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 Kazuhiko Kinosita Award in Single-Molecule Biophysics, part of the Society's awards program, is dedicated to honoring outstanding contributions in the field of single-molecule biophysics. It acknowledges researchers who have significantly advanced our understanding of biophysical mechanisms at the molecular level, promoting cross-disciplinary research and elevating the appreciation of single-molecule studies in the scientific community. The award commemorates Professor Kazuhiko Kinosita, Jr.'s pioneering work, including his experiments that demonstrated the rotation of ATP synthase molecules, and provides an honorarium to the recipient to encourage further advancements in the field.