U.S. Genomics Honors James A. Spudich with Outstanding Investigator in Single Molecule Biology Award.WOBURN, Mass. -- -Inaugural Award presented at the 50th Annual Biophysical Society The Biophysical Society is an organization consisting of over 7,000 researchers in academia, government, and industry. Founded in 1957 by Ernest C. Pollard, the society exists to encourage the development and dissemination of knowledge in biophysics. meeting- U.S. Genomics announced today that Dr. James A. Spudich of Stanford University is the recipient of the Company's first annual award for Outstanding Investigator Single Molecule Biology Award. The award will be presented this evening at the 50th Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society in Salt Lake City, Utah For ships of the United States Navy of the same name, see . Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake, or its initials, S.L.C. . The Biophysical Society Awards Program honors its members by recognizing excellence in biophysics biophysics, application of various methods and principles of physical science to the study of biological problems. In physiological biophysics physical mechanisms have been used to explain such biological processes as the transmission of nerve impulses, the muscle and promoting greater interaction among life scientists throughout the world. "Biology happens at the molecular level. Dr. Spudich's research achievements with myosin myosin (mī`əsĭn), one of the two major protein constituents responsible for contraction of muscle. In muscle cells myosin is arranged in long filaments called thick filaments that lie parallel to the microfilaments of actin. demonstrate the importance of working at the level of single molecules to discover the basis of fundamental cellular processes," said John J. Canepa, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of U.S. Genomics. "As the pioneer of single molecule biology tools, U.S. Genomics is proud to sponsor an award that recognizes and promotes outstanding contributions in this field. The Biophysical Society Annual Meeting offers a premier venue in which to acknowledge Dr. Spudich's great achievements." "The Biophysical Society is pleased to recognize Dr. Spudich's longstanding efforts to further the study of the molecular basis of cell motility through single molecule approaches," said Steven M. Block, President of the Biophysical Society. "U.S. Genomics' award will encourage future exploration and acknowledge excellence in this advanced area of biophysics research." Descriptions and criteria of the award are posted at www.biophysics.org/opportunities. About U.S. Genomics, Inc. U.S. Genomics is pioneering single molecule biology technologies for life science and biodefense applications by combining advances in microfluidics, optical engineering, and novel labeling strategies. Using its DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. mapping technology, the Company is developing sophisticated biological sensors for the detection and identification of pathogens and biomarkers in the air, human serum and other biologically relevant materials. The Company's biodefense focus on airborne pathogens has been funded in part by $24 million in contracts from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States . The Trilogy(R) platform enables the direct detection and analysis of individual molecules of DNA, RNA RNA: see nucleic acid. RNA in full ribonucleic acid One of the two main types of nucleic acid (the other being DNA), which functions in cellular protein synthesis in all living cells and replaces DNA as the carrier of genetic , and proteins without the need for amplification. U.S. Genomics' portfolio of products will further a greater understanding of genetics and disease pathways and will ultimately lead to more effective therapeutics, diagnostics, and biodefense applications. For more information, please visit www.usgenomics.com. About the Biophysical Society The Biophysical Society, founded in 1956, is a professional, scientific society established to encourage development and dissemination of knowledge in biophysics. The Society promotes growth in this expanding field through its annual meeting, bimonthly bi·month·ly adj. 1. Happening every two months. 2. Happening twice a month; semimonthly. adv. 1. Once every two months. 2. Twice a month; semimonthly. n. pl. journal, and committee and outreach activities. Its members are located in the U.S. and around the world, where they teach and conduct research in colleges, universities, laboratories, government agencies, and industry. Trilogy is a registered trademark and Direct (as in Direct miRNA), Digital DNA and U.S. Genomics are trademarks of U.S. Genomics, Inc. |
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