Biophysical Society 59th Annual Meeting Program Guide

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Ion transporters and pumps play an important role within general
metabolism and information processing of organisms. The SURFE2R
is a unique platform for direct measurements ion transporters and ion
channels in diverse and heterologous membranes. It is easy-to-handle,
highly sensitive and a very efficient screening platform. The SURFE2R
N1 is a small footprint, fully automated device recording from membrane
preparations, with proven success using native tissue, mammalian and
insect cell lines, bacteria, organelles, and proteoliposomes.
Join this workshop for hands-on experiments and information about three
outstanding platforms: Port-a-Patch, Orbit 16 and SURFE2R N1! We
look forward to seeing you!
Spaces are limited so reserve yours by sending an email to .
Presenters
Andrea Brüggemann, CSO, Nanion Technologies GmbH
Maria Barthmes, Application Specialist, Nanion Technologies GmbH
Gerhard Baaken, CEO, Ionera
1:00 pm–3:00 pm, Hall C
Industry and Agency Opportunities Fair
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. Don’t forget to check out the Career
Center, Room 301/302/303, for current job prospects offered by many of
the participating organizations.
1:30 pm–3:00 pm, Hall C, Room A
Exhibitor Presentation
KinTek Corporation
KinTek Explorer Software: New Advances in Fitting Kinetic and
Equilibrium Data
Fitting kinetic data based upon numerical integration of rate equations
offers many advantages over conventional fitting of data based upon
equations derived from simple models. Fitting by simulation is the most
rigorous and eliminates numerous errors in simplifying assumptions
needed to derive equations. Every day papers are published that contain
errors in kinetic analysis that could have been avoided if the data had been
fit using KinTek Explorer software.
In this presentation, Dr. Johnson will show how global fitting of kinetic
data can be accomplished with ease using the fast, dynamic simulation
in KinTek Explorer software, overcoming the all-to-common errors in
conventional fitting. Moreover, data are fit to derive rate constants directly
defining steps in a model, not merely observed rates (Eigenvalues). New
advances in the software allow fitting kinetic data from single molecule
experiments and families of curves can be fit simultaneous to define
voltage-dependent rate constants or data from Temperature-jump or
Pressure-jump experiments. In addition, equilibrium titration data can be
fit using a unique endpoint simulation method, and time-resolved spectra
can be fit using singular value decomposition (SVD). All experiments can
be fit simultaneously and accurate error estimates are derived using robust
confidence contour analysis.
Presenters
Kenneth A. Johnson, President, KinTek Corporation
Roger Williams, Professor of Biochemistry, University of Texas at Austin
1:30 pm–2:30 pm, Room 309/310
Conversation with NIGMS Director
Jon Lorsch
Jon Lorsch assumed the role of Director of the National Institute of
General Medical Sciences in 2013. One year in, he is leading a five-year
strategic planning effort at NIH for the Institute and examining how
the Institute can make the most of its resources to support fundamental
research. Come to this session to learn more about Lorsch’s vision for
NIGMS as well as what is new at the Institute.
1:45 pm–3:00 pm, Hall C
Snack Break
2:30 pm–3:30 pm, Room 301/302/303
Career Center Workshop
Ten Tough Industrial Interview Questions
(and Ten Pretty Good Responses)
You’ve been invited to interview with that drug development company
that you’ve always wanted to work for. You’ve soaked up the details of the
position description. You are confident in your ability to do the job, as
well as answer any/all technical questions during the interview process.
The day is yours…until…that first question catches you by surprise
and your confidence begins to wilt. Be prepared for those non-technical
questions that you will almost certainly hear at some point, know why
they are asked, and learn what a good (if not great) response to each
question might be by attending this workshop.
2:30 pm–4:30 pm, R oom 330
Grant Opportunities for Early Career Faculty
In this panel, hosted by the Early Careers Committee, program
coordinators and research administrators from key funding agencies will
discuss and answer questions about the timeline, strategies, and funding
opportunities for new faculty working to establish their independent
laboratories.
Speakers
Bishow Adhikari, NIH
Beth Schachter, Beth Schachter Consulting
Kamal Shukla, NSF
3:00 pm–4:00 pm, Room 327/328/329
Networking with Minority Biophysicists:
Resources and Opportunities
This networking event, sponsored by the Minority Affairs Committee,
provides minority students and scientists the opportunity to network and
discuss challenges and resources with other minority biophysicists.
3:00 pm–5:00 pm, R oom 333
Education Committee Meeting
4:00 pm–6:00 pm, Ballroom I
Symposium
Nanoclustering of Membranes and
Membrane Proteins
Chair
Ka Yee Lee, University of Chicago
1796-Symp 4:00 pm
STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF MEMBRANE-REMODELING
ESCRT-III ASSEMBLIES. John McCullough, Marissa Saunders, Leremy
Colf, Wes Sundquist, Adam Frost