Biophysical Society Bulletin | March 2024

Member Corner

Members in the News

Michael Dustin , University of Oxford and Society member since 2017, was named a 2023 Royal Society Fellow.

Trushar Patel , University of Lethbridge and Society member since 2009, was named a 2023 Royal So ciety of Biology Fellow.

David Weitz , Harvard University and Society member since 2003, will receive the 2024 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science.

Michael Dustin

Trushar Patel

David Weitz

Grants & Opportunities

American Federation for Aging Research: Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Scholarships for Research in the Biology of Aging This scholarship opportunity aims to give students the chance to learn more about the field of aging research, as well as increase their understanding of the challenges involved in improving the quality of life for older people, through a three- to six-month research project focused on biomedical research in aging. Who can apply: Applicants must have completed at least two years of an MD, DO, PhD, or combined degree program by the start date of the award and must be in good standing at a not-for-profit institution in the United States (including universities, medical schools, hospitals, and non-government agencies). Deadline: April 15, 2024 Website: https:/ www.afar.org/grants/afar-scholarships

Wellcome Discovery Awards This opportunity provides funding for established re searchers and teams from any discipline who want to pursue bold and creative research ideas to deliver signif icant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health, and well-being. Who can apply: Applicants’ host organization must be based in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, or a low- or middle-income country (excluding India and main land China). Deadline: April 16, 2024 Website: https:/ wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/ discovery-awards

Student Spotlight

Johannes Stein Harvard Medical School/Wyss Institute What inspired you to study biophysics?

I came across my first biophysics lecture toward the end of my physics bachelor’s program. Atoms forming molecules forming the complex nonequilibrium systems that define all living matter to me seemed the most fascinating problem to tackle with the tools one is equipped with as a physicist.

Johannes Stein

March 2024

13

THE NEWSLETTER OF THE BIOPHYSICAL SOCIETY