Experimental Biology (EB) is a multidisciplinary, scientific meeting features plenary and award lectures, pre-meeting workshops, oral and poster sessions, on-site career services and exhibits featuring an array of equipment, supplies and publications required for research labs and experimental study. General fields of study include anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, nutrition, and pharmacology.

EB 2012 is open to all members of the sponsoring and guest societies and nonmembers with interest in research and life sciences. The majority of scientists represent university and academic institutions as well as government agencies, non-profit organizations and private corporations. The meeting is comprised of nearly 14,000 scientists and exhibitors representing six sponsoring societies and over 30 guest societies.