August 18, 2025
Enrique M. De La Cruz has been elected Pres ident-elect of the Biophysical Society (BPS) . De La Cruz is the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemist ry at Yale Univers ity . He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University-Newark College of Arts and Sciences and a PhD in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
In addition to his commitment to research, De La Cruz has dedicated significant time and energy to giving back to the scientific community that supported him throughout his career through volunteer leadership and mentoring efforts. “In conjunction with the thrill of discovery in research, there is a pressing need for a more equitable scientific enterprise. As a scientist, educator, and first-generation Cuban-American academic, I understand that need firsthand, and the responsibility that comes with that knowledge, as the future president of BPS,” sa id De La Cruz. “As president, I will dedicate myself to preserving what makes this Society vital - balancing continuity with innovation, while working creatively to expand its reach, strengthen its vision, and support the next generation of biophysicists.”
The Biophysical Society, founded in 1958, is a professional, scientific Society established to lead the development and dissemination of knowledge in biophysics. The Society promotes growth in this expanding field through its annual meeting, publications, and committee and outreach activities. Its 6,500 members are located throughout the United States and the world, where they teach and conduct research in colleges, universities, laboratories, government agencies, and industry.
Source: BPS Newsroom https://www.biophysics.org/news-room?ArtMID=802&ArticleID=17346&preview=true