Association of Applied Biologists

Members have access to AAB Travel and Carer grants, reduced meeting fees and more…

Association of Applied Biologists

We have ~1000 members focused in twelve specialist groups across many areas of applied biology

Association of Applied Biologists

“The leading organisation for promoting applied research in Agricultural & Food Sciences”

Registered Charity No. 1195899

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WHY JOIN AAB?

Who are the AAB?

We are a learned society and charity focused across many areas of Applied Biology. We deliver our charitable mission through the publication of scientific journals in applied biology, the organisation of conferences across a range of related subject themes, the formulation and dissemination of policies to promote the discipline, the publication of a monthly newsletter and by providing opportunities that reduce the barriers to access for our members.

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About Our Organisation

aab membership & specialist groups

Membership is open to all interested in applied biology, whether as a general topic or one of the specialist areas with a designated group.

aab publications

The AAB have an active involvement in the production and publication of many scientific works. Click below to learn more about the work we do.

aab conferences

Conferences are a great place to present and discuss current projects, or to gain inspiration for future work and to network with field leading experts.

Latest News

JULY 2025

JULY 2025

Contents News - Goodbye to Carol & Welcome Jordan Upcoming AAB Events Events in our Community Community News Meeting Reports - ICAR2025 & Parliamentary Links Day Update from the Annals of Applied Biology AAB Membership 2025 About the AAB VIEW JULY NEWSLETTER

JUNE 2025

JUNE 2025

Table of Contents - Goodbye to Bernadette Lawson - AAB Events Update - Reports from International Advances in Plant Virology (IAPV25) - Update from Annals of Applied Biology - Recruiting new Editor in Chief for Annals - Update from Royal Society of Biology - NAPIC...

MAY 2025

MAY 2025

Table of Contents - AAB Events Update (PDF) - Reports from International Advances in Plant Virology (IAPV25) (PDF) - Reports from Monogram 2025 (PDF) - Update from Annals of Applied Biology (PDF) - Update from Royal Society of Biology (PDF) - AAB Membership 2025 - AAB...

JULY 2025

JULY 2025

Contents News - Goodbye to Carol & Welcome Jordan Upcoming AAB Events Events in our Community Community News Meeting Reports - ICAR2025 & Parliamentary Links Day Update from the Annals of Applied Biology AAB Membership 2025 About the AAB VIEW JULY NEWSLETTER

JUNE 2025

JUNE 2025

Table of Contents - Goodbye to Bernadette Lawson - AAB Events Update - Reports from International Advances in Plant Virology (IAPV25) - Update from Annals of Applied Biology - Recruiting new Editor in Chief for Annals - Update from Royal Society of Biology - NAPIC...

MAY 2025

MAY 2025

Table of Contents - AAB Events Update (PDF) - Reports from International Advances in Plant Virology (IAPV25) (PDF) - Reports from Monogram 2025 (PDF) - Update from Annals of Applied Biology (PDF) - Update from Royal Society of Biology (PDF) - AAB Membership 2025 - AAB...

FEBRUARY 2025

FEBRUARY 2025

February 2025 Newsletter Table of Contents AAB Quick Links AAB Events Update from Annals of Applied Biology Update from Royal Society of Biology Update from Society of Chemical Industries PCN article from the Vegetable Farmer AAB Membership Benefits 2025 The AAB News...

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