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 Ignacio "Nacho" Tinoco Award of the Biophysical Society is geared towards honoring the scientific achievements of exceptional biophysical chemists, particularly those who have made significant contributions to understanding the physical chemistry of macromolecules. This award, which includes a $3,000 honorarium, celebrates contributions that have significantly advanced our understanding of biopolymers through spectroscopic, thermodynamic, structural, and single-molecule studies. It encourages the continuation of innovative research in the biophysical chemistry of macromolecules, honoring the legacy and life's work of Ignacio Tinoco.