Biophysical Society Bulletin | January 2026

Annual Meeting

First Timers and New Members

Thank you to our sponsors: Allen Institute American Physical Society Avanti Research Bruker Calibre Scientific Cell Press Chroma Technology Journal of General Physiology (JGP) Leica Microsystems Nanion Technologies Next Gen Nicoya Lifesciences Nuclera Refeyn Sophion Bioscience Sutter Thermo Fisher Scientific Did You Submit a Late Abstract by the January 6, 2026, Deadline? Look to receive your programming notice the week of January 18. Please contact the Society Office if you do not receive your notification.

First-Time Attendee Networking Saturday, February 21, 2026, 5:00 pm –6:00 pm

Is this your first time attending a Biophysical Society Annual Meeting? Wondering what to do first and how to get the most out of your time? Drop by the First-Time Attendee Networking event on Saturday evening during the Opening Mixer to meet other first-time attendees and learn how to navigate the meeting. Society staff and committee members will be on hand to answer your questions about the meeting and help you gain the most from your time at the BPS2026 Annual Meeting. View our guide to learn to navigate the meeting before you arrive at www.biophysics.org/2026meeting/general-info/navigating-the-meeting.

New Member Welcome Coffee Monday, February 23, 2026, 10:15 am –11:15 am

All new Biophysical Society members are invited to participate in an informal gathering to meet members of the Society’s Council and Committees, find out about the Society’s activities, get acquainted with other new members, and enjoy refreshments. Dinner Meet-Ups Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, 6:00 pm Interested in making new acquaintances and experiencing the cuisine of San Francisco? Meet at the Society Booth each evening Sunday through Tuesday at 6:00 PM, where a BPS member will coordinate dinner at a local restaurant. In addition to the general Dinner Meet-Up groups, there will be specific meet-ups for different groups and focus topics: • Sunday, February 22 – General, Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs) • Monday, February 23 – General, Black in Biophysics • Tuesday, February 24 – General, Networking for Nerds Additional groups may be added, and dates may be subject to change. Attendees are responsi ble for covering their individual expenses.

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