Biophysical Society Bulletin | March 2023

Communities

Christopher Yip Publications Committee

Christopher Yip

Is this your first volunteer position for BPS? If not, what other positions have you held? Before serving on the Publications Committee, in 2017 I was the inaugural chair of the Bioengineering Subgroup. Why do you volunteer? Volunteering is a great way to get to know so much more about the Society, its members, and the field. It’s a great way to help showcase the field of biophysics and the impact that it has. What has been a highlight from your volunteer experience? Some of the highlights include helping to launch the Bioen gineering Subgroup and building a vibrant community at the interface of biophysics with engineering—and in particular meeting with students and trainees. Another has been really the evolution of Biophysical Journal and the launch of the new journals.

Do you have advice for others who might be thinking about volunteering? Just get involved—reach out and chat with current and past members of the various committees and see what strikes a chord with your interests. The Society benefits so much from its extended community and it really is about building on strengths and new ideas and approaches. When not volunteering for BPS, what do you work on? I’ve been so much on the go frankly, but I have to say my go-to has to be running or really any endurance sport—I like the challenges, both mental and physical. It’s good training for when one is working on tough problems.

Call for Papers

Special Issue: Biophysics of Immune Cell Signaling

Editors:

Diane Lidke, University of New Mexico Shalini Low-Nam, Purdue University

Deadline for submission: April 30, 2023

For more information, visit www.biophysj.org.

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