Membership Application First Name *Last Name *Email Address *Confirm Email Address *Phone NumberInstitution/Organization *Department *Work Mailing Address *ORCIDMembership Category * Full Member – PhD or equivalent advanced degree holders who actively lead a research program in muscle biology research at a university, research institution, or industry. Junior Member – 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 at a university, research institution, or in industry. Emeritus Member – Retired members with previous regular membership Affiliate Member – Individuals who may/may not hold an advanced degree but are engaged in academic or industry research, business, teaching, science writing, publishing, communication, public policy, etc. with an interest in skeletal muscle research.Current Position/Title *Supervisor/PI (if trainee)Research Focus *Skeletal Muscle BiologyMuscle DevelopmentMuscle RegenerationMuscle MetabolismNeuromuscular Junction BiologyMuscle Disease/PathologyMuscle PhysiologyExercise & AdaptationBrief Description of Muscle Biology Research Experience and/or Interests (100 words max) *0 / 100Highest Degree Earned *MD/PhDPhDMDMASc (thesis based)MSc (professional degree)BS/BScField of Study (highest degree) *Institution Conferred (highest degree) *Year Completed (highest degree) *SMB Committee Interest (optional)SMB members are eligible to be nominated and elected to serve on committees. Please indicate which Society committee(s) are of most interest to you (check all that apply).Membership Committee (Full members)Awards Committee (Full members)Education Committee (Full members)Mentorship Committee (Full members)Special Interest Groups (Full members)MyoNYR (Junior members)Membership Benefits Interest *Please indicate which Society benefits are of most interest to you (check all that apply).Annual scientific meetingsSociety career awardsNetworking opportunitiesCareer development resourcesTravel awards and grantsTrainee mentorship programsMuscle PhysiologyExercise & AdaptationSpecial interest group participationLeadership opportunitiesDiversity and Inclusion (gender) *The Society for Muscle Biology is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. The following demographic information is collected for statistical purposes only and will remain confidential.FemaleMaleNon-binaryPrefer not to sayPrefer to self-describeDiversity and Inclusion (career stage: post-PhD and/or MD)The Society for Muscle Biology is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. The following demographic information is collected for statistical purposes only and will remain confidential.Early Career (0-5 years)Mid Career (6-15 years)Established (15+ years)Diversity and Inclusion (lab geography) *AfricaAsiaAustralia/OceanaEuropeNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAgreement *I hereby apply for membership in the Society for Muscle Biology. I have read, understand and agree to abide by the Society’s bylaws and code of conduct . I understand that membership is subject to approval by the Membership Committee and the subsequent payment of membership dues, and that providing false information may result in denial or revocation of membership. I understand that SMB membership fees are non-refundable. I consent to the Society using my contact information to communicate about membership benefits, events, and society activities. I understand I may opt out of non-essential communications at any time. I consent to the receipt of electronically transmitted notices sent by a representative of SMB.I agree to the above statementSubmitPlease do not fill in this field.
