Biophysical Society Bulletin | March 2021

President’s Message

Officers President Frances Separovic President-Elect Gail Robertson Past-President Catherine A. Royer Secretary Erin Sheets Treasurer Kalina Hristova Council Henry Colecraft Michelle A. Digman Erin C. Dueber Marta Filizola Gilad Haran Kumiko Hayashi Francesca Marassi

become mature, there are many emerging and exciting areas in biophysics, as we can see with the growth in the number of BPS Subgroups. Biophysics can address many current needs, particularly in health and our response to fighting the pandemic. Collaboration between academic, government, and industry laborato- ries can enhance innovation and facilitate the translation of discovery to products. To this end, BPS is actively promoting our connections with industry researchers and we encourage advice from industry members and represen- tatives on Council. Finally, advocacy is important because we

need the support of governments and the public, not just to maintain and expand re- search funding but also to help shape public policies and educate, reiterating the impor- tance of science and critical thinking. I applaud our Public Affairs Committee for their excellent efforts, and I know that many of us will help when needed. I look forward to collaborating with our won- derful BPS staff and membership at large to achieve these objectives to benefit biophysics and enhance its growth. Members can reach me at fs@unimelb.edu.au. — Frances Separovic

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