Biophysical Society Bulletin | April 2025

Member Corner

Members in the News

Christopher Barnes , Stanford University and Society member since 2019, was named one of Cell Press’s “50 Inspiring Scientists.”

Frances Separovic , University of Melbourne and Society member since 1985, received the 2025 Leach Lecture Medal of the Lorne Proteins Conference.

Christopher Barnes

Frances Separovic

Grants & Opportunities

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, 2025 Website: www.science.org/content/page/how-enter-ep pendorf-science-prize-neurobiology

Benjamin Franklin Medals The Franklin Institute invites nominations for Benjamin Franklin Medals, presented in the following disciplines of science and engineering: Chemistry, Civil and Mechani cal Engineering, Computer and Cognitive Science, Earth and Environmental Science, Electrical Engineering, Life Science, and Physics. Who can apply: This is an international competition for individuals whose work has had a significant impact on the aforementioned fields of science and engineering and is not restricted by specific theme or topic. Deadline: Nominations are accepted at any time through out the year. The process from nomination to award typically takes a minimum of two years. Website: https:/ fi.edu/en/awards/nominations

Student Spotlight

Augustine Chimezie Onyema City University of New York What do you hope to accomplish in your career?

Understanding the pathogenesis of diseases at the molecular level is the fun of being a molecular biophysicist. It is like a photographer roaming the cell and its organelles and taking pictures of cellular events. I look forward to being among those biophysicists who understand the evolution of diseases and propose how to stop the progression of such clinical conditions.

Augustine Onyema

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