Biophysical Society Bulletin | January 2020

Annual Meeting

Biophysics 101: An Introduction to Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Applications to Biological Systems Monday, February 17, 1:30 pm –3:00 pm Molecular dynamics (MD) is a computer simulation technique for studying structural dynamics and thermodynamics prop- erties of molecular systems. The atoms and molecules are allowed to interact for a fixed period of time, giving a view of the dynamic “evolution” of the system. Given its high tempo- ral and spatial resolutions, the methodology can be consid- ered a “computational microscope” to allow for visualization of molecular systems and processes, and molecular proper- ties underlying macroscopic behavior observed experimental- ly. MD is now an indispensable biophysical tool that closely com- plements many experimental techniques. The technique has benefitted tremendously from a substantial boost in com- putational power and from algorithmic advances, and it can currently describe rather complex biological phenomena. The speakers will introduce the basic theory and system, building steps for a MD simulation, and present some of the recent successful biophysical applications of the technique including examples of combining the methodology with experimental data. Exhibitor Presentations Exhibitor presentations will be held throughout the Annual Meeting by companies that have exciting products, tools, and technologies to showcase. All meeting attendees are wel-

Career Development Center/Job Board Do you have a position to fill in your lab or company? Are you looking for that next job opportunity in the field of biophysics? If you answered yes, then you need to stop by the Career Development Center during the Annual Meeting to post or view the latest job openings! Annual Meeting Special for Employers and Job Seekers: Post early to save and increase visibility! Here are the advan- tages to posting your job or resume on the Society Job Board between now and February 2: For Employers • Copies of your job posting for participants to view onsite if your job is live during the time of the Annual Meeting • Space available to conduct interviews onsite at the meeting • Time saved at the Annual Meeting For Job Seekers • Connect with employers searching to fill vacant positions now and meet up at the Annual Meeting • Grab vacant job descriptions and identify those employers that are onsite at the Annual Meeting • Ability to be interviewed onsite at the meeting • Time saved at the Annual Meeting Resume posting is FREE for all attendees. Job posting is available at a deeply discounted special rate. For more information, please visit www.biophysics.org/2020meeting and click the Career Development Center tab. Child Care The Biophysical Society will provide child care services while you attend the Annual Meeting! Subsidized child care for infants and children 6 months to 12 years of age will be available through KiddieCorp. Trained professionals will be on hand to watch infants and children and the fee includes fun activities and light snacks. Pre-registration is required. A family room will also be available in the San Diego Convention Center, stocked with diapers, wipes, a small refrigerator, private areas for nursing, electrical outlets, and a small area for rest and play. To register your child for child care services, visit the Annual Meeting website and click the General Information tab.

come at these presentations. Sunday, February 16, 2020 9:30 am –11:00 am

Mizar Imaging Wyatt Technology

10:30 am –12:00 pm 11:30 am –1:00 pm 1:30 pm –3:00 pm 2:30 pm –4:00 pm 3:30 pm –5:00 pm 5:30 pm –7:00 pm 9:30 am –11:00 am 10:30 am –12:00 pm 11:30 am –1:00 pm 12:30 pm –2:00 pm 1:30 pm –3:00 pm 2:30 pm –4:00 pm 3:30 pm –5:00 pm 4:30 pm –6:00 pm 5:30 pm –7:00 pm

NanoSurface Biomedical Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC Dynamic Biosensors GmbH Bruker Corporation (BioAFM)

ELEMENTS SRL

Monday, February 17, 2020 8:30 am –10:00 am

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Bruker Corporation (BioAFM)

Bruker Corporation Leica Microsystems Nanion Technologies Olympus America Inc HORIBA Scientific Applied Photophysics Molecular Devices

LUMICKS

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 9:30 am –11:00 am

Sophion Bioscience A/S

1:30 pm –3:00 pm HORIBA Scientific *Presentation list as of December 6, 2019

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