Biophysical Society Bulletin | July-August 2024

Communities Member Corner

Members in the News

Giulia Palermo , University of California, Riverside and Society member since 2014, received the 2024 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award.

Giulia Palermo

Grants & Opportunities National Academy of Sciences Alexander Hollaender Award in Biophysics This award is presented every three years and carries with it a $20,000 prize. It recognizes outstanding contri butions made to the field of biophysics. Who can apply: Self-nominations are not accepted. Nom inators may not nominate individuals from their home institution or anyone with whom they have an emotional relationship (such as a relative, current/former romantic partner, or former student). Deadline: October 7, 2024 Website: www.nasonline.org/programs/awards/alexan der-hollaender-award.html

National Academy of Sciences NAS Award in Molecular Biology This award recognizes a notable discovery by a young scientist. The winner is presented with a medal and a $25,000 prize. Who can apply: Nominees must be no older than 50 years of age and must be a citizen of the United States. Self-nominations are not accepted. Nominators may not nominate individuals from their home institution or any one with whom they have an emotional relationship (such as a relative, current/former romantic partner, or former student). Deadline: October 7, 2024 Website: www.nasonline.org/programs/awards/molecu lar-biology.html

Student Spotlight

Kerri Fruit Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center What do you hope to accomplish in your career?

My career goal as an MD-PhD student is to contribute to science and medicine as a physician-scientist. I plan to focus my research on understanding disease processes to find treatments and therapeutics for my patients. I hope to contribute to the body of scientific discoveries outside the clinic and instill excitement for biophysics in future generations of students after me through teaching and mentoring.

Kerri Fruit

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