Gabriela K Popescu

Scientific Publishing Industry Faces Federal Scrutiny Federal officials are raising long-standing concerns with research journals and the academic incentive structures propping them up. But experts say the government alone can’t overhaul the industry.

Academic institutions need to rethink how they’re evaluating scientists and making sure that evaluation isn’t feeding into a system that is supporting commercial publishing

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Congratulations to all!

They always open with concerted mechanism!

The United States under Trump is foolish to alienate the 5th largest potential market on the planet.

Whose papers have an edge at Science? In unusual study, journal looks in the mirror Confidential data show being in the U.S., at a prestigious institution, and in a large team all may help

Whose papers have an edge at Science? In unusual study, journal looks in the mirror | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

My first reaction: daah!
My second: not for long.

Congratulations @ceesdekker.bsky.social !

Charles L. Brooks III to Receive 2026 Klaus Schulten and Zaida Luthey-Schulten Computational Biophysics Lecture Award www.biophysics.org/news-room/ch...

Oooh, awesome people getting awesome prizes continues! 🎉👏

Elizabeth Hinde and Jorge Alegre-Cebollada to Receive 2026 Michael and Kate Bárány Award buff.ly/n6RrjdO

Ken A. Dill to Receive Biophysical Society’s 2026 Founders Award buff.ly/OZ3VUIk

Congratulations Jie! @jiexiaolab.bsky.social

Hawa Racine Thiam to Receive the 2026 Margaret Oakley Dayhoff Award buff.ly/QJrDlUx

Yiechang Lin and Kai Sheng to Receive 2026 Outstanding Doctoral Research in Biophysics Award buff.ly/B6TMJj0

Congratulations, Nuria! For many years, Nuria ran the Biochemistry and Biophysics of Membranes study section at the NIH. She trained generations of reviewers and taught many of us how to write a better grant.

Congratulations, Yifan, for the Anatrace Award! Yifan’s work on the TRPV1 structure with David Julius helped launch the Resolution Revolution in cryo-EM. Not just in membrane proteins—hardly any area of biophysics today has remained untouched by the techniques Yifan pioneered.

Cryo-EM snapshots of NMDA receptor activation illuminate sequential rearrangements Opening of the NMDA receptor involves bending of the helices lining the ion channel gate.

Cryo-EM snapshots of NMDA receptor activation illuminate sequential rearrangements | Science Advances www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

We are so very proud of you Gary!!

@ubuffalo.bsky.social psychiatry resident is one of a dozen in the U.S. to be named National Institute of Mental Health
Outstanding Resident of the Year

url:https://www.buffalo.edu/news/releases/2025/09/UB-resident-NIMH-Outstanding-Resident-Award.html

How to step out of your inner monologue and understand the world better Expanding your worldview starts with understanding your brain. Stanford neuroscientist David Eagleman explains.

Tools to overcome bias and expand our perception box

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Students rate identical lectures differently based on professor's gender, researchers find When philosophy students were asked to evaluate identical lectures assigned to men or women professors, their responses varied by gender. The study suggests gender bias plays a role in how teaching is...

For the same lecture, where the gender of the professor was manipulated there was "even broader evidence of gender bias. All participants rated male professors higher across nearly all dimensions, including clarity, interest, competence, and self-confidence."
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‘The Shape of Wonder’ Review: Loving Their Lab Lives The pursuit of scientific knowledge through experiment demands training, rigor and precision. For some it is a deep source of joy.

"Written at a time when skepticism about science is surging, “The Shape of Wonder” sets out to remind us of the hardworking human beings who devote their lives to it."

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BPS2026 Annual Meeting | Biophysical Society The BPS2026 Annual Meeting in San Francisco will showcase Biophysics by the Bay, highlighting the exciting advances in science and technology brought forth by big data and AI.  This year’s program…

Get important feedback from your community and move your work forward. Share your research at #bps2026!

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It's more important than ever for students and educators to stay informed and proactive.

Don't miss today's webinar “The Future of Graduate Education in Biophysics" at 3:30-5:00PM USA Eastern

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2025 Election Results The Biophysical Society members elected Enrique M. De La Cruz, Yale University, USA, to the office of President-Elect in this year’s elections. He will assume that office during the 2026 Biophysical S...

Congratulations to @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social for electing Enrique M. De La Cruz to the office of President-Elect. He will assume that office during the #BPS2026 Annual Meeting in San Francisco and will begin his term as President at #BPS2027.

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Learn Serve Lead 2025: The AAMC Annual Meeting

Are you planning to attend #LSL2025 at #AAMC25 in San Antonio? If so, I will look for you at the working lunch on Sunday!!
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Considering a career in biophysics? Are you engaged w/ biophysics research, training, or education?
This webinar is for you!

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Conversely, you can contribute to the fund that supports travel for members in need!
@biophysicalsoc.bsky.social

We’re hosting our 2nd annual CNS Metabolism Symposium on December 3rd! Come apply to join us!!! Details below. 👇

Please R/T! Thanks!

Common sense is not so common!

Go Tricia! Go Hopkins!

Awe! Thank you, Harpreet!