Welcome to Maryland BiophysicsResearch SpotlightWelcome to the Maryland Biophysics Program. The Biophysics Program brings together faculty from biochemistry, biology, chemistry, engineering, and physics working on questions at the intersection of the physical and life sciences. Please visit us for one of the weekly seminars and annual symposia with leading scientists. These events are open to the public, and bring together students and faculty from across campus and from nearby institutions. We are very excited about our new Biophysics Graduate Program, where each student develops an individualized curriculum with a cross-disciplinary group of three faculty advisors. Read more about the Biophysics program... Student SpotlightCongratulations to Ugur Cetiner whom was awarded the "Mathematics in Biology" Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) scholarship offered by the U.S. Department of Education.
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News and Special EventsBiology Professor Sergei Sukharev Named Interim Director of Maryland Biophysics
Sergei Sukharev has been appointed Interim Director of the Maryland Biophysics Program for the coming year. Sukharev is a Professor of Biology, and has served as the Associate Director of the Maryland Biophysics Program. His research focuses on mechanosensitive ion channels, which convert mechanical forces into electrical or chemical signals in cells. He and the members of his research group study these channels using a combination of experimental approaches and computational modeling. Sukharev is the recipient of the 2008 Michael and Kate Barany Award for Young Investigators “for his outstanding and creative contributions to membrane biophysics”. He has served on the Editorial Boards of the Journal of General Physiology and Journal of Biological Chemistry. In his new role, Sukharev follows Wolfgang Losert, who has been appointed Interim Associate Dean for Research in the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS). Integrative Cancer Research SeminarBeginning Fall 2016, the Biophysics program is launching the Integrative Cancer Research Seminar BIPH708A. The seminars will review mathematical, natural sciences, and engineering approaches relevant to cancer research, as well as pressing problems in cancer research that will benefit from a transdisciplinary perspective. The seminar is expected to feature talks by NIH investigators, University of Maryland faculty, partnership students, and external experts. BIPH708A is open for registration to students from the CMNS, School of Engineering, and other students with relevant background. |
SeminarsAll Seminars start at 4:00 pm. Refreshments served at 3:45 pm.
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Dr. Sergei Sukharev
Director, Maryland Biophysics Program
Souad Nejjar
Coordinator - Biophysics Program
Updated: September 15, 2016
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-2431
Phone: (301) 405-9307