Biophysical Society Bulletin | December 2025

Annual Meeting

Public Affairs Sessions From Data to Dialogue: Artful Strategies

Inside Perspectives and Opportunities: NSF Grants Tuesday, February 24, 3:00 pm –5:00 pm The National Science Foundation’s (NSF’s) Biological Sciences Directorate strongly supports biophysics researchers through its Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences. At this session, program directors and officers with expertise in biophysics will be providing details on the NSF grant-making process as it currently stands with a particular emphasis on grant writing and submission for new and early career investigators. Publications Event Meet the Editors— Biophysical Journal , Biophysical Reports , and The Biophysicist Monday, February 23, 10:15 am –11:15 am Take this opportunity to meet editors of all three of the Society’s prestigious journals! The Editors-in-Chief, members of the Editorial Boards, and BPS staff will be available to answer your questions about what areas of research the journals cover, how to give your paper the best chance of being accepted, the submission process, special issues, and anything else related to BPS journals. Student Volunteers Deadline: January 9, 2026 Want to attend the Annual Meeting for free? Volunteer! Undergraduate or graduate students—here’s your chance to attend the Annual Meeting and get your registration fully refunded. Volunteer just six hours of your time during the Annual Meeting and you will receive complimentary registration in return. To be eligible, you must be a current member of the Society with fully paid registration. Interested? Send an email to meetings@biophysics.org by January 9, 2026, to apply. Learn more at www.biophysics. org/2026meeting/general-info/student-volunteers.

Against Misinformation Sunday, February 22, 2:30 pm –4:00 pm

Boost your science communication skills in this interactive workshop with Shahir Rizk and Maggie Fink . Through games, discussions, and hands-on activities, you’ll learn to explain complex ideas clearly, engage diverse audiences, and fight misinformation. We will discuss research surrounding science communication and practical strategies on how to make our research accessible, inspiring, and impactful. The workshop will also explore the role of art and storytelling as powerful tools to convey complex scientific information and to rebuild trust within our communities. From PhD to Policy Wonk: Exploring Career Opportunities Outside Academia and Industry Monday, February 23, 1:00 pm –2:30 pm New generations of biophysicists are exploring career pathways outside of the lab by using their expertise to impact science and health policy on the state and federal levels. Join the Public Affairs Committee for a panel discussion by current and former BPS Congressional Fellows and learn more about how they have used their PhD to impact policy both during and after their fellowships and if this might be the path for you. Inside NIH: Grant Opportunities for Biophysicists Tuesday, February 24, 1:30 pm –3:30 pm The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the world’s largest funder of fundamental biomedical research. You have likely spent years training and are now ready to apply for an NIH grant. But where do you start? At this session, program directors and officers with expertise in biophysics from various Institutes will be providing details on the NIH grant process with a particular emphasis on grant writing and submission for new and early career investigators.

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