Biophysical Society Newsletter
8
january
2014
58
th
Annual Meeting
February 15–19, 2014
|
San Francisco, California
Policy Sessions
Biophysics at the National Large
Facilities: Current and Future Science
Possibilities
Monday, February 17, 2:30
pm
–4:00
pm
This session will survey a range of techniques
available at the national user facilities around
the country to elucidate structural information
for biomolecules. The standard tools, such
as macromolecular crystallography, will be
included, as well as up-and-coming techniques
such as LCLS-based structure determination.
Attendees will also learn how researchers can
access and take advantage of these facilities.
Sponsored by the Public Affairs Committee.
Speakers:
Jen Bohon
, National Synchrotron Light Source,
Case Center for Synchrotron Biosciences
Britt Hedman
, Stanford Linear Accelerator
Center, Photon Science Department
Caralyn Larabell
, UC San Francisco, Anatomy
Department
John Spence
, Arizona State University, Physics
Department
Peter Zwart
, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab,
Physical Biosciences Division
Funding: If Not from Federal Agencies,
from Where?
Sunday, February 16, 2:30
pm
–4:00
pm
In this session, experts representing foundations,
nonprofits, universities, and business will discuss
non-federal sources of research funding, how to
pursue them, and whether they present a viable
substitute for lost or decreased government
funding sources. The panelists will also discuss
if and how their funding strategies have changed
in response to federal funding, how scientists
can effectively forge relationships with industry
and foundations, and how universities are
responding to the changing funding landscape.
This session is sponsored by the Public Affairs
Committee.
Speakers:
Robert Conn
, President, The Kavli Foundation
Bill Balke
, University of California, San
Francisco, and American Heart Association
Additional speaker to be announced.
Grant Writing Workshop: How (Not)
to Write Your NIH Grant Proposal
Monday, February 17, 1:00
pm
–3:00
pm
Through mock study sections and discussions,
veteran NIH officials will demonstrate what
review panels look for when they read and as-
sess proposals. They will also answer questions
about peer review, avoiding application pitfalls
and responding to review concerns. This ses-
sion is sponsored by the Public Affairs Com-
mittee and is appropriate for both experienced
principal investigators and those applying for
their first grant.
Speakers:
John Bowers
, Center for Scientific Review, NIH
Jean Chin
, National Institute of General Medical
Sciences, NIH
Catherine Lewis
, National Institute of General
Medical Sciences, NIH
Peter Preusch
, National Institute of General
Medical Sciences, NIH
Don Schneider,
Center for Scientific Review, NIH
Science and Policy with Steven Chu
Tuesday, February 18, 1:30
pm
–2:30
pm
Steven Chu
, former US Secretary of Energy, has
returned to academia and Stanford University.
During this session he will discuss his current
research and biophysics research in general,
and also reflect on science policy in the US.
Introducing the
Society's New
Online Legislative
Action Center
The Society has a
new tool that makes
it easier than ever
for you to contact
your elected officials
or write a letter to
the editor of your
local paper about
the issues important
to you as a scientist.
Stop by the Society
Booth to try it out
and send a message
to your Member of
Congress!
