The Society for In Vitro Biology is pleased to announce the release of our new member database and portal! We have been working very hard to ensure that every SIVB member has a robust, streamlined, and user-friendly membership experience. 

With this new portal, you will be able to:

• Renew your membership online

• Easily maintain and update your profile information

• Pay invoices and review transaction history

• Send direct messages to your fellow members

• Post or search for employment opportunities with the SIVB’s Career Center

Additional features and functionality may be added in the future, and you can expect to receive more information about site features as they are available. 

If you are a returning visitor, you will notice as you explore that some things look a little different. This site is a work-in-progress, and some visual elements may change over the next few months. However, please rest assured knowing that you are still receiving the same quality service and excellent benefits of membership in the Society.

If you have any questions or issues that are not covered in this FAQ, please contact the SIVB Business Office at sivb@sivb.org or +1 (410) 969-7940.

MY PRIOR USERNAME AND PASSWORD DIDN’T WORK

Please note that any login information from before October 28, 2024 will not work for this new portal.  

To preserve the security of sensitive information, all members must update their password to access this site. Please check the email which you were sent on October 29, 2024 with instructions for resetting your password. If you did not receive this email, it’s possible it was sent to an older email address. Please contact the Business Office to update your email address so we can re-send this information to you.  

I’VE UPDATED MY PASSWORD. WHAT ARE MY NEXT STEPS?

Once your password has been reset, you will be able to sign into your Member Profile. Once there, we encourage you to review and update your member profile first.

Click on the Edit button next to any section to update your member information.

You will notice that many fields have a red button next to them. Click this button to change your privacy settings as desired for each piece of information. The “person” icon means that your information will be visible only to other members, and the “locked padlock” icon means that it is private and only visible to you.

You may also change your Username, if you wish. We recommend using your email address as your username. However, no matter what you choose, please make sure you use the same email address throughout the site. If you choose a username that is not your email address, please make sure it contains only letters and/or numbers with no special characters or spaces.

Example: ‘smith123@yourdomain.com’ or ‘smith123’ 

HOW DO I CUSTOMIZE MY PREFERENCES?

If you click on the Information & Settings tab under the Manage Profile option on the right side menu, you will see a number of preferences that you can customize. You will notice that some options are highlighted in red, with a note below that reads: “Highlighted options no longer apply to you. They will be removed once you have de-selected them and clicked the ‘Save My Settings’ button. Please deselect them and then save your settings.

The portal is run on a platform called YourMembership, which offers numerous features, some of which we are not currently utilizing. This includes the subscription options you will see for a Forum Digest and Group Digest. By default these should both remain unchecked. Some features may be introduced in the future. You will be notified as any new features are released which might require you to make changes to these settings and preferences.

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING?

Click on Events on the blue menu bar at the top of the page. This will take you to the Community Calendar, where you can see all upcoming events for which you can register, including abstract submission for the Annual Meeting.

To register for any of the events listed, click on the name of the event, then click “Register,” or just click “Register” below the title of the event.

To return to your Member Profile, click My Profile at the very top of the page or Profile Home in the menu on the right.

HOW DO I CHECK THE STATUS OF MY MEMBERSHIP?

In the upper right corner of the page, click Welcome, [Your Name] to open a drop-down menu, then click Account & Settings.

Click Payments & History on the menu to the left, then click Membership at the top of the section.

This will let you see your current Member Type (Regular, Student, etc.) and the date through which your membership is current. If your membership is currently expired, you will also see a secure link which will allow you to renew.  

HOW DO I RENEW MY MEMBERSHIP?

Using the directions above, navigate to the secure link to renew your membership. Once you have clicked the link to start the process, please choose a Member Type then click “Continue”. Most new members will choose Post Doc, Regular, Student, or Life Membership. If you are uncertain which Member Type you should choose, please contact the SIVB Business Office at 410-969-7940 or sivb@sivb.org.   

The next page will display your membership dues and allow you to make some choices about receiving your journal and additional options. As mentioned previously, some information is presented differently in this new system. If you are familiar with SIVB’s membership dues, the amounts you see on this page and the next page will look different from what you are accustomed. Please see HAVE THE MEMBERSHIP DUES CHANGED? below for more information

To return to your Member Profile, click My Profile at the very top of the page or Profile Home in the menu on the right.

HAVE THE MEMBERSHIP DUES CHANGED?

As mentioned previously, some information is presented differently in this new system. If you are familiar with SIVB’s dues, the amounts you see during the member registration or renewal process will look a little different, but the total cost for membership remains the same.

Previously, your membership dues were presented as a single total dollar amount. This new system presents your membership dues broken down by itemized services letting you know exactly where and how your dues support the various initiatives and infrastructure of our Society. You will also be provided with some optional items you may add to your membership, such as a contribution to the SIVB’s Fund for the Future or the ability to purchase print copies of the journal publications. You will have the ability to review and approve your final total cost before submitting your payment.     

The amount you see after having chosen your member type is the portion of your dues that directly supports the Society for In Vitro Biology’s mission, vision, and benefits that are enjoyed by all members.

As you continue the membership process, you will see a breakdown of the additional items, included as part of your dues, which support the SIVB’s publications.

All members receive the In Vitro Report and an online copy of the In Vitro journal based on your membership focus. These items are required to process your SIVB membership and are unable to be removed from the cart but are not an additional cost.

NEW FOR 2026 for Regular, Emeritus, Honorary, and Life members: All members will continue to receive online access to their chosen journals (In Vitro – Animal or In Vitro – Plant); however, the printed copy of the journal will only be sent if you specifically request it during your membership renewal and pay a modest additional cost of $50.

If you want a print copy of the journal mailed to you, please check the box labeled “Print Copy…” found directly below the online version of your journal. You can even purchase a print copy of the other In Vitro journal at the same time. Just select those options by clicking the box, and your total will update accordingly.

HOW DO I MAKE A DONATION?

If you are renewing your membership or joining the SIVB for the first time, you will have the opportunity to make a $25.00 contribution toward the SIVB’s Fund for the Future by checking the appropriate box during the member registration or renewal process.

At the bottom of the last page of the member registration or renewal process, you will see another optional box indicating ‘I would like to make an additional donation after submitting this form.’ Keeping that box checked will take you to the Donations section of the website and allow you to make additional contributions to the SIVB’s various Funds, such as the Student Awards, after your dues have been processed. 

PLEASE NOTE: At this time, you will need to purchase your membership separately from any additional donations you wish to make to the SIVB. We acknowledge this may be an inconvenience and are working to improve this process for the future. 

If you wish to make a donation at any other time, please reach out to the Business Office to request an invoice for this purpose.

WHY DO I NEED TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT TO ACCESS THE SITE IF I’M NOT AN SIVB MEMBER AND DON’T INTEND TO BECOME ONE?

This site contains security features which protect the sensitive information of our members and partners. You must therefore register and be approved before accessing most sections of the site.

To create your account, go to the homepage of the new portal and click Join SIVB. Then follow the steps to complete the membership enrollment process.

• If you are an individual looking for more information about the Society or you wish to make a contribution, please select the Visitor Member Type on the next page.

• If you are from an organization looking to exhibit at the Annual Meeting or you want to make a contribution on behalf of your organization, please select the Organization Member Type on the next page.

If you have any questions or issues that are not covered in this FAQ, please contact the SIVB Business Office at sivb@sivb.org or +1 (410) 969-7940.