Biophysical Society 60th Annual Meeting

Speed Networking 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Room 407

performed, all details of the experimental setup are included, eliminat- ing errors in interpretation. Moreover, multiple experiments can be fit simultaneously to a single unifying model. Fast dynamic simulation using proprietary methods for numerical integration allows you to explore parameter space and learn kinetics. Don’t be fooled by other vendors pretending to do the same. Only KinTek Explorer offers such robust and dynamic data fitting. In this presentation, Professor Johnson will introduce the theory and operation of the software to show you how easy it is to fit data to any model you care to input. Examples of experiments that can be fit include: transient and single turnover stopped-flow kinetics, steady state kinetics, slow onset inhibition, equilibrium titrations, rapid- quench-flow kinetics, temperature dependence, voltage-dependent rate constants. In addition time-resolved absorbance or fluorescence and pH-dependent spectra can be analyzed by singular value decom- position to yield spectra and time- or pH-dependence of each species. In addition to describing KinTek Explorer’s basic features, Johnson will introduce new features and will be available to help you to fit your own data. Learn about what you are missing in your own data fitting. Speaker Kenneth A Johnson, President, KinTek Corporation; Professor of Bio- chemistry, University of Texas at Austin

Career development and networking is important in science, but can be a big time commitment. Here we offer refreshments and the chance to speed network, an exciting way to connect with a large number of biophysicists in a short amount of time. Early career scientists can use the opportunity to discuss career goals and challenges, get advice on tenure or grant writing, find out how to gain recognition, or network for your next job. Mid- career and more experienced scientists can use the op- portunity to find a postdoc, learn how to get more involved in the society, or network for possible reviewers for papers. We will introduce everyone, and then give time for short 3-5 minute meetings with a new contact. During this time you can exchange information and ask questions. Then when time is up, you select the next person to talk to. By the end of the event, each participant will have meaningful interactions with over half a dozen colleagues and the opportunity to meet many more. It’s that simple! Career Center Workshop Selling Yourself to the Life Sciences Industry 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Room 518 The industrial employer is looking for a different set of skills and attitudes than either the academic or government employer. Learn what the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries want to hear from potential employees and why. Learn how to develop and best position your mar- keting message in order to improve the chances of a successful industrial job search. Hiring, Firing, and Beyond How to Be an Effective Supervisor 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm, Room 408A Do you find personnel and conflict management a formidable challenge as a supervisor? Come join us at this session, sponsored by the Commit- tee for Professional Opportunities for Women, where a panel of new and seasoned PIs share their experiences in setting up and running a success- ful team in academia and industry. Speakers Dorothy Beckett, University of Maryland Kelly Knee, Pfizer Prithwish Pal, Illumina Rohit Pappu, Washington University in St. Louis The portrayal of scientists and science in popular media can play an important role in shaping the public’s opinion about scientific issues. Whether a big box office feature like Jurassic World , an animated feature like Inside Out , or a sitcom like the Big Bang Theory , getting the science right requires experts in the pertinent field to weight in. At this session, sponsored by the Public Affairs Committee, hear panelists discuss the role scientists play in the developing storylines involving scientists for movies and television, why sometimes even the best intentions do not result in an accurate representation, and what scientists can learn about communicating their work from Hollywood. Moderator Rick Loverd, Program Director, Science and Entertainment Exchange Panelists Amy Berg, Film/TV Writer and Executive Producer Jessica Cail, Professor of Psychopharmacology, Pepperdine University Mike Ireland, Senior Vice President, Production, 20th Century Fox Clifford Johnson, University of Southern California Department of Physics and Astronomy Rajini Rao, Johns Hopkins University Joanna Swain, Bristol-Myers Squibb The Science of Hollywood 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm, Room 403A

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Biophysics 101 Forster Resonance Energy Transfer 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Room 409AB

Forster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) is widely used to study protein structure and protein in vitro and in vivo, in molecular ensembles and in single molecules. The utility of FRET comes from its ability to resolve distances that are smaller than the diffraction limit of light, in the 20 to 100 Angstrom range. This year’s “Biophysics 101” session will include two lectures on FRET that highlight the power and the limitations of the

technique. Presenters Kalina Hristova, Johns Hopkins University Steven Vogel, NIH

Snack Break 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm, West Hall Poster Presentations and Late Posters 1:45 pm - 3:45 pm, West Hall How to Get Your Scientific Paper Published 2:15 pm - 3:45 pm, Room 408B This panel discussion, sponsored by the Publications Committee, will focus on the practical issues involved in publishing a scientific paper. The panelists have extensive experience in writing, reviewing, and editing papers, and will provide information on the dos and don’ts of submitting research manuscripts. Discussions will focus on strategies to avoid com- mon pitfalls, how to prevent and fix problems before submission, and how to respond to critiques and even rejection of a paper. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions during the session. Panelists

William Hancock, Pennsylvania State University William Kobertz, University of Massachusetts Elizabeth Komives, Univesrity of California,San Diego Leslie Loew, Univesrity of Connecticut Moderator Catherine A. Royer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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