Workshop: Biophysics Bridge Builders: Connecting Students & Scholar

The Transport Subgroup of the Biophysical Society (BPS) hosted a successful virtual meeting on March 22nd, 2024, as part of BPS Week 2024. The "Biophysics Bridge Builders: Connecting Students & Scholars" event aimed to connect students and postdoctoral researchers with established scientists in ion channels and transporters.

A diverse group of experimental and computational biophysicists participated in the event. They shared their experiences navigating postdoc life, and transitioning to faculty positions and provided valuable insights into the latest advancements, future directions, and challenges within ion channel and transporter research.

Students gained valuable insights into the field of membrane transport and potential career paths. Postdocs benefited from discussions on balancing research and family life, including navigating situations where both partners are principal investigators.
The event was organised by Dr. Deepak Kumar and Dr. Tharaka Wijerathne under the guidance of Dr. Yun Lyna Luo from Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA.