Biophysical Society 61st Annual Meeting | Program Guide

Career Opportunities at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions Finding a Job and Finding Success 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, Room 219

SSM (solid supported membrane)-based electrophysiology is a technique whereby proteoliposomes, membrane vesicles, or membrane fragments containing the channel or transporter of interest are adsorbed to a lipid monolayer painted over a functionalized electrode. Automation of the SSM technology is accomplished by the SURFE 2 R product family and al- lows precise measurements and in-depth analysis of transporter and ion channel functions. Live experiments on the SURFE 2 R will be shown. Join this workshop for live experiments and information about three outstanding platform families. Speakers Andrea Brüggemann, CSO, Nanion Technologies GmbH Niels Fertig, CEO, Nanion Technologies GmbH Gerhard Baaken, CEO, Ionera Technologies GmbH Ekaterina Zaitseva, CSO, Ionera Technologies GmbH Maria Barthmes, Product Manager, SURFE2R, Nanion Technologies GmbH Bringing Mentees and Mentors Together in a National Network 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm, Room 214 Through an initiative funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) is a nationwide consortium of science professionals and institutions collaborating to provide students and scientists across all career stages of research in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social sciences with enhanced net- working, professional development, research resources and mentorship experiences. NRMN includes a wide range of programs for mentors and mentees. This session will provide information on the resources available for mentees and mentors through NRMN and provide an opportunity to participate in the program. Presenter Harlan Jones, University of North Texas Health Science Center Industry and Agency Opportunities Fair 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Hall B-2 & C This fair will introduce attendees to companies and agencies that have employment and funding opportunities outside of academia. Stop by the fair to learn about the variety of opportunities available to scientists in industry and government and to talk one-on-one with representatives from participating organizations. Don’t forget to check out the Career Development Center for current job opportunities available at many of the participating organizations. NIH Grant Writing Workshop 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Room R01 Whether you are a first-time applicant or a scientist with long-standing NIH funding, it is important to stay abreast of the latest changes to the NIH extramural grant process. During this session NIGMS staff with exper- tise in biophysics will be providing details on the NIH grant review process as it stands in 2017, including the recently adopted requirement for rigor, reproducibility, and data management. Speakers Jean Chin, NIGMS Susan Gregorick, NIGMS Peter Preusch, NIGMS James Mack, CSR

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This session provides graduate students, postdocs, and current faculty with information and resources on career options at PUI’s. Panelists are faculty members at PUI’s who have been successful in their positions. Panelists Paul Urayama, Miami University Elizabeth Yates, United States Naval Academy Justin Link, Xavier University Julio C. de Paula, Lewis and Clark College Shelli Frey, Gettysburg College Postdoc to Faculty Q&A Transitions Forum and Luncheon 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Room 222/223 This question-and-answer luncheon is designed for postdocs finishing and actively applying for academic faculty positions. Discussion will be led by a panel of new faculty in basic science and/or medical school departments and experienced faculty who have served as department chairs and/or part of faculty search committees. Topics for discussion include how to prepare the curriculum vitae, the interview process, networking, how to negotiate the job offer, and advice for new faculty as they balance research with their department obligations. Pre-registration was required for lunch. If you are interested in attending and did not register in advance, you are welcome to participate in the discussion on a space-available basis. Speakers Bradley Baker, Korea Institute of Science and Technology Silvia Cavagnero, University of Wisconsin, Madison Julio Cordero-Morales, University of Tennessee Health Science Center Jose Faraldo-Gomez, NHLBI, NIH Shai Silberberg, NINDS, NIH Valeria Vasquez, University of Tennessee Health Science Center Exhibitor Presentation Nanion Technologies GmbH 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, Room 221 Measure More Membrane: Cells, Bilayers, and Transporter Activity In this workshop we will showcase three versatile technologies: the Port- a-Patch , the world’s smallest patch clamp rig, the Orbit product family, for parallel lipid bilayer recordings of reconstituted ion channels, and the SURFE 2 R product family, for label-free and direct measurements of transporter protein activity. The Port-a-Patch is the smallest patch clamp rig in the world and sup- ports high quality patch clamp recordings; accessible to electrophysiolo- gists and non-electrophysiologists alike. Giga-seal recordings coupled with excellent voltage-clamp of the cellular membrane ensure high quality data. Versatile add-ons, such as internal perfusion, allow unprec- edented experimental freedom, above and beyond the possibilities of conventional patch clamp. The Orbit 16 supports the parallel formation and recording from up to 16 lipid bilayers containing reconstituted ion channels or nanopores. Using Micro Electrode Cavity Array (MECA, Ionera) recording substrates, the bilayers are automatically formed by remotely actuated painting (Ionera- SPREAD), which will be demonstrated during this session. Based on the same principle, with the added possibility of active cooling and heating, the Orbit mini is a minimal footprint, turn-key system and allows 4 paral- lel lipid bilayer recordings.

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