Membership Application - Society for Muscle Biology

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Membership 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.

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Membership Benefits Interest

Please indicate which Society benefits are of most interest to you (check all that apply).

SMB Committee Interest (optional)

Membership Committee (Full members)
Awards Committee (Full members)
Education Committee (Full members)
Mentorship Committee (Full members)
Special Interest Groups (Full members)
MyoNYR (Junior members)

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).

Diversity 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.

Diversity and Inclusion (career stage: post-PhD and/or MD)

Early Career (0-5 years)
Mid Career (6-15 years)
Established (15+ years)

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.

Agreement

I agree to the following statements

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.