International Society for Molecular Recognition

Initial Announcement of the Society
in Journal of Molecular Recognition

The international Society for Molecular Recognition

The International Society for Molecular Recognition (ISMR) was founded in 1985 and conceived to foster communication between researchers concerned with molecular recognition in chemistry, biology, biotechnology and medicine. The Society has responsibilities including the following:

1. To provide a continuing "umbrella" organization for the regular International Symposia on Affinity Technology, to be organized with great autonomy by organizers selected by the ISMR;
2. To act as an office through which the "Pierce Award in Affinity Chromatography" (and related fields) can be presented. The decision-making of the Award Committee will be independent of any group or individual outside the committee;
3. To disburse, through the Finance Committee, travel awards to attend the International Symposia on Affinity Technology and other ISMR activities;
4. To promote activities in the area of molecular recognition, including local meetings, e.g. minisymposia or workshops at other national or international meetings in years when the International Symposium is not held.

Molecular Recognition
Molecular Recognition is at the foundation of the current revolution in molecular Biology and biotechnology. In recent years, advances in biological, chemical, physical and computational methodology have provided researchers with the tools not only to identify and characterize interacting molecules, but also to understand the general rules of molecular recognition. Equally important, advances in our understanding of the structural basis of interaction and our ability to design new recognition molecules complement the field of affinity technology, making it possible to use native and designed interacting molecules for such biotechnological applications as purification, diagnostics and therapeutics.

I.M. Chaiken (1988) J. Mol Recognit. 1, i

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Constitution and bylaws
Articles of Incorporation