Biophysical Society Bulletin | November 2025

Member Corner

Members in the News

Rae Robertson-Anderson , University of San Diego and Society member since 2011, received a 2025 Cottrell SEED Award.

Three Society members were collaborators on projects that won 2025 Cottrell Scholars Collaborative Awards: Angel Martí , Rice University and Society member since 2025; Penny Beuning , Northeastern University and Society member since 2007; and Lydia Kisley , Case Western Reserve University and Society member since 2019.

Rae Robertson- Anderson

Penny Beuning Lydia Kisley

Grants & Opportunities American Association of Blood Banks Early Career Scientific Research Grants Program Grants of up to $100,000 will support research projects on all aspects of blood banking, transfusion medicine, biotherapies, and patient blood management. Who can apply: To be eligible, an applicant must be a doctor (MD or PhD), medical technologist, or transfusion medicine or cellular therapies professional. “Early career” is defined as an investigator who has completed their ter minal research degree or medical residency (whichever is later) in the past 10 years and has not yet been awarded a substantial research grant. Deadline: December 1, 2025 Website: www.aabb.org/foundation/early-career-scien tific-research-grants-program

IBSA Foundation Fellowships and Research Equity Prize The IBSA Foundation awards six fellowships of €32,000 in the following research fields: dermatology, endocrinology, fertility/urology, orthopedics/rheumatology/pain medi cine, and healthy aging/regenerative medicine. In addi tion, a €5,000 Research Equity Prize will be given to the best scientific project carried out in a laboratory, research institute, or university based in a developing country. Who can apply: Applicants of any nationality must be under 40 years old, and they must have a degree in medi cine, biology, pharmacy, biotechnology, or bioengineering. Open to PhD students, PhDs, postdocs, and residents, but not those in permanent positions such as professors. Deadline: January 31, 2026 Website: www.ibsafoundation.org/en/fellowship/call 2025

Student Spotlight Effibe Ahoulou

University of California, Davis What do you think makes the study of biophysics unique?

I believe biophysics is an inherently interdisciplinary field that uniquely bridges chemical, biological, physical, and computational principles to address complex problems in biological systems. Biophysics enables the application of advanced biophysical techniques and the development of cutting-edge technologies and tools for research and diagnosis, all aimed at improving lives. This broad perspective provides students and early-career scientists with a rigorous scientific foundation while fostering innovation, collaboration, and diverse career opportunities across multiple disciplines.

Effibe Ahoulou

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