Biophysical Society Bulletin | September 2022

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Start a BPS Student Chapter at Your Institution! The Fall Call for BPS Student Chapters is now open and accepting applications through November 14, 2022.

Nomination packets must include the following: a nomination letter from an MSAF member, two supporting letters, and the nominee’s curriculum vitae. Please submit nominations to ingela.parmryd@gu.se by November 1, 2022. The winner will be selected by the MSAF Subgroup Awards Committee. — Ingela Parmryd , Chair — Kandice Levental , Secretary-Treasurer Molecular Machines and Assemblies The Molecular Machines and Assemblies Subgroup is looking forward to another in-person meeting in 2023 in San Diego, California following the first in-person meeting in 2022 since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have an outstanding lineup of early-stage and mid-career speakers. We invite PhD students and postdocs to submit abstracts to be considered for flash talks during our Subgroup meeting. The Molecular Machines and Assemblies Subgroup is also soliciting nominations for the next Chair-Elect. The current Chair-Elect, Eric Galburt , will take over the Chair position after the 2023 meeting. Per Subgroup bylaws, we are seeking female candidates for the next Chair-Elect who would like to have a leadership role in the molecular machines and sin gle-molecule communities. Please contact me or Eric (egal burt@wustl.edu) if you are interested in standing for election. — Arne Gennerich , Chair (arne.gennerich@einsteinmed.edu) Multiscale Genome Organization The Multiscale Genome Organization (MGO) Subgroup is excited to announce a symposium on Saturday, February 18, 2023 with talks from Job Dekker , Dave Thirumalai , Igor Shara khov , Frank Alber , Mario Nicodemi , Shasha Chong , and Yaojun Zhang . Several poster awards ($100–500 prizes) and flash talks will be selected from posters submitted for the Annual Meeting. The awards are sponsored by the Journal of Molecular Biology , Genentech, Oxford Instruments, and Cell Press. Make sure to submit your abstract before the October 1 deadline for consideration. Please support us by joining the MGO Subgroup at www.biophysics.org/subgroups/multiscale-genome-organi zation. — Yamini Dalal and Anna Panchenko , Co-Chairs

Apply now to form a BPS Student Chapter at your in stitution and join a worldwide network of student leaders promoting the field of bio physics! BPS Student Chapters are

led by students and provide members with opportunities for professional development to enhance their academic experi ence. Chapters may be formed within a single institution, or regional Chapters may be developed among multiple neigh boring institutions anywhere in the world. Approved Chapters can also receive up to US$200 in matching reimbursable expenses to assist with getting started. Advisors, don’t miss this opportunity to help support the next generation of biophysicists. Share this exciting opportunity with students in your department and consider serving as a Chapter Sponsor. As a Chapter Sponsor, you will provide professional guidance, practical advice, and assistance to students. For more information, a complete list of instructions on forming a BPS Student Chapter, and a list of existing Chap ters, visit www.biophysics.org/student-chapters. Applications will be accepted through November 14, 2022. Have questions? Connect with us at studentchapters@bio physics.org.

Did you know there are 15 Subgroup Awards for researchers at varying career stages? Find out more information on eligibility and nominations at www.biophysics.org/awards-funding/subgroup-awards

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