Biophysical Society Bulletin | January 2021

Public Affairs

Tell us something fun about yourself? I enjoy combining high resolution optical micrographs with collage art. Images from my group have been showcased on journal covers, and recently in an exhibition in a contemporary art gallery in Oslo. Siti Ngalim Malaysia What do you do professionally? I am a senior lecturer at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bertam Campus in Penang, Malay- sia. I do research and teaching on biointerface science (micro- and nanopatterning) and cell adhesion. What led you to apply for the BPS Ambassador Program? In late 2018, a few colleagues and I started a local chapter of the Biophysical Society (Pertubuhan Biofizik Malaysia). Siti Ngalim

We would like to make biophysics, especially mechanobiol- ogy, known and interesting for local STEM communities and students. I am also currently a member of the organizing committee for the BPS Thematic Meeting, Cell Adhesion Net- works, which will be held, for the first time, in Miri Sarawak (Borneo) in late 2022. What are your Ambassador Program goals? I am thankful to the BPS for the opportunity. My aim as a BPS Ambassador is to create more biophysics-related activities and awareness in Malaysia. I will share these activities with

the international BPS community soon. Tell us something fun about yourself?

In my spare time, I am developing fun side projects using artificial intelligence technologies to increase accessibility, knowledge, and communication within STEM for the local blind and visually impaired community and the public. Yes, I can read braille too.

Be Involved. The Biophysical Society (BPS) provides many opportunities for members to get involved and give back to the biophysics community.

To learn more about the different opportunities, please visit www.biophysics.org/get-involved.

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