Royal Society of Biology
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| Abbreviation | RSB |
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| Predecessor | Institute of Biology, Society of Biology and the Biosciences Federation |
| Formation | 2009 |
| Type | Learned society and Professional association |
| Headquarters | London, UK |
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| Membership | 20,000+ individual members and almost 100 Member Organisations |
Official language | English |
President | Ian L. Boyd |
| Dr Doug Brown FRSB | |
| Website | www |
| Remarks | Motto: Scientiam Vitae Propagare (To Expand the Science of Life) |
Formerly called | Society of Biology |
The Royal Society of Biology (RSB), previously called the Society of Biology, is a learned society and professional association in the United Kingdom created to advance the interests of biology in academia, industry, education, and research. Formed in 2009 by the merger of the Biosciences Federation and the Institute of Biology, the society has more than 20,000 individual members, and almost 100 Member Organisations. In addition to engaging the public on matters related to the life sciences, the Society seeks to develop the profession and to guide the development of related policies.
Individual Membership is open to both professional biologists and non-professional individuals with an interest in the life sciences, reflecting the Society’s inclusive and diverse community.