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Mission and Vision

Main aims of the Società Italiana di Biochimica e Biologia Molecolare (SIB, Italian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) are the promotion of Research and Education in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in Italy (with particular attention to their molecular applications in Medicine, Nutrition, Environment, Industry), the dissemination of scientific results to a non-specialist public, the advancement of scientific collaborations among Italian laboratories and with foreign institutions. SIB is fostering the growth and diffusion of biochemistry and molecular biology by organizing meetings, workshops and courses, and by providing fellowships and awards to young investigators.

History

Find out how the history of our association has evolved

1951

28th June

The birth of SIB

SIB was established on 28th June 1951 with the former name of Italian Society of Biological Chemistry

1951

28th June

1993

Non-profit Association

It has been recognized as a non-profit Association since 1993

1993

1999

New name

In 1999 the Society’s name was changed to Italian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SIB)

1999

Board members

Directive Coucil (2025 - 2026)

Prof. Andrea Bellelli – Università di Roma La Sapienza (President)
Prof. Vittorio Bellotti – Università di Pavia (Vice-President)

Prof. Paola Chiarugi – Università di Firenze (Past – President)

Prof. Santina Bruzzone – Università di Genova 

Prof. Maria Rosa Ciriolo – Università di Roma “Tor Vergata” (Secretary)

Prof. Stefania Iametti – Università di Milano Statale (Treasurer)

Prof. Cesare Indiveri – Università della Calabria

Prof. Giovanni Li Volti – Università di Catania

Prof. Pier Luigi Martelli – Università di Bologna

Prof. Claudia Martini – Università di Pisa

Prof. Marco Moracci – Università di Napoli Federico II

Prof. Chiara Schiraldi – Università della Campania 

Collegio dei Revisori dei Conti – (2025 - 2028)

Prof. Francesco Bonomi – Università degli Studi di Milano

Prof. Eugenio Monti– Università di Brescia

Prof. Nadia Raffaelli– Università Politecnica delle Marche


Collegio dei Probiviri (2025 - 2028)

Prof. Rosario Ammendola – Università di Napoli Federico II

Prof. Martino Bolognesi – Università degli Studi di Milano

Prof. Ferdinando Palmieri– Università degli Studi di Bari

Statute and Regulations

The Statute and general by laws governing the Society, approved by the members and General Assembly

the Regulations governing the activities of SIB components, approved by the SIB Board

The Regulations of SIB Awards

Collaborations
& network

Discover SIB's world, Groups and Sections

The Italian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SIB) gathers researchers in the field of biochemical sciences from all over the Country. SIB is structured through Scientific Groups, Regional Sections, the Junior Section, the annual Congress, Workshop and other initiatives that dynamically promote the diffusion and practice of molecular approaches to Life Sciences.

SIB Groups

SIB Sections

SIB Young