The meeting of the International Federation of Cell Biology (IFCB) this year will be held jointly with the American Society of Cell Biology (ASCB), from December 6-10, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. As the premier meeting for biomedical research worldwide, this offers a great opportunity to learn about the latest research in your field and network with leaders and peers in cell biology, biophysics, stem cells, and genomics, to name a few. This meeting is a wonderful chance for you to present your science and to meet in person many of the prominent names you know from the literature. It will also be a great occasion to promote cell biology as a world science.

As a member of the Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology, you are entitled to a 50% discount on ASCB membership which qualifies you steep discounts on abstract submission, registration fees and enables you to apply for special travel awards. Every constituent society in the IFCB has been invited to host an open information session in Philadelphia where members can highlight training, visiting fellowship, and funding opportunities in their home country.

As one attendee at the 2013 ASCB Annual Meeting noted, “The meeting is a perfect combination of high-profile talks, networking opportunities, professional development, teaching resources, and FUN!”

We hope you will be able to join us in Philadelphia. To learn more about the 2014 ASCB/IFCB Meeting and obtain a discount code to attend, please go to http://www.ascb.org/2014meeting/ifcb.

A reminder: if you need a visa for the U.S., you should register for the 2014 ASCB/IFCB Meeting by August 5 in order to receive a formal letter of invitation so you can schedule your visa interview in a timely manner.