The mission of the funder is to advance the field of biophysics by supporting research and development in various scientific disciplines such as math, chemistry, physics, engineering, pharmacology, and materials sciences. This support aims to encourage the use of interdisciplinary skills to explore and develop new tools for understanding the mechanisms of life and the complex systems within our bodies.
The grant program, specifically the Klaus Schulten and Zaida Luthey-Schulten Computational Biophysics Lecture Award, is focused on rewarding researchers who have made outstanding contributions in the computational or theoretical aspects of biophysical systems. It is aimed at promoting research that continues the legacy of Klaus Schulten and Zaida Luthey-Schulten, whose work provided significant insights into biophysical processes at various scales, from individual proteins to whole cells. The award recognizes not only scientific excellence but also service to the Biophysical Society or the broader scientific community. The recipient of this award is granted the opportunity to participate as a Symp Select Speaker at the BPS Annual Meeting, alongside receiving an honorarium.