Student Chapters Committee
The Student Chapters Committee is devoted to building a national community of undergraduate students and faculty members for the advancement of biochemistry and molecular biology research, education and science outreach. It provides networking and career-development opportunities at regional and national levels, access to research and science outreach, as well as grants and awards.
Institutional affiliations listed for identification purposes only. Members serve in their personal capacities and do not represent their affiliated institutions or employers.

Pamela Mertz
- Chair (2023–2026)
- St. Mary's College of Maryland
North-central region

Basudeb Bhattacharyya
- (2024–2027)
- University of Wisconsin–La Crosse

Orla Hart
- (2023–2026)
- Purdue University
Northeast region

Kirsten Fertuck
- (2024–2027)
- Northeastern University

Amy Springer
- (2023–2026)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst
Northwest region

Yun-Seok Choi
- (2025–2028)
- Black Hills State University

Betsy Martinez–Vaz
- (2025–2028)
- Hamline University
South-central region

Corina Maeder
- Incoming chair (2025–2028)
- Trinity University

Aswathy Rai
- (2024–2027)
- Mississippi State University
Southeast region

Nancy Rice
- (2023–2026)
- University of South Alabama

Melanie Van Stry
- (2023–2026)
- Lane College
Southwest region

Jessica Bell
- (2025–2028)
- University of San Diego

Erik Yukl
- (2024–2027)
- New Mexico State University