Session: Cutting Edge Research in the Actions of RNA and the Role of Water in Biological Systems (2011 SACNAS National Conference)

Friday, October 28, 2011: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM

Room A5 (San Jose Convention Center)

Chair:

Luis Marky, PhD, Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Description: This symposium will introduce participants to topics of biophysics research. Talks will be presented by superb speakers researching at the interface of physics, chemistry and biology. The speakers include investigators who contribute to the mentoring of diverse young scientists. One speaker will introduce training opportunities in biophysics.

8:30 AM

Introductory Remarks

8:35 AM

What Is Biophysics?
Luis Marky, PhD , Professor , University of Nebraska Medical Center

8:55 AM

The Understated Role of Water in Biological Equilibria
Daryl Eggers, PhD , Associate Professor of Chemistry , San Jose State University

9:15 AM

Effect of Helix Stability on the Conformation of RNA Loops and Bulges
Ana Maria Soto, PhD , Assistant Professor , Towson University

9:35 AM

Following Translation One Ribosome at a Time
Ignacio Tinoco, PhD , Professor of Chemistry , University of California, Berkeley

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