From owner-bphyssoc@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Mon Apr 10 23:02:43 2000 Return-Path: Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 110) id 3700317AEB; Mon, 10 Apr 2000 23:02:29 +0100 (BST) Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 1) id A066F17A8D; Mon, 10 Apr 2000 23:02:25 +0100 (BST) To: bphyssoc@net.bio.net Newsgroups: bionet.prof-society.biophysics From: Jack Tuszynski Subject: Biophysics and Biochemistry of Motor Proteins Message-Id: <20000410220225.A066F17A8D@mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk> Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 23:02:25 +0100 (BST) Sender: owner-bphyssoc@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Precedence: bulk We wish to you to let you know about the upcoming Workshop entitled: "The Biophysics and Biochemistry of Motor Proteins" which will take place in Banff, in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, between August 27 and September 1, 2000. We hope that this event may be of interest to the members of your Organization. Please note that all the necessary information regarding the Workshop including a link to the Banff Centre where the participants will be accomodated can be found at our web site whose URL is: http://www.phys.ualberta.ca/~biophys/banff2000/ On behalf of the Organizing Committee I'd like to ask you to help us spread the good word about "Banff 2000" and inform your membership about this event by either forwarding this email or posting the Workshop on your calendar of events or your electronic bulletin board. Hoping for your participation and thanking you in advance for your help, with our best regards Jack Tuszynski and Bob Hodges University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada on behalf of the Organizing Committee From owner-bphyssoc@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Tue Apr 11 15:13:18 2000 Return-Path: Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 110) id 49C4417B05; Tue, 11 Apr 2000 15:13:03 +0100 (BST) Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 1) id 88D7317ADB; Tue, 11 Apr 2000 15:13:00 +0100 (BST) To: bphyssoc@net.bio.net Newsgroups: bionet.prof-society.biophysics From: "Dianne McGavin" Subject: Careers in Biophysics Message-Id: <20000411141300.88D7317ADB@mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk> Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 15:13:00 +0100 (BST) Sender: owner-bphyssoc@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Precedence: bulk The booklet Careers in Biophysics, which has been much in demand by undergraduates curious about the substance and practice of our field, is now being updated. We want to include attractive graphics to illustrate some of the approaches, results, and instruments used in biophysical research. We also hope to profile the careers of a few biophysicists. Please help us in this effort! If you have good graphics and/or an interesting story of how you got into your field of study, send them in. High-quality 8x10 hard copy for the former, a few brief paragraphs for the latter. Send these to the Biophysical Society Office, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814. ¯ Christopher Miller, Society President --- From owner-bphyssoc@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Tue Apr 11 21:14:13 2000 Return-Path: Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 110) id A9E0B17A75; Tue, 11 Apr 2000 21:14:07 +0100 (BST) Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 1) id 7D5D117A5D; Tue, 11 Apr 2000 21:14:06 +0100 (BST) To: bphyssoc@net.bio.net Newsgroups: bionet.prof-society.biophysics From: "Dianne McGavin" Subject: Biophysical Journal Editor's message Message-Id: <20000411201406.7D5D117A5D@mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk> Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 21:14:06 +0100 (BST) Sender: owner-bphyssoc@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Precedence: bulk Both to reduce the cost of publication in Biophysical Journal and to enhance the appearance of the Journal, the Publications Committee and the Officers of the Society have decided to alter Biophysical Journal policies regarding the charges to authors for color illustrations. It has been the practice for many years to charge all authors $400/figure/page for the color illustrations that appear in their Biophysical Journal papers. From July 1, 2000 forward, for papers published by Biophysical Society members, there will be no charge for color illustrations that the Editorial Board agrees materially enhance the presentation of the science at issue. A paper will be considered as published by a Biophysical Society member if its corresponding author is an active member. In the event authors wish to have illustrations printed in color that the Editorial Board feels could reasonably be printed in black and white, they may insist this be done, but will be required to pay the color charge for all such illustrations at the same rate as non-members. This change in practices will significantly reduce the Journal's income and may result in an increase in the amount it pays for color in the event the usage of color grows. For that reason this policy will be reviewed from time to time, and may have to be revised in the future. That said, we are hoping the cost will prove sustainable, and that a significant improvement in the Journal will result. Peter Moore * Biophysical Journal Editor --- From owner-bphyssoc@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Wed Apr 12 17:06:55 2000 Return-Path: Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 110) id 64CF217B42; Wed, 12 Apr 2000 17:06:38 +0100 (BST) Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 1) id C0A1117AC8; Wed, 12 Apr 2000 17:06:29 +0100 (BST) To: bphyssoc@net.bio.net Newsgroups: bionet.prof-society.biophysics From: Kathy King Subject: 3rd European Biophysics Congress Message-Id: <20000412160629.C0A1117AC8@mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk> Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 17:06:29 +0100 (BST) Sender: owner-bphyssoc@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Precedence: bulk We are pleased to announce the 3rd European Biophysics Congress. It will be held in Munich, September 9-13, 2000 Deadline for Abstract Submission: April, 30, 2000 Further Information about the Congress may be found on the homepage http://mnphys.biochem.mpg.de/euro2000 From owner-bphyssoc@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Wed Apr 12 17:09:44 2000 Return-Path: Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 110) id A285D17B42; Wed, 12 Apr 2000 17:09:34 +0100 (BST) Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 1) id 7283817A65; Wed, 12 Apr 2000 17:09:32 +0100 (BST) To: bphyssoc@net.bio.net Newsgroups: bionet.prof-society.biophysics From: Dianne McGavin Subject: Annual Meeting Summary Message-Id: <20000412160932.7283817A65@mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk> Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 17:09:32 +0100 (BST) Sender: owner-bphyssoc@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Precedence: bulk Annual Meeting Summary By all accounts this year's annual meeting was a resounding success. A record number of abstracts, 2881, were submitted; a record number of scientists, 4159, attended; the science was outstanding. On the following pages are summaries of committee meetings and activities that took place in New Orleans. Below are the major decisions made by Council when it met in February. · In response to a recommendation from the Membership Committee, Council agreed to expand the lower cost membership rate currently offered only to postdocs. The rate name will be changed to Early Career Rate, thus allowing biophysicists working in industry or teaching to take advantage of the lower rate. Beginning in January 2001, the Early Career Rate will be available to all members for a period of four years after achievement of first professional degree. · Council approved the Publications Committee recommendation to offer free color publication in Biophysical Journal as a benefit of membership. · Council agreed to expand the Society's public policy efforts to address issues of specific concern to the Society, including increased funding for the underpinning sciences, increased funding for the DOE and NSF, concerns with the postdoctoral situation, and other policy issues as they arise. In order to build its own infrastructure and support the issues unique to biophysics, Council voted to reduce its support of the JSC advocacy/lobbying effort, realizing that there was redundancy with the efforts of FASEB, to which the Society contributes through its membership. Council also voted to bring back in-house management of its CLC database so that it can better communicate issues of interest to its membership and foster a stronger grassroots effort. · David De Rosier was chosen to chair a Discussions meeting in 2001. The meeting will follow the format of previous Discussions and will be limited to approximately 150-200 attendees. · Brian Salzberg and Joseph Falke were elected to the Executive Board for two-year terms, replacing Meredith Bond and Barbara Seaton, whose terms ended this year. · Council approved the 2000 slate of candidates and elected members to the 2001 Nominating Committee: Avril Somlyo, Chair, Jeff Gelles, Fred Sigworth, and Watt Webb. · Council established a Human Resources Committee, consisting of the chairs of the Education, CPOW, Minorities, and Membership Committees. The Committee will address issues of concern to the various sectors of the Society membership, including postdocs and graduate students. Jonathan King will chair the Committee. --- From owner-bphyssoc@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Mon Apr 24 14:55:59 2000 Return-Path: Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 110) id 2E4DC17A88; Mon, 24 Apr 2000 14:55:55 +0100 (BST) Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 1) id DB53517A80; Mon, 24 Apr 2000 14:55:53 +0100 (BST) To: bphyssoc@net.bio.net Newsgroups: bionet.prof-society.biophysics From: "Mauro Dalla Serra" , 04/21@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk, 4:37@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk, AM@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Subject: 4th International Workshop on Pore-Forming Toxins Message-Id: <20000424135553.DB53517A80@mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk> Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 14:55:53 +0100 (BST) Sender: owner-bphyssoc@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Precedence: bulk 4th International Workshop on Pore-Forming Toxins Trento (Italy) 14-17 Sept. 2000 URL http://pft.itc.it contact person Mauro Dalla Serra mdalla@itc.it From owner-bphyssoc@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Wed Apr 26 14:51:37 2000 Return-Path: Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 110) id 3BD8617AC8; Wed, 26 Apr 2000 14:51:31 +0100 (BST) Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 1) id 24A1117A9F; Wed, 26 Apr 2000 14:51:29 +0100 (BST) To: bphyssoc@net.bio.net Newsgroups: bionet.prof-society.biophysics From: , 04/24@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk, 12:29@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk, PM@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Subject: NEURAL DYNAMICS SIMULATION & VISUALIZATION Message-Id: <20000426135129.24A1117A9F@mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk> Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 14:51:29 +0100 (BST) Sender: owner-bphyssoc@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Precedence: bulk NEURAL DYNAMICS SIMULATION & VISUALIZATION a Scientific Visualization Laboratory Seminar Wednesday April 26, 4-6pm Rich Building Rm 242 (ITDC Classroom) To register or for more information: markus.deshon@oit.gatech.edu This seminar will use an in-house tool (NDT, the Nonlinear Dynamics Toolbox) to explore the dynamics of neurons. NDT generates time series data using a numerical model, then allows analysis and 3D-visualization of that data using multiple tools. This seminar will be hands-on, allowing participants to use NDT directly on a laptop computer. Seating is limited, so please register by emailing markus.deshon@oit.gatech.edu. -- -- Office of Information Technology/Educational Technologies 0710 258 4th Street, Rich Building Rm 131, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA 30332-0710 (404) 894-6866 Fax (404) 894-4690 Email: markus.deshon@oit.gatech.edu