Biophysical Society Newsletter | December 2017

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BIOPHYSICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER

2017

DECEMBER

Local undergraduate students, and their profes- sors/PIs, residing within a 25-mile radius of the San Francisco who are not presenting an abstract or listed on an abstract being presented at this meeting may register for this event and gain FREE access to all Annual Meeting sessions on Sunday, February 18, 2018. Registration is required for both students and their professors/PIs. Register by Monday, January 15, 2018. There will be no on-site registration for this event. Registration details are available on the Annual Meeting website. Biophysics 101: Mechanobiology Monday, February 19, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Mechanobiology is an emerging field of bio- physical research that focuses on understanding the mechanical basis of cell function. It includes studying the force-induced and tensional changes that occur within cells and between cells and their environment, and the mechanotransduction of cellular signals that lead to cell motility and induce changes during differentiation. The speak- ers in this session will discuss the mechanobiology of single molecules, migrating cells, and sheets of cells during embryogenesis, and the methods that they use in their studies.

Speed Networking Monday, February 19, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Career development and networking is important in science, but can be a big time commitment. Here we offer refreshments and the chance to speed network, an exciting way to connect with a large number of biophysicists (including Bio- physical Society committee members) in a short amount of time. Mid-career and more experienced scientists could learn how to get more involved in the Society or network for open positions in their labs. Early career scientists could discuss career goals and challenges, get advice on tenure or grant writing, or find out how to gain recognition for their work. Graduate students and postdocs could make contacts to find their next position. After introductions, each person will have short 3-5 minute meetings with consecutive new contacts. During this time you can exchange information and ask questions. When time is up, you select the next person to talk to. By the end of the event, each participant will have had meaningful interac- tions with over half a dozen colleagues and the op- portunity to meet many more. It's that simple! See the Annual Meeting website for pre-registration. The registration deadline is January 15, 2018.

Green Cards for Scientific Researchers: How to Win Your EB-1A/NIW Case! with Getson & Schatz Brian Getson is a leading US immigration lawyer who represents scientific researchers in applying for green cards in the EB-1A, EB- 1B and NIW categories. Learn about the US immigration process and how to maximize your chances of immigration success during his workshop on Sunday, February 18, 10:30am–11:30am. He will answer questions and provide free legal consultations after the presentation and throughout BPS 2018 in the Career Development Center.