Biophysical Society 62nd Annual Meeting | Program Guide

NSF Funding 101 1:30 pm–3:00 pm, Esplanade, Room 157

Speakers Andrea Brüggemann, CSO, Nanion Technologies GmbH Niels Fertig, CEO, Nanion Technologies GmbH Industry Panel Avenues to Industry 1:00 pm–2:30 pm, South, Level Three, Room 307/308 Come join us for a Q&A discussion about science in industry. Hear from a panel of scientists about their career path to industry. Learn about the different roles and positions and get perspective about how you can tailor your current research experience to align with industry needs. Panelists To Be Announced Biophysics 101 Mechanobiology 1:30 pm–3:00 pm, Esplanade, Room 153 Support contributed by Chroma Technology Corporation Mechanobiology is an emerging field of biophysical research that focuses on understanding the mechanical basis of cell function. It includes study- ing the force-induced and tensional changes that occur within cells and between cells and their environment, and the mechanotransduction of cellular signals that lead to cell motility and induce changes during differ- entiation. The speakers in this session will discuss the mechanobiology of single molecules, migrating cells, and sheets of cells during embryogen- esis, and the methods that they use in their studies. Moderator Sharyn Endow, Duke University Presenters Keir Neuman, NIH Michael Sheetz, National University of Singapore Mechanobiology Institute Maria Leptin, European Molecular Biology Laboratory Exhibitor Presentation Journal of General Physiology : Celebrating 100 Years The Journal of General Physiology has published seminal biophysical discoveries since 1918 and continues to disseminate mechanistic and quantitative physiology of the highest quality. Join us in celebrating 100 years of JGP during this special presentation featuring the editors and distinguished guests. A full program will be available at the JGP Booth #219 in the Exhibit Hall. Speakers Sharona Gordon, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of General Physiology Richard Aldrich, Associate Editor, Journal of General Physiology José Faraldo-Gómez, Associate Editor, Journal of General Physiology Henk Granzier, Associate Editor, Journal of General Physiology Merritt Maduke, Associate Editor, Journal of General Physiology Eduardo Ríos, Associate Editor, Journal of General Physiology Kenton Swartz, Associate Editor, Journal of General Physiology Journal of General Physiology 1:30 pm–3:00 pm, Exhibit Hall, Room 5

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Putting your best foot forward in your grant proposal is key to securing funding for research. Program officers from the National Science Founda- tion will walk attendees through the process and provide tips on how to prepare the best possible proposal. Panelists Engin Serpersu, NSF Additional Panelists To Be Announced Snack Break 1:45 pm–3:00 pm, Exhibit Hall ABC Poster Presentations and Late Posters 1:45 pm–3:45 pm, Exhibit Hall ABC Data Visualization 2:15 pm–3:45 pm, Esplanade, Room 151 This interactive session will focus on how to best represent your data visually, whether for a talk, a poster, or publishing a paper. Different types of data require different approaches to presentation while the emer- gence of new ways to publish and present results are challenging tradi- tional ways of showcasing outcomes and data. New tools and approaches are now enhancing how we interact with our data. How to determine the best approach, summarize complex material in easily digestible forms, and why simpler is better will all be discussed. Datasets and real examples of visual interpretations by participants will be discussed. Career Development Center Workshop Nailing the Job Talk, or Erudition Ain’t Enough 2:30 pm–3:30 pm, South, Lower Level, Room 2 Congratulations! You’ve made it to the finals and are suddenly facing the most important presentation of your life. Answers to your questions about how to structure your presentation, how much detail to include, what they are really looking for, etc. Speed Networking 2:30 pm–4:00 pm, Esplanade Rotunda 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 (including Biophysical Society committee members) in a short amount of time. Mid-career and more experienced scientists could learn how to get more involved in the Society or network for open posi- tions in their labs. Early career scientists could discuss career goals and challenges, get advice on tenure or grant writing, or find out how to gain recognition for their work. Graduate students and postdocs could make contacts to find their next position. After introductions, each person will have short 3-5 minute meetings with consecutive new contacts. During this time you can exchange information and ask questions. When time is up, you select the next person to talk to. By the end of the event, each participant will have had meaningful interactions with over half a dozen colleagues and the opportunity to meet many more. It’s that simple! Mentors Frank Bosmans, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Otonye Braide, Gordon College Sam Cho, Wake Forrest University Julio Cordero-Morales, University of Tennessee Health Science Center Daryl Eggers, San Jose State University Erine Fuentes, University of Iowa

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