Position Statements

The Biochemical Society is concerned at the growing rate of antimicrobial resistance, and believes that sustained research funding is needed to drive the development of rapid diagnostics, new antimicrobials and alternative approaches to combating infection.

We believe that progressing towards an equitable, diverse and inclusive sector is imperative to delivering our charitable mission. We have made equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) a core focus of our strategy, and while we have made some progress we acknowledge there is much work still to be done.

The Biochemical Society recognises the advantages of harnessing genetic modification for the improvement of crops, feed and food to contribute to global food security. We support the use of molecular biology for targeted and precise crop improvement alongside maintenance of regulatory control, and recognise our responsibility in fully evaluating these technologies and deploying them where appropriate.

The Biochemical Society and Portland Press support open science, and here we set out the key principles underpinning this commitment.