BPS Membrane Transport Subgroup - Biophysics Bridge Builders: Connecting Students & Scholars
3/22/2024
Western University of Health Sciences
California, United States
The Biophysics Bridge Builders: Connecting Students & Scholars event, held during Biophysics Week 2024, exemplifies the mission of fostering meaningful interactions among biophysicists, researchers, students, and enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds. Hosted by the BPS Membrane Transport Subgroup, Dr. Deepak Kumar and Dr. Tharaka Wijerathne under the guidance of Dr. Yun Lyna Luo from Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, this event serves as a vital platform for sharing ideas, discussing research, and building valuable connections that can drive future collaborations and advancements in the field.
Through engaging panel discussions, participants explore emerging trends and innovative techniques in membrane transport biophysics, gaining insights into computational and experimental approaches that shape our understanding of cellular dynamics. These discussions catalyze interdisciplinary collaborations, bridging the gap between students and scholars and fostering a collaborative environment conducive to innovation and progress.
In addition to panel discussions, the event features informal meet-and-greet sessions where participants can forge meaningful connections and exchange ideas. Virtual poster sessions provide researchers with an opportunity to showcase their latest findings, encouraging dialogue and collaboration across diverse research endeavors.
Embracing diversity and inclusion, the event ensures accessibility through live closed captions and recorded sessions, welcoming participants from all backgrounds and time zones. By encouraging scientists from underrepresented groups to participate as panelists, the event amplifies diverse perspectives and promotes a more inclusive biophysics community.
Biophysics Bridge Builders: Connecting Students & Scholars embodies the spirit of Biophysics Week 2024 by serving as a conduit for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and networking. Join us in building bridges and cultivating connections that drive impactful advancements in the field of biophysics.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://westernu.zoom.us/j/97261369940?pwd=K0Vza0hrdW9TeGZNbVVqaUQ4M3FUZz09
Meeting ID: 972 6136 9940
Passcode: 315698
Events Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM USA Pacific Standard Time
Schedule:
Session 1: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
- 8:00 - 8:05: Greetings and Welcome
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- 8:05 - 8:20: Dr. Tharaka Wijerathne, Western University of Health Sciences
- Ion-Channel and Transporters: Advancement, challenges and opportunities
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- 8:20 - 8:30: Dr. Jerome Lacoix, Western University of Health Sciences, CA
- Recent trends in Ion-channel: Experimental approach
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- 8:30 - 8:40: Dr. Wojcieh Kopec, Queens Mary University of London, London
- Recent trends in Ion-channel: Computational approach
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- 8:40 - 8:50: Dr. Hyoung Kratachvil, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- Recent trends in Ion-channel: E