fostering education, scientific research, and dissemination of information in mathematical biology. Your membership is important to the advancement of mathematical and computational biology.
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