Biophysical Society Bulletin | April 2024

Member Corner

Members in the News Two Society members were named 2024 Cottrell Scholars:

Two Society members were named 2024 Sloan Research Fellows:

Stephen D. Fried , Johns Hopkins University and member since 2010, was named a Fellow in the Chemistry Section; and Theanne Griffith , University of California, Davis and member since 2016, was named a Fellow in the Neuroscience Section.

Denise Okafor , Pennsylvania State University and member since 2020; and Jessica M.J. Swanson , University of Utah and member since 2001.

Denise Okafor

Jessica M.J. Swanson

Stephen D. Fried Theanne Griffith

Grants & Opportunities

The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research—Emerging Leader Award This foundation supports grants of $750,000 over three years for innovative cancer research from the next gen eration of leaders. Who can apply: Applicants must have an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree; must be employed by a U.S. or Cana dian non-profit academic institution; and must be three to eight years from the start of an independent faculty appointment. Visit the website for full eligibility require ments. Deadline: Letter of intent due by April 29, 2024. Full applications will be accepted by invitation only. Website: https:/ themarkfoundation.org/emerging-lead er-award-2/

Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology The international Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neuro biology is awarded annually to one young scientist for the most outstanding neurobiological research based on methods of molecular and cell biology conducted by them during the past three years. Who can apply: This is an international research prize. Entrants must have an advanced degree received in the last 10 years and must not be older than 35 years of age. Deadline: June 15, 2024 Website: http:/ www.science.org/content/page/how-en ter-eppendorf-science-prize-neurobiology

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