Black In Biophysics

Today is the last day of #BPS2026! We loved celebrating the accomplishments of our community. Starting with our inaugural #BIBPS Travel Awardees, Emmanuel Osei and Skylar Grimsley, to the outstanding science shared at the #BlackInBiophysics Symposium. Congratulations to all! 👏🏾

if you are interested in ion channels, calcium signalling or computational biophysics and eligible for the fellowship application, feel free to be in touch: snf.ch/en/XIZpfY3iVS5…

The Booker Lab at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, and HHMI is searching for a lab manager. If interested, please apply at the HHMI link below.hhmi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External…

Compelling new study by @MaartjeWesthoff @taylor_voelker @RoseEDixon1 et al. This latest work in @CircRes explores what happens when angiotensin II signaling becomes chronic. ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CI…

To all scientists immigrants: This is an amazing opportunity. The Vilcek family is super generous and has rewarded many immigrant scientists including Nobel Laureate @kkariko. Hope everyone eligible applies !

"Many people will feel stuck in a rut at some point during their Ph.D. My advice is to find another activity outside the lab, so when your research isn’t going well, you’ve got something else to turn to." #ScienceWorkingLife scim.ag/41BSWyW

Be part of the progress shaping the future of STEM at #ABRCMS2026 🧪 Submit your abstract + apply for student travel awards to share your research and move STEM forward. 🚨 Deadline: September 11 Get started at abrcms.org #STEM #Science #STEMcareers

New online! Ligand binding modes of the bitter taste receptor T2R14 and T2R46 dlvr.it/TS7Tk7

Are you in years 3-8 of an independent faculty position? The Emerging Leader Award was built to give you the research runway you need. The award now offers $1M over 4 years and is open to investigators worldwide!🌎 Apply by April 30: themarkfoundation.org/emerging-leade… #ResearchFunding

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘀? From KCNQ channelopathies to CACNA1A variants, researchers are trying to understand how genetic changes translate into functional differences, and ultimately, clinical phenotypes. But this is not straightforward. It depends on: ▪️ the model used ▪️ the assay resolution ▪️ how well neuronal systems reflect human physiology These variables can significantly influence how we interpret functional data, and how confidently we connect it to disease. At the Neuroscience Symposium 2026, we’ll explore how researchers are addressing this using approaches such as iPSC-derived neurons and automated electrophysiology. 📅 May 20, 2026 🌐 Virtual event Participation is free. 👉 Join the conversation, save your spot: ow.ly/Fyn650YMJsx #Neuroscience #Electrophysiology #IonChannels #DrugDiscovery #MembraneTransporters

New online! Structural insights into coffee bitter taste perception by TAS2R43 receptor dlvr.it/TS7Tzc

Submission open for the tenth YBM Meeting (deadline - 24th April)! Abstract submission link: forms.gle/SBeQeAp9MR2UcV…

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Stable, sustained support that can transform a career: Our #FreemanHrabowski Scholars Program offers early career faculty up to $10M over 10 yrs, plus salary & benefits. Postdoc? This year's competition has a program for you, too. Applications open 11/3! bit.ly/4tFKifj

Membrane Adenylyl Cyclases are tough cookies when it comes to in vitro structure-function studies. Ilayda Kantarci and Haoriwa used a chimeric construct strategy to crack isoform‑specific AC regulation 👇 biorxiv.org/content/10.648…

🚨HHMI is looking for the next generation of lab heads who value inclusive mentorship as much as experimental breakthroughs.🚨 This is a unique opportunity to move beyond the constraints of traditional funding and build a legacy of both discovery and equity. Consider applying!

This program transformed my career. Give it a shot! @hhmi_science's #FreemanHrabowski Scholars Program offers early career faculty up to $10M over 10 yrs, + salary & benefits. Postdoc? This year's comp has a program for you too. Opens 11/3! bit.ly/4vhC0LA

For decades, biology textbooks have enshrined a simple rule: DNA is made by copying a template. After one enzyme unzips a DNA double helix into separate strands, another called a polymerase builds a complementary sequence, base by base, for each strand. Presto: two copies of the original DNA. But new research into how bacteria defend themselves from viruses now shows this synthesis rule isn’t absolute. Now, a team describes a bacterial enzyme that synthesizes DNA without a nucleic acid template, using its own structure as a guide. Learn more: scim.ag/4tN5TBR

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“Being a #GilliamFellow has been the most life-changing experience of my career." A powerful letter to this year's potential applicants, from current Fellow Denethi Wijegunawardana. Read the full text on our Instagram, & bookmark 9/1 to apply! bit.ly/4sDHjlS

25 years of ABRCMS! 🎉 There’s a donation link at the bottom of the homepage linked in the post below. If everyone who was impacted by ABRCMS donated $25, it would fund years of future impact! 👇🏾