Society for Developmental Biology
Encyclopedia
The Society for Developmental Biology (SDB) is a professional society for basic scientists and physicians around the world whose research
is focused on the study of the developmental biology
and embryology
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The stated mission
of the society is to:
The Society is associated with the journal Developmental Biology the monthly peer review
ed journal
, Developmental Biology
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in 1995 by to honor the biologist Edwin Conklin
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Research
Research can be defined as the scientific search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, to establish novel facts, solve new or existing problems, prove new ideas, or develop new theories, usually using a scientific method...
is focused on the study of the developmental biology
Developmental biology
Developmental biology is the study of the process by which organisms grow and develop. Modern developmental biology studies the genetic control of cell growth, differentiation and "morphogenesis", which is the process that gives rise to tissues, organs and anatomy.- Related fields of study...
and embryology
Embryology
Embryology is a science which is about the development of an embryo from the fertilization of the ovum to the fetus stage...
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History
The Society for Developmental Biology (SDB) was founded in 1939 to promote the field of developmental biology and to advance the understanding of developmental biology at all levels. SDB is a non-profit professional society dedicated to advancement of the field of developmental biology. Over recent decades, the SDB has grown to nearly 2000 members, and has evolved to provide an international forum for research, education and career development in developmental biology.The stated mission
Mission statement
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of the society is to:
- Foster excellence in research and education in developmental biology.
- Provide advice and resources on careers in developmental biology.
- Provide information for the public on relevant topics in developmental biology.
- Provide a communication hub for all developmental biologists.
The Society is associated with the journal Developmental Biology the monthly peer review
Peer review
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ed journal
Scientific journal
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, Developmental Biology
Developmental Biology
Developmental Biology is a peer-reviewedscientific journal. It was established in 1959 and is the official journal of the Society for Developmental Biology. It publishes research on the mechanisms of development, differentiation, and growth in animals and plants at the molecular, cellular, and...
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Awards
The Society for Developmental Biology inaugurated the Edwin Grant Conklin MedalEdwin Grant Conklin Medal
The Edwin Grant Conklin Medal was inaugurated in 1995 by the Society for Developmental Biology to honor the biologist Edwin Conklin.-List of winners:The following have won the award:* 1995 – John Phillip Trinkaus...
in 1995 by to honor the biologist Edwin Conklin
Edwin Conklin
Edwin Grant Conklin was a American biologist and zoologist, born at Waldo Ohio, and educated at Ohio Wesleyan University and Johns Hopkins University...
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Annual Meeting
The Society holds an annual meeting that is attended by scientists from around the world. The 68th annual meeting in 2009 will be held in San Francisco, CA. In addition to the annual meetings, specific regions around the U.S. hold regional meetings.Past Meetings
The first symposium on Development and Growth was sponsored by the editors of Growth, and it was held in August 1939, at North Truro. Subsequent meetings have been held in a variety of cities throughout the world. A selection of recent meetings are summarized in the table. More information about future and past annual meetings are posted on the Society's official website http://www.sdbonline.org/.| Year | Dates | Venue | Presiding President |
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| 2006 | unk | San Francisco, CA | Michael Crow Michael Crow Michael M. Crow is the 16th and current president of Arizona State University, having succeeded Lattie Coor as of July 1, 2002.-Biography:... |
| 2007 | June | Cancun, Mexico | Gail R. Martin Gail R. Martin Professor Gail R. Martin, is in charge of the developmental biology program at the University of California, San Francisco. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, a member of the National Academy of Sciences , and is the President of the Society for Developmental Biology.In... |
| 2008 | date TBA | Philadelphia, PA | Eric F. Wieschaus Eric F. Wieschaus -External links:***, excellent profile**... |
| 2009 | July 23-27 | San Francisco, CA | Marianne Bronner-Fraser |