Biophysical Society 59th Annual Meeting Program Guide

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70 Biophysical Society 59th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland
1:45 pm–3:00 pm, Hall C
Snack Break
2:15 pm - 3:45 pm, R oom 314/315
How to Get Your Scientific Paper Published
This panel discussion, sponsored by the Publications Committee, will
focus on the practical issues involved in publishing a scientific paper. The
panelists have extensive experience in writing, reviewing, and editing
papers, and will provide information on the dos and don’ts of submitting
research manuscripts. Discussions will likely focus on strategies to avoid
common pitfalls, how to prevent and fix problems before submission, and
how to respond to critiques and even rejection of a paper. Attendees are
encouraged to ask questions during the session.
Moderator William O. Hancock
Speakers
E. Michael Ostap, Associate Editor, Biophysical Journal
David J. Odde, Editorial Board Member, Biophysical Journal
Leslie M. Loew, Editor-in-Chief, Biophysical Journal
Beth D. Staehle, Journal Manager, Biophysical Journal
2:30 pm–3:30 pm, Room 301/302/303
Career Center Workshop
Selling Yourself to the Life Sciences Industry
The industrial employer is looking for a different set of skills and
attitudes than either the academic or government employer. Learn
what the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries want to hear from
potential employees and why. Learn how to develop and best position
your marketing message in order to improve the chances of a successful
industrial job search.
2:30 pm–4:00 pm , Room 331/332
Overcoming Unconscious
Bias & Barriers in Science
Most scientists want to detect (and to mitigate) the influence of bias in
the context of their research. However, in the context of interpersonal
relationships, scientists often act with unconscious biases against
another person’s gender, age, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. These
unchecked biases limit the career advancement of susceptible individuals
and propagate harmful stereotypes. This panel will explore strategies for
detecting our unconscious biases and overcoming them.
Speakers
Chad Forbes, University of Delaware
Sharona Gordon, University of Washington
Rajini Rao, Johns Hopkins University
2:30 pm–4:00 pm, Room 321/322/323
US Science Education in a Global Context
Why do students in other countries outperform US students in science?
As other countries are increasing their investment in scientific research and
creating new opportunities for higher education and work, who will fill
the seats in tomorrow’s US university science classrooms? Panelists in this
session will discuss what other countries are doing differently than the US
in science education and the role of the next generation science standards
in US education.
Speakers
Bruce Alberts, University of California, San Francisco
Stephen Pruitt, Achieve
Susan Singer, National Science Foundation
2:30 pm–4:00 pm, Hall C, Room B
Exhibitor Presentation
Sutter Instruments
Scientists Empowering Scientists
For over 40 years, Sutter Instrument has designed and produced electro-
mechanical and optical instrumentation that helps scientists push the
limits. While Sutter has long been the market leader in products for
micropipette fabrication and micromanipulation, we have continued to
expand our Lambda imaging product line and XenoWorks microinjection
systems. A strong emphasis has always been placed on providing expert
tech support to help our customers achieve the best results in their
research.
To further this goal, Sutter Instrument is starting a series of user meetings
with tutorial presentations. We will be providing step-by-step guidance
to the new experimenter as well as advanced tips and tricks for the
experienced user. To round it off, newly introduced products will be
discussed on a case-by-case basis. Registration is available online through
the Sutter Event Registration Page ( , or by
email to The number of available spaces is limited, and
registrations are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.
Who should attend?
• Electrophysiologists who use micropipettes and micromanipulators for
patch clamp, sharp electrode or extracellular recordings.
• Researchers who perform microinjections, including nuclear transfer,
sperm injection and application of substances into cell cultures or intact
organisms.
• Scientists who want to learn more about optimizing their results with
pipette pullers and micromanipulators
Presenters
Jan Dolzer, Tech Support and Product Development, Sutter Instrument:
Introductory Remarks
Adair Oesterle, Tech Support Micropipette Fabrication and
Microinjection, Sutter Instrument: Optimizing Settings on Your Sutter
Micropipette Puller
Ali Mahloudji, Tech Support Micromanipulators and Lambda DG Series,
Sutter Instrument: Maximizing the Versatility of Your Dual-manipulator
Setup
3:00 pm–5:00 pm, Room 333
Membership Committee Meeting
3:30 pm–5:00 pm, Hall C, Room A
Exhibitor Presentation
Bruker Nano Surfaces
Recent Advances in Atomic Force Microscopy for Biological Research
Bruker’s latest BioScope AFM is the perfect integration of AFM and
inverted light microscopy. It incorporates Bruker’s latest Peak Force
Tapping innovations including the new nanomechanics package, which
significantly expands mechanobiology applications into a lower modulus
range covering live cells and tissues. With its open access design, and bio
friendly features and accessories, the latest BioScope AFM is the most
integrated and easiest to use life science AFM available. The workshop
will include examples of the functional integration of light microscopy
techniques with AFM in order to conduct optically guided, high-
resolution mapping of both the structural and mechanical properties of
mammalian cells.
Presenter
John Thornton, Senior Applications Engineer, Bruker Nano Surfaces