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Why we study shrimp on treadmills: The case for curiosity-driven research
An op-ed by Carole LaBonne on basic science
In recent debates about government funding, certain quirky-sounding research projects — like studying shrimp on treadmills — have grabbed headlines and become easy targets for criticism. Politicians and the public alike ask: “Why should we pay for shrimp running on treadmills?”
The biological truth: Trump’s gender directives ignore science
SDB Statement on Abrupt Dismissal of NIH and NSF Staff
The Society for Developmental Biology (SDB) is alarmed by the recent workforce reductions at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and other federal research agencies. These sudden and far-reaching cutbacks jeopardize the breadth and depth of scientific inquiry—including in the field of developmental biology ...
Statement from the SDB President on Recent Events
We acknowledge that recent events and policy changes are unsettling—even frightening—especially for those in the early stages of their careers. Please know that the Society for Developmental Biology (SDB) remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering a welcoming, supportive environment for all aspiring scientists.
2025 SDB Award Winners
The Society for Developmental Biology Board of Directors selected the following recipients for the 2025 SDB Awards. They will present their award lectures at the 20th International Congress of Developmental Biology, June 18-22, 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
SDB Statement on the Unprecedented Disruptions to Biomedical Research
Scientific research is a driving force behind human progress. It fuels medical breakthroughs, spurs technological innovations and drives economic growth. Federal funding of research by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) is absolutely critical for ensuring that the U.S. maintains its global leadership in science and technology.
Finding the Funny: A Conversation with Paola Arlotta, 2023 FASEB Excellence in Science Mid-Career Award Recipient
Paola Arlotta, Golub Professor of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology at Harvard University, was the recipient of the 2023 FASEB Excellence in Science Mid-Career Award for her significant contributions to the field of neurobiology and for her contributions to the scientific community as a mentor and leader.
Developmental Biology – Can You Dig It? An Interview with Neil Shubin
The Society for Developmental Biology (SDB) recognized Neil Shubin with the 2024 Viktor Hamburger Outstanding Educator Prize. Shubin is currently a Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago, and the award is in recognition of his outstanding and innovative contributions to learning.
Interview with 2024 SDB Elizabeth D. Hay New Investigator Award recipient Daniel Dickinson
The 2024 recipient of the Society for Developmental Biology Elizabeth D. Hay New Investigator Award is Daniel Dickinson. Dickinson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences at the University of Texas at Austin.
2024 SDB Election Results
The Society for Developmental Biology would like to congratulate the
newly elected members of the SDB Board of Directors. Their terms will
begin immediately following the SDB 83rd Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA.
Deborah J. Andrew named Society for Developmental Biology’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient
Deborah J. Andrew, the Bayard Halstead Professor in Cell Biology at
Johns Hopkins University, is the recipient of the 2024 Developmental
Biology – Society for Developmental Biology Lifetime Achievement Award.
Interview with 2024 Society for Developmental Biology Conklin Medalist Chris Doe
Chris Doe, Professor of Biology and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator at the University of Oregon, has been awarded the 2024 Edwin G. Conklin Medal from the Society for Developmental Biology for his outstanding research contributions to the field of developmental neurobiology and his exemplary mentorship of the next generation of scientists.