International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
AbbreviationIUBMB
Formation1955; 69 years ago (1955)
TypeINGO, standards organization
Region served
Worldwide
Official language
English
President
Alexandra Newton (Canada, United States, United Kingdom)
Websiteiubmb.org

The International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB) is an international non-governmental organisation concerned with biochemistry and molecular biology. Formed in 1955 as the International Union of Biochemistry (IUB), the union has presently 79 member countries and regions (as of 2020).[1] The Union is devoted to promoting research and education in biochemistry and molecular biology throughout the world, and gives particular attention to localities where the subject is still in its early development.