CommitteesThe Abstracts Committee is responsible for the selection of abstract reviewers and the implementation of the abstract review and selection process for our annual symposium, as well as the coordination of the poster competition.
 Megan Breen, Co-Chair | Furman University
 Kay Perry, Co-Chair | Cornell University
The Awards Committee is responsible for the Protein Society Awards nominations and selections. The Committee is charged with soliciting nominations for all awards to ensure a broad range of high-quality nominees for each awards and the coordination of judging and award selection.
 Steve Damo, Chair | Bowie State University
Committee Members:
Joanne Lemieux | University of Alberta Katsumi Maenaka | Hokkaido University Jin Zhang | University of California San Diego Protein science is an integrative and inclusive endeavor that utilizes concepts and methods from a diverse array of disciplines to strive for a more complete understanding of the role that proteins play in biological structure and function across many levels. As a membership-based society and leader in its field, The Protein Society values and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its societal endeavors. We, therefore, strive to provide a safe and supportive environment for all of our constituents, where everyone is treated with respect and is encouraged to contribute their unique strengths and abilities to our shared mission. We are committed to acting on these principles for the betterment of the field of protein science and all activities with which The Protein Society is engaged.
 Sheila Jaswal, Co-Chair | Amherst College
 Raquel Lieberman, Co-Chair | Georgia Institute of Technology
Committee Members:
Shannan Cunniffe | The Protein Society Jamaine Davis | Belmont University Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede | Chalmers University of Technology The Education Committee strives to facilitate discussions about education at the undergraduate and graduate levels in protein science. They believe protein science is a vital component of curricula in chemistry, biology, medicine, and the disciplines that bridge these fields.
The aim of the Committee is to provide forums for discussion and debate about protein science through integral programmed elements at Society meetings, both national and international, and through web-based media. In addition to discussions around curricula, they also hope to provide opportunities for conversation and mentorship of practitioners of protein science through the development and training of their careers. A critical role of the Committee will be to increase membership in the Society by recruiting students and recruiting faculty for whom teaching is a significant part of their livelihood. The Education Committee hosts an Educator's Luncheon, Undergraduate Research Session, and the Education & Mentoring Mixer at the Annual Symposium.  Matt Gage, Chair | University of Massachusetts Lowell
Committee Members:
Jamaine Davis | Belmont University Sajith Jayasinghe | California State University San Marcos Peter Kahn, Ph.D. | Rutgers University Daniel Kraut | Villanova University Kathryn McMenimen | Mount Holyoke Donald Spratt | Clark University Vishwa Trivedi | Bethune Cookman University Protein Society Fellows, aimed to recognize current or past members of the Society who have demonstrated excellent science and service to the Society and the protein science community. Fellows will be honored at The Protein Society Annual Symposium. The Society welcomes nominations of members for the distinction of TPS Fellow from diverse backgrounds and in all areas of the protein science.
Committee Members:
Matthias Buck | Case Western Reserve University
Cesar Ramirez-Sarmiento | Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile Joanna Slusky | University of Kansas Meg Stratton | University of Massachusetts Amherst The Finance Committee is responsible for safeguarding the financial health of the Protein Society. The Committee provides oversight of budgeting, financial reporting and compliance with the regulations, while ensuring that resources are made, managed responsibly to support the Society's mission and long-term sustainability. - Oversee annual budgeting and financial reporting to ensure accuracy, transparency and alignment with the Society's priorities.  Vicki Wysocki, Chair | Georgia Institute of Technology
Committee Members:
Oluwatoyin Asojo | Dartmouth College
Chris Bahl | AI Proteins Raluca Cadar | The Protein Society Carla Mattos | Northeastern University The Nominating Committee plays a vital role for the Society, identifying and involving talented scientists from diverse backgrounds, locales, disciplines, sectors, and research interests for potential service.
 Denise Okafor, Chair | Pennsylvania State University
Committee Members:
James Fraser | University of California San Francisco
Mei Hong | MIT Kresten Lindorff-Larsen | University of Copenhagen Lauren Porter | National Institutes of Health Jenny Yang | Georgia State University The Publication Committee works with the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief in managing and negotiating the publication contract for Protein Science with the journal publisher, addressing publication issues, and providing input on the journal at the request of the Editor-in-Chief. It is the Committee’s responsibility to:
 Lynn Kamerlin, Chair | Georgia Institute of Technology
The Webinar committee seeks to advance discussion of current and emerging topics in protein science across the Society by designing webinars of interest to our diverse, global membership. The committee identifies compelling subjects that reflect member interests and emerging trends and invites experts to lead the discussion. Topics include not only cutting-edge science, as past webinars have touched on education, career development and community engagement. The committee curates six or more webinars each year, ensuring balanced coverage of subfields, typically including one focused on the Tools issue from Protein Science. Members collaborate on all aspects of webinar delivery, including coordinating with Society staff for technical setup, promotion and registration. Through these efforts, the committee aims to engage the broader membership and strengthen engagement within the global community. TPS Webinars are always free. -Identify timely topics of interest across science, education, careers, and community engagement. Committee Members:
Yifan Cheng | University of California San Francisco
Laura Itzhaki | University of Cambridge Liz Meiering | University of Waterloo Heather Pinkett | Northwestern University |