Biophysical Society 66th Annual Meeting Program Guide

The Future of Publishing and Why You Should Care 2:15 pm - 3:45 pm, Esplanade, Room 154

In our popular series of free user meetings and webinars with tutorial presentations, we provide step-by-step guidance to the new researcher as well as advanced tips and tricks for the experienced users. The focus for this user meeting will be on micropipette fabrication for electrophysi - ology and microinjection applications, as well as the Sutter amplifiers used for patch clamp recording. We will describe research protocols requiring Sutter pipette pullers, the gold standard for creating highly ac - curate and reproducible pipette geometries, several unique micropipette shapes for specialty applications and use case scenarios for the Sutter amplifier systems. The Amplifier System product line has been expanded and perfectioned since its first introduction in 2016. Built on the common theme of inte - grating the common principle of integrated data acquisition systems and included SutterPatch® Software, the spectrum now spans from the basic IPA® whole-cell system with a single headstage to the flagship dPatch® Amplifier System suitable for sophisticated dynamic clamp experiments, single-channel recordings, and high-bandwidth applications. The digital architecture of the dPatch System constitutes a technology shift that enables dynamic clamp capability without the need for pricey and/or cumbersome external components. In the Q&A session, the speakers will also be available for questions or detailed suggestions on particular applications. Who should attend? • Electrophysiologists who use amplifiers, micropipettes and micro - manipulators for patch clamp, sharp electrode, or extracellular recordings. • Researchers who perform patch clamp recordings or microinjections in tissue slices, dissociated cells, cell lines or in vivo preparations. • Anybody who is interested in pulling micropipettes, or in the latest feature-rich hardware and software for electrophysiology applica - tions. Speakers Jan Dolzer, Director of Marketing, Sutter Instrument Telly Galiatsatos, Tech Support and Product Development, Sutter Instrument Adair Oesterle, Support Engineer, Sutter Instrument JUST-B (Justice for Underrepresented Scholars Training in Biophysics) Poster Session 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, South, Exhibition Level The inaugural JUST-B (Justice for Underrepresented Scholars Training in Biophysics) Poster Session will celebrate the achievements of under - represented and underserved students, postdocs, and early career researchers in the field of biophysics. The poster session will promote the endeavors of trainees, offer support through networking opportunities, and serve as a recruitment venue for those seeking to diversify their pool of future graduate students, postdocs, faculty, staff scientists, journal edi - tors, or any other career within biophysics. All are welcome to attend. Exhibitor Presentation Curi Bio 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Esplanade, Room 157 Bioengineering the Cell Environment for More Mature and Predictive 2D & 3D Models Cells in the body use a variety of cues (structural, mechanical, electro - chemical, etc.) from the extracellular matrix (ECM) to develop and mature physiologically. These influential cues help regulate a broad spectrum of processes such as cell signaling, division, and differentiation. Many in vitro platforms seek to combine and incorporate these cues into the cell’s

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Join a panel of engaging and knowledgeable members of the scientific publishing community for a discussion of how publishing is changing, what the responsibilities of publishers are to scientists, and how scientists can respond to the future of journals. The event is organized by the BPS Publications Committee and will include panelists from several journals, editors, and publishers. Topics for discussion include open access, data sharing, nonprofit and commercial publishing, and diversity and inclusion in review and editorial decisions. Moderators Kathleen Hall, Chair, BPS Publications Committee Ilya Levental, Member, BPS Publications Committee and Biophysical Journal Editorial Board Panelists Jörg Enderlein, Editor-in-Chief of Biophysical Reports Bruce Alberts, former Editor-in-Chief of Science James Fraser, Vice President of ASAPbio Jeanne Nerbonne, Associate Editor of Journal of General Physiology Career Development Center Workshop Optimize Every Experience: How to Extract Value and Leverage Your Postdoc, Grad Experience and Internship to Advance in Your Career (#SpoilerAlert: There’s Much More Than You Think) 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Esplanade, Room 151 There are so many more resources and opportunities that can be ac - cessed and leveraged while you’re still in grad school, your postdoc, or an internship. In this session, we will elucidate some of those and explain how to access, assess, and do them, for skill building, marketing, reputa - tion enhancement, job searching, improving leadership and communica - tions capabilities, becoming a stronger teacher and mentor, and, most importantly, to enable your success in the future and help you design a professional path that makes sense for you. Rebuilding Research-Group Momentum During the COVID-19 Era 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm, Esplanade, Room 156 Campus closures, supply chain shortages, and decreased personal inter - actions have all impacted research productivity, personal motivation, and the joy of doing science. This workshop will explore how the pandemic adversely impacts individuals with different personal circumstances. We will also identify specific techniques to combat these challenges and restore the momentum needed to rebuild laboratory spirit and mental health within your research group. Exhibitor Presentation Sutter Instrument 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm, Esplanade, Room 158 Scientists Empowering Scientists For over 47 years, Sutter Instrument has been constantly designing equip - ment so that scientists can push the limits. With an extensive suite of products that include micropipette fabrication, micromanipulation, imag - ing, microscopes, noise isolation, perfusion, and amplifier systems Sutter can be a single source for building a patch clamp rig from the ground up.

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