U.S. Genomics Sponsors Award for Outstanding Investigator in the Field of Single Molecule Biology.WOBURN, Mass. -- - Call for Nominations Announced at 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 Society 49th Annual Meeting - U.S. Genomics announced today its sponsorship of the 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. Outstanding Investigator Award in the Field of Single Molecule Biology. The sponsorship announcement coincides with the Biophysical Society 49th Annual Meeting, held this week in Long Beach, California Long Beach is a city located in southern Los Angeles County, California, USA, on the Pacific coast. It borders Orange County on its southeast edge. It is about 20 miles (30 km) south of downtown Los Angeles. . The Biophysical Society Awards Program honors its members by recognizing excellence in biophysics and promoting greater interaction among life scientists throughout the world. "The Biophysical Society Annual Meeting is the premier event to acknowledge great achievements in single molecule biology," said Stephen P. DeFalco, Chairman and 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 excited to establish the first award to recognize and promote outstanding contributions in this field." "The Biophysical Society unanimously and enthusiastically supports the establishment of U.S. Genomics' Outstanding Investigator Award in the Field of Single Molecule Biology," said Stephen Harvey, President of the Biophysical Society. "This award will encourage future exploration and acknowledge excellence in this advanced area of biophysics research." Descriptions of the award and criteria for nominations will be posted at www.biophysics.org. The first recipient of the Outstanding Investigator Award in the Field of Single Molecule Biology will be honored at the Biophysical Society's 50th Annual Meeting to be held February 18-22, 2006 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. . About U.S. Genomics U.S. Genomics is pioneering single molecule biology tools for the global life sciences industry. The company provides instruments and reagents for researchers in academia, contract service organizations, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, as well as healthcare providers. Combining advances in microfluidics, optical engineering, and novel labeling strategies, U.S. Genomics' innovative technologies allow genetics, functional genomics, biodefense, and diagnostics to be performed at the single molecule level. The Trilogy(TM) platform is the first commercially available technology to enable the direct detection and analysis of individual molecules of 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. , 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. In addition, the company is developing the next generation of biodetection technology for 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 . U.S. Genomics' portfolio of products will further a greater understanding of human genetics Human genetics A discipline concerned with genetically determined resemblances and differences among human beings. Technological advances in the visualization of human chromosomes have shown that abnormalities of chromosome number or structure are surprisingly and disease pathways, and ultimately lead to more effective therapeutics and diagnostics. 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, monthly 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 and U.S. Genomics are trademarks of U.S. Genomics, Inc. |
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