ROCKVILLE, MD – The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce that Scott C. Blanchard, PhD, of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, will receive the 2025 Kazuhiko Kinosita Award in Single-Molecule Biophysics. Blanchard will be honored at the Society’s 69th Annual Meeting, being held in Los Angeles, California from February 15-19, 2025.
Blanchard is being recognized for his work expanding the reach of single-molecule fluorescence approaches to reveal the dynamics of complex biological systems, including translating ribosomes and membrane proteins.
“Scott has developed concepts and methods in single-molecule spectroscopy that impact on several areas of biology,” said BPS President Gabriela Popescu of the University of Buffalo. “He amply embodies the legacy of Professor Kazuhiko Kinosita, whose cross-disciplinary approaches, single-molecule studies, and especially spirit of curiosity, have inspired generations of biophysicists.”
About the Award – The Kazuhiko Kinosita Award in Single-Molecule Biophysics recognizes outstanding researchers for their exceptional contributions in advancing the field of single-molecule biophysics. This award honors the life and work of Professor Kazuhiko Kinosita, Jr., who helped to establish the field. The award is intended to encourage investigators, to promote further developments in single-molecule biophysics, to advance the type of cross-disciplinary research that is characteristic of this field, and to elevate an appreciation of single-molecule studies among scientists in general.
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