Join the Journal of Cell Biology (JCB) at Cell Bio 2024

Meet the Journal of Cell Biology (JCB) team at Cell Bio 2024, the premier event co-organized by the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) and the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO). As one of the leading conferences in the field, Cell Bio 2024 brings together a diverse global community of scientists to showcase cutting-edge developments in cell biology. Whether you’re attending to present your research, engage in high-level discussions, or explore the latest scientific advancements, Cell Bio 2024 is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about the future of cell biology.

Dates: Saturday, December 14–Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Location: Room 31B, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California

This year’s event promises an impressive array of opportunities, from thought-provoking scientific sessions to hands-on workshops and an expansive exhibit hall featuring the latest technologies and solutions. With a focus on the interdisciplinary nature of cell biology, the meeting offers a platform for exploring innovations that extend across the life sciences.

Attend our Scientific Session: Cell States Across Scales

Session Title: Cell States Across Scales – Reports from Emerging Leaders in Cell Biology

Date: Saturday, December 14, 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Pacific Time (San Diego)

Organizers: Arshad Desai, UC San Diego; and Tim Fessenden, JCB

This session will showcase research from early-career scientists, focusing on how new techniques in cell biology are revealing insights into how cells function across different scales. The discussion will cover a range of emerging questions and cutting-edge technologies.

Featured Speakers:

Stephanie Ellis, University of Vienna
Jonathan Friedman, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Meng-meng Fu, UC Berkeley
Binyam Mogessie, Yale University
Andrew Muroyama, UC San Diego

This session is sponsored by JCB and is an excellent opportunity to learn from rising stars in the field.

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Meet JCB at Booth #520 in the Exhibit Hall

We invite all attendees to visit Booth #520 at the San Diego Convention Center, where members of our editorial team will be available throughout the event. Whether you’re interested in discussing your latest research, learning more about our editorial policies, or just want to grab some fun JCB swag, stop by and say hello. Be sure to pick up our exclusive JCB jigsaw puzzle—available only at the booth—with artwork by Ana Beiriger, PhD!

Exhibit Dates: December 15–17, 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Pacific Time (San Diego)

Want to plan a time in advance? Email a JCB editor in attendance to talk about your research:

Tim Spencer, Executive Editor
Tim Fessenden, Senior Scientific Editor
Dan Simon, Scientific Editor

**About the Journal of Cell Biology (JCB)**

Journal of Cell Biology publishes advances in many areas of basic cell biology, as well as applied cellular advances in fields such as immunology, neurobiology, metabolism, microbiology, developmental biology, and plant biology. JCB is published by Rockefeller University Press. At JCB, all editorial decisions on research manuscripts are made through collaborative consultation between Rockefeller University Press scientific editors and academic editors.

Why submit your research?

Format Neutral: You may submit your papers in ANY format.
Transfer Policy: We welcome submissions that include reviewer comments from another journal. You may also request manuscript transfer between Rockefeller University Press journals.
Fair and Fast: We limit rounds of revision, and we strive to provide clear, detailed decisions that illustrate what is expected in the revisions. Articles appear online in one to two days after author proofs are returned.

Highlights:

97% of invited revisions are accepted
17% of revisions are accepted without re-review
Rapid decisions on transfer manuscripts