Biophysical Society Bulletin | January 2025

Member Corner

Members in the News

Laura Finzi, Clemson University and Soci ety member since 1988, was named the first Waenard L. Miller, Jr. ’69 and Sheila M. Miller Endowed Chair in Medical Bio physics at Clemson University.

Ragothaman Yennamalli, SASTRA Uni versity and Society member since 2010, was elected as an Executive Committee member of the Asia Pacific Bioinformatics Network (APBioNET).

Laura Finzi

Ragothaman Yennamalli

Grants & Opportunities

American Federation for Aging Research: Glenn Founda tion for Medical Research Postdoctoral Fellowships in Aging Research This program was developed to provide support for post doctoral fellows (MD, MD/PhD, and PhD) who specifically direct their research towards basic aging mechanisms and/or translational findings that have direct benefits to human aging and healthspan. Up to twelve one-year fellowships of $75,000 will be awarded in 2025. Who can apply: Postdoctoral fellows at all levels of train ing are eligible. The proposed research must be conducted at a qualified not-for-profit setting in the United States. Deadline: Letter of intent deadline is January 27, 2025 Website: www.afar.org/grants/glenn-postdoc

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

Laura Gil Pineda Virginia Tech What do you hope to accomplish in your career?

Outside of research, I hope to continue doing outreach and volunteering in service of the underrepresented or historically excluded groups so we can continue to create a respectful, equitable, and inclusive community. I think that JUST-B is a wonderful initiative that the Biophysical Society has and I’m excited to help its growth as a member of the JUST-B Seminar Series Committee.

Laura Gil Pineda

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