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Attending the Biophysical Society Virtual Annual Meeting is a rich networking and professional development opportunity for researchers in the field of biophysics. The breadth of research represented by attendees and to the personal interactions that take place are enhanced by the career, education, policy, and social programs scheduled throughout the Meeting.


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 Undergraduate Poster Award Competition (UPAC)

Monday, February 22, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, USA Eastern

If you're an undergraduate student, plan on attending this virtual social and scientific event! Come meet other undergraduates and learn about their research projects. For undergraduate students who will be presenting during the standard scientific sessions, the event provides an opportunity to hone presentation skills before the general poster session begins. Undergraduates listed as co-authors on posters are welcome to practice their poster presentation skills in a less formal setting, even if not listed as the presenting author. Additionally, undergrads presenting as first or second author on a poster may participate and be recognized for their work. Selected students will receive a $100 award and recognized by the BPS meeting attendees prior to the 2021 Biophysical Society Lecture. Winners will be selected based on the quality and scientific merit of their research, knowledge of the research problem, contribution to the project, and overall presentation for the poster. For more information, click here.

 

 General Networking

Tuesday, February 23, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, USA Eastern

Catch up with colleagues and friends in the biophysical community during our networking hour. This event, which is open to all meeting attendees, provides meet-and-greet opportunities to enhance your virtual meeting experience. 

 

 General Networking

Tuesday, February 23, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, USA Eastern

Catch up with colleagues and friends in the biophysical community during our networking hour. This event, which is open to all meeting attendees, provides meet-and-greet opportunities to enhance your virtual meeting experience.

 

 Live Q & A: Careers in Industry 

Tuesday, February 23, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM, USA Eastern

Have you wondered what your scientific career options are if you don't go into academia? The Biophysical Society invites you to attend an exclusive career session exploring science careers outside of academia. The session will feature several industry panelists who will answer questions and share their experiences including the steps they took and the decisions they made throughout their careers. This is a great opportunity for attendees to hear from industry professionals and get tangible advice for identifying and pursuing various careers outside of academic research.

Moderator: Melanie Cocco, University of California, Irvine, USA

Chair: Erin Dueber, Genetech, USA    

Speakers:

Muneera Beach, Malvern Panalytical, USA

Jeff Hirsch, Confluence Discovery Technologies, USA

Aysegul Ozen, Scorpion Therapeutics, USA

Jeremy Wilbur, Relay Therapeutics, USA

 

 Student Research Achievement Award (SRAA) Poster Competition

Tuesday, February 23, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM, USA Eastern

This session features students who are presenting posters at the Annual Meeting and have indicated at the time of abstract submission that they wish to participate in the competition. During the competition, students' one-to-three minute oral presentation of their posters will be reviewed by one or more judges, followed by a live question and answer period. Winners will be recognized on Friday prior to the Biophysical Society Lecture. For more information, click here

 

 General Networking

Wednesday, February 24, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, USA Eastern

Catch up with colleagues and friends in the biophysical community during our networking hour. This event, which is open to all meeting attendees, provides meet-and-greet opportunities to enhance your virtual meeting experience.

 

 Global Pandemic Response: Charting a Path Forward Using Guides from the Past and Present

Wednesday, February 24, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM, USA Eastern

A candid look at the global challenges facing a successful pandemic strategy. Can the lessons from other pandemics provide a framework for international cooperation? Can a strategy be developed that addresses both public health concerns and doubts in the general populace about the safety/efficacy of new interventions? Hear from global experts in science and policy as they weigh in on the challenge ahead. 

Chair: Ranajeet Ghose, The City College of New York, USA

Speakers: 

Thurka Sangaramoorthy, University of Maryland, USA

Patrick McTamney, AstraZeneca, USA

Felix Ray, Pasteur Institute, France

Arturo Casadevall, Johns Hopkins University, USA

 

 General Networking

Wednesday, February 23, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, USA Eastern

Catch up with colleagues and friends in the biophysical community during our networking hour. This event, which is open to all meeting attendees, provides meet-and-greet opportunities to enhance your virtual meeting experience.

 

  Virtual Education & Career Fair

Wednesday, February 24, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, USA Eastern

This virtual fair will provide opportunities for candidates to meet with representatives from educational institutions as well as industry companies. Students and postdoctoral candidates will be able to meet with representatives from colleges and universities with leading programs in biophysics. Attendees can connect with representatives from companies who will provide information about employment opportunities. 

Stop by the fair to learn about the variety of opportunities available and to talk one-on-one with representatives from participating organizations. It is free to attend the fair, but attendees must pre-register here

Representatives interested in reserving a virtual booth at this fair to share information about their institution/company’s biophysics-related opportunities must complete registration at this link. All those attending the Annual Meeting are encouraged to attend. Register for a table today! Please contact the Society at [email protected] with questions.

 

 Peer-to-Peer Networking Mixer 

Wednesday, February 24, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM, USA Eastern

Looking for an opportunity to connect with your peers? This event is a great chance to compare notes with colleagues, make new connections, and discuss one-on-one your unique solutions to issues that arise in your particular career stage. Virtual networking space will be provided for Annual Meeting attendees at all career levels, from undergrads to established researchers. 

 

 General Networking

Thursday, February 25, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, USA Eastern

Catch up with colleagues and friends in the biophysical community during our networking hour. This event, which is open to all meeting attendees, provides meet-and-greet opportunities to enhance your virtual meeting experience.

 

 General Networking

Thursday, February 23, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, USA Eastern

Catch up with colleagues and friends in the biophysical community during our networking hour. This event, which is open to all meeting attendees, provides meet-and-greet opportunities to enhance your virtual meeting experience.

 

 Meet the Editors 

Thursday, February 25, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM, USA Eastern
Take this opportunity to meet editors of the Society's three Journals: Biophysical Journal, Biophysical Reports, and The Biophysicist. Editors will be available to discuss their respective journals and to answer questions about where you should submit your work, what will help to get your work published, and what you can expect when you submit to these Society journal. 

 

 Virtual Speed Networking

Thursday, February 25, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM, USA Eastern
Networking is made simple at the Virtual Speed Networking session. Connect with many biophysicists (including Biophysical Society committee members) through small group discussions 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. Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended to ensure a spot. Registration deadline: Friday, February 19, 2021. Register today!

 

 General Networking 

Friday, February 26, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, USA Eastern

Catch up with colleagues and friends in the biophysical community during our networking hour. This event, which is open to all meeting attendees, provides meet-and-greet opportunities to enhance your virtual meeting experience.

 

 Responding to the Coronavirus Threat Through Investments in Fundamental Biomedical Research

Friday, February 26, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM, USA Eastern
Effectively containing and limiting the spread of COVID-19, as well as responding to future pandemics by emerging, as yet unknown, infectious diseases will require substantial increases in our knowledge of how this virus and other pathogens infect humans, how the human immune system responds to infection, and how to leverage this understanding to develop new vaccines and drugs. These needs can only be addressed by substantial increased funding for fundamental biomedical research, as supported through congressional appropriations to federal agencies such as the NIH, NSF, and DOE.

Chair: Eric Sundberg, Emory University, USA

Speakers: 

Michael Lauer, National Institutes of Health, USA

Victoria McGovern, Burroughs Wellcome Fund, USA 

Jennifer Cama, House of Representatives, USA

 

 General Networking

Friday, February 26, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, USA Eastern

Catch up with colleagues and friends in the biophysical community during our networking hour. This event, which is open to all meeting attendees, provides meet-and-greet opportunities to enhance your virtual meeting experience.