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search committees. Topics for discussion include how to prepare the
curriculum vitae, the interview process, networking, how to negotiate
the job offer, and advice for new faculty as they balance research with
their department obligations. Pre-registration was required for lunch. If
you are interested in attending and did not register in advance, you are
welcome to participate in the discussion on a space-available basis.
Speakers
Sarah Bondos, Texas A&M
Shelli Frey, Gettysburg College
Fatemeh Khalili-Araghi, University of Illinois at Chicago
Susy Kohout, Montana State University
Benjamin L. Stottrup, Augsburg College
Valeria Vasquez, University of Tennessee, Memphis
Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
Exhibitor Presentation
Nanion Technologies GmbH
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, Room 513
Measure More Membrane: Cells, Bilayers and Transporter Activity
As the title suggests, this workshop has one common denominator:
membranes and the measurements thereof. We will showcase four
versatile products: the
Port-a-Patch
, the world’s smallest patch clamp rig,
the
Orbit
product family, for parallel lipid bilayer recordings of reconsti-
tuted ion channels, and the
SURFE2R
product family, for label-free and
direct measurements of transporter protein activity.
The
Port-a-Patch
, on the market since 2003, is still the smallest patch
clamp rig in the world, and supports high quality patch clamp recordings;
attainable without months or years of training. Giga-seal recordings and
the excellent voltage-clamp of the cellular membrane ensure high quality
data, and the versatile add-ons allow unprecedented experimental free-
dom, way beyond the possibilities of conventional patch clamping.
The
Orbit 16
supports the parallel formation of and recordings from up to
16 lipid bilayers, accommodating reconstituted ion channels or nano-
pores. Using Micro Electrode Cavity Array (MECA, Ionera) recording sub-
strates, containing a 4 x 4 array of circular micro-cavities, the bilayers are
automatically formed by remotely actuated painting (Ionera- SPREAD),
which will be demonstrated during this session. Relying on the same
principle, however with the possibility of active cooling and heating, the
recently introduced
Orbit mini
, a minimal footprint, turn-key system, al-
lows 4 parallel lipid bilayer recordings, also using MECA-chips.
Join this workshop for hands-on experiments and information about
three outstanding platforms: Port-a-Patch, Orbit 16, and Orbit mini.
Speakers
Andrea Brüggemann, Nanion Technologies GmbH
Niels Fertig, Nanion Technologies GmbH
Gerhard Baaken, Ionera
Ekaterina Zaitseva, Ionera
Industry and Agency Opportunities Fair
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, West Hall
This fair will introduce attendees to companies and agencies that have
employment and funding opportunities outside of academia. Stop by the
fair to learn about the variety of opportunities available to scientists in
industry and government and to talk one-on-one with representatives
from participating organizations.
GMOs, Severe Weather, and Public Opinion
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Room 403A
Genetically modified organisms are big news in the popular press, with
articles often focused on food safety, related regulations, and labelling.
What gets less coverage is the role GMOs can play in protecting our food
supply and specific plant economies. This session will take a look at the
role GMOs have played in these areas and public policy, as well as the
press’s coverage of this scientific area.
Panelists
Sean Cutler, UC Riverside
Karen Kaplan,
Los Angeles Times
Alan McHughen, UC Riverside
Snack Break
1:45 pm - 3:00 pm, West Hall
Poster Presentations and Late Posters
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm, West Hall
Career Center Workshop
Creating and Using an Effective CV/Résumé
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Room 518
The CV and Résumé are critical components of any effective job search,
regardless of function, level, or industry. In this workshop, we will look at
what constitutes a good résumé or CV, what makes the two documents
different, as well as what makes them similar. We will examine sample
documents (both good and bad) and discuss which document to use,
when to use it, and how to most effectively use it when conducting your
job search.
Postdoc to Faculty: Setting Up a Lab
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm, Room 403B
This panel, sponsored by the Early Careers Committee, will offer advice
on the challenge of setting up your own lab as a new faculty member.
Panelists who have recently established independent labs will share their
experiences and answer questions about the transition to a tenure-track
faculty position.
Panelists
Slav Bagriantsev, Yale University
Alexander Dunn, Stanford University
Susy Kohout, Montana State University
Committee on Inclusion and Diversity
Networking Event:
Resources and Opportunities
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Room 404AB
This networking event, sponsored by the Committee for Inclusion and
Diversity, provides minority and underrepresented students and scientists
the opportunity to network and discuss challenges and resources with
other minority biophysicists.
Education Committee Meeting
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Room 506