The UB Student Chapter of the Biophysical Society (UB-BPS) is a UB student organization recognized as official BPS Student Chapter in December 2019. It was established to serve the undergraduate and graduate student body in Biological Physics and the Biophysical Sciences. It is affiliated with Biophysical Society, the Physics Graduate Program at UB and the Biophysics Program.
The goal of this chapter is to promote biophysics research and education and to help create a sense of community amongst students interested in biophysics. Additionally, the chapter seeks to promote the development of useful professional skills, including collaboration, communication and leadership, and professional network building. The chapter engages in outreach activities, organizes educational events and supports biophysics students' activities.
Biophysics Week is a series of days fill with public events educate about Biophysical research and education.