BETHESDA, MD – The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce that Nils G. Walter, of the University of Michigan, USA, will receive the 2027 Kazuhiko Kinosita Award in Single-Molecule Biophysics. Walter will be honored at the Society’s 71st Annual Meeting, being held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from February 20-24, 2027.
Walter will receive the Kazuhiko Kinosita Award in Single-Molecule Biophysics for pioneering the development and application of single-molecule fluorescence techniques that have advanced our understanding of RNA biology and gene expression, and for exceptional leadership in advancing single-molecule biophysics through innovation, mentorship, and the broad dissemination of tools.
“Throughout his career, Nils continually demonstrates the rare combination of physical insight, experimental creativity, and sustained productivity that defines the most influential single-molecule scientists,” said BPS President Karen Fleming of Johns Hopkins University. “It is an honor to recognize such distinguished work by a researcher who embodies the spirit of the Kazuhiko Kinosita Award in Single-Molecule Biophysics.”
About the Award – The Kazuhiko Kinosita Award in Single-Molecule Biophysics recognizes an outstanding researcher for exceptional contributions in the field of single-molecule biophysics. It encourages investigators to promote further developments in single-molecule biophysics, to engage in cross-disciplinary research, and to elevate the appreciation of single-molecule studies among scientists in general. This award honors its namesake, who helped to establish the field, and who performed many elegant experiments, including proving conclusively the rotation of individual molecules of the F1 ATPase (ATP synthase).
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