Biophysical Society Bulletin | May 2021

Member Corner

Members in the News

Two Society members were awarded Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science: Ibrahim Cissé , Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Society member since 2007. Silvi Rouskin , Whitehead Institute and Society member since 2020.

Ibrahim Cissé

Silvi Rouskin

Katsumi Matsuzaki , Kyoto University and Society member since 1993, received The Pharmaceutical Society of Japan Award for his study on “Elucidation of complex dynamic intermolecular interactions in membranes.”

Katsumi Matsuzaki

Student Spotlight

Whitney A. Stevens-Sostre University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Neuroscience What has been the most exciting experience of your studies in biophysics?

My study of the structure-function relationships of the KCNH family of voltage-gated ion channels has rewarded me with exciting real-time discoveries. By using structural, biochemical, and electrophysiological approaches, I’ve wit- nessed how single-residue substitutions can dramatically change the gating properties of ion channels. These expe- riences inspired me to found the Black In Biophysics organization/movement, which aims to recognize and celebrate Black biophysicists who continue to make the discoveries that drive our field forward. I hope to continue using my platform as a Hispanic Afro-Puerto Rican woman to show other underrepresented minorities in STEM that studying biophysics is rewarding and that our communities are welcome.

Whitney A. Stevens-Sostre

Important Dates Student Chapter Application Deadline Friday, May 14, 2021 Society Election Voting Opens Tuesday, June 01, 2021

Ambassador Program Application Deadline Friday, July 16, 2021 Election Voting Closes Sunday, August 01, 2021

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