Biophysical Society Bulletin | February 2018

Allen Cell Explorer How can our data, tools and cells help you?

The Allen Cell Explorer is the data portal for the Allen Institute for Cell Science, where you can explore our publicly available quality-controlled data, tools and models. The portal provides information about our gene edited cell lines, detailed methods and a unique view into the organizational diversity of human iPS cells by combining large-scale 3D image data, predictive models and cell observations. • Visit us at booth #311 to try our Virtual Reality experience and see demonstrations of 3D CellProfiler • Attend our Platform Session, “Studying Stem Cell Organization Using “Label- Free” Methods and a Novel Generative Adversarial Model” • Attend our presentations and visit our posters For more information, visit alleninstitute.org/biophys18

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Grants & Opportunities

Consequences of Amyloid Protein Polymorphisms in Alzheimer’s Disease Applications are invited for innovative research fo- cused on understanding the consequences of amyloid protein polymorphism in regulation and initiation of early pathogenesis in Alzheimer’s disease. Specifically encouraged are collaborative approaches designed to identify and characterize the regulation of biochemical and cellular pathways involved in subtypes of Alzhei- mer’s disease. Deadline: March 28, 2018 Website: https:/grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/ RFA-AG-18-025.html

Mentored Career Development Award to Promote Faculty Diversity in Biomedical Research Applications are invited to enhance the pool of highly trained investigators from diverse backgrounds under- represented in research. Individuals are targeted with research interests grounded in the advanced methods and experimental approaches needed to solve problems related to cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic Who may apply: Institutions with eligible faculty mem- bers to undertake special study and supervised research under a mentor who is an accomplished investigator in the proposed research area and who has experience in developing independent investigators. Website: https:/grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/ RFA-HL-18-026.html diseases and sleep disorders. Deadline: February 20, 2018

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