XIII
Biophysical Society 58
th
Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California
2014 Summer Research Program in Biophysics
Interested in interdisciplinary science? Want to work in the
fast growing area of biomedical research? Looking to get
some hands-on lab experience this summer? Check out
the Summer Research Program in Biophysics, an 11 week
course for undergraduate minority students at the University
of North Carolina, Chapel Hill! Course expenses, travel costs,
meals, and housing are covered.
May 13, 2014–July 31, 2014
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Priority Application Deadline: February 15, 2014
Program includes:
• Lectures with UNC faculty members and seminars
with visiting professors from graduate programs
across the country
• Mentored research experience
• Team-building activities and field trips
Recommended Courses:
• Studying quantitative science: chemistry, physics,
biochemistry, and/or computer science
• 2 semesters of biology
• 2 semesters of calculus-level physics
• 3.0 cumulative or higher GPA in science courses
Questions? Contact Ellen Mackall, Summer Research Program Administrator
at
or call (240) 290-5611.
The Biophysical Society Summer Course in Biophysics: Case Studies in the Physics of Life is funded by The National Institute
of General Medical Sciences, National Institutes of Health. [2 T36-GM075791]
Career Center Information
Room 300
Monica J. Weil
is an organizational consultant and executive coach.
She has operatedher consulting practice, LifebloodConsultingGroup,
Inc., since 2002 and has attracted both large and small life sciences
clients such as Biogen Idec, Shire Pharmaceuticals Group, NitroMed,
Cardiokine, Boston Scientific Corporation, UCB Research Inc., Epix
Pharmaceuticals, and theBiotechnology IndustryOrganization (BIO).
In addition to her work as a consultant, Ms. Weil has over 25 years
of industry experience as an internal organizational consultant and
human resources professional in the biopharmaceutical and con-
sumer products industries. Her work in these industries has included
recruiting and selection, executive coaching, and international/cross-
cultural/cross-functional group and team development. As a result
of her first-hand experience, she has acquired expertise regarding the
impact of human dynamics on organizational effectiveness, corporate
and individual performance, and growth and transformation.
Joe Tringali
is a seasoned contract recruiter who has developed
overall recruitment strategies for his clients and subsequently worked
with internal hiring organizations to meet their staffing require-
ments for more than two decades. He has provided onsite service to
numerous biotechnology clients, including Biogen Idec, Millennium
Pharmaceuticals, Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Creative Biomolecules/
Stryker, TKY/Shire and Genetics Institute/Wyeth/Pfizer. He also oper-
ates a highly ethical and successful contingency recruiting firm that
serves the Boston biotechnology community. He works with several
clients to help them fill difficult staffing needs in the area of Research/
Development, Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs. In addi-
tion, Tringali is an invited speaker at several annual scientific confer-
ences and research institutes where he conducts career workshops for
the attending scientific community.
Job Postings
Employers
Stop by the Career Center to post your job opening today! All attendees
will have access to your job posting while at the meeting and your job
will be posted on our online Job Board as well. Search resumes for a
perfect fit and schedule an interview while you’re onsite at the meeting.
Job Applicants
Looking for a job in biophysics? Stop by the Career Center and
upload your resume for employers to view on the Job Board both
onsite and online. You may also apply for posted jobs.
