Membership
Join our muscle biology community
The Society for Muscle Biology (SMB) brings together researchers dedicated to understanding skeletal muscle – its development, function, disease, and regeneration – across academia, clinical research, and industry. As an SMB member, you become part of an international community of scientists spanning career stages and disciplines, united by a shared focus on muscle biology. Whether you are a graduate student just beginning your research career, an early-career investigator building your lab, or an established leader in the field, SMB connects you with the people, programs, and opportunities to support your work. Through initiatives like MyoNYR and an emerging network of Special Interest Groups, members gain access to mentorship, collaboration, and professional development tailored to every stage of the scientific journey.
Benefits of Membership
Events
From our annual conference to interactive webinars, SMB events bring together a dynamic muscle biology community for discovery and connection.
Community
From our Junior member led MyoNYR initiative to Special Interest Groups and muscle biology specific job postings, SMB is a hub supporting muscle biologists around the globe across career stages.
Discounts
Enjoy exclusive access to discounted conference registration.
Celebrating our members
From presenting your research at our conferences to serving in leadership and committee positions, SMB provides numerous ways to build your professional profile and raise visibility. Earn recognition for your scientific achievements and service through SMB’s award programs, fellow distinctions, and member highlights. Raise your profile within the muscle biology community and beyond.
Membership Types
All dues amounts are for the period July 23, 2026 – December 31, 2027
Full
PhD or equivalent advanced degree holders who actively lead a research program in muscle biology research at a university, research institution, or industry. $250
Free
Junior
Individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a recognized college or university, or an MD resident who is actively pursuing research interests in skeletal muscle biology; early-career professionals working in the field of skeletal muscle biology who are within five years of completing their terminal degree (BS, MS, PhD, MD, or equivalent) and do not hold a faculty position, academic staff role, or group leader appointment.$100
Free
Emeritus
Former Society for Muscle Biology Full Members who have retired from professional duties.
Complimentary
Affiliate
Individuals who may not hold an advanced degree but are engaged in academic or industry research, business, teaching, science writing, publishing, communication, public policy, etc. with a focus or interest in skeletal muscle biology research.$350
Free