Biophysical Society Bulletin | December 2024

Member Corner

Members in the News

Jochen Guck , Max Planck Institute and Society member since 1999, was awarded the Leopoldina Greve Prize for 2024.

Jochen Guck

Grants & Opportunities

The Robert A. Welch Award in Chemistry The purpose of this award is to foster and encourage ba sic chemical research and to recognize the value of chem ical research contributions for the benefit of humankind. Who can apply: Any person can submit a nomination, but no self-nominations are allowed. Deadline: January 31, 2025 Website: https:/ welch1.org/awards/welch-award-in chemistry/welch-award-guidelines

2025 Lasker Awards The Albert Lasker Basic Research Award is for a funda mental discovery that opens up a new area of biomedical science. The Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award is for a major advancement that improves the lives of many thousands of people. The Lasker-Koshland Spe cial Achievement Award in Medical Science is for research accomplishments and scientific statesmanship that engender the deepest feelings of awe and respect. Who can apply: Anyone who has made an original and significant contribution in basic or clinical medical re search is eligible for nomination. Deadline: February 3, 2025 Website: https:/ laskerfoundation.org/awards/ award-nominations/

Student Spotlight

Lauren Conger Texas Tech University What skill have you learned in your studies that you find useful in other aspects of your life? In my biophysics studies as an undergraduate student, I learned that it is important to attempt and learn lab techniques that may feel beyond your current abilities. This has taught me that in research and every aspect of life, with perseverance and passion, you can achieve things that might seem out of reach.

Lauren Conger

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