Committees 

Abstracts Committee  
The 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.
Breen Perry

Megan Breen, Co-Chair
Furman University
Kay Perry, Co-Chair
Cornell University
   
 
 Awards Canvassing Committee     
The Awards Canvassing 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. Chair to be announced.
Diversity Committee    
Protein science is an integrative, 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, 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.
Jaswal Committee Members:
Charles L. Brooks III
University of Michigan
Shannan Cunniffe
The Protein Society

Jamaine DavisMeharry Medical College
Raquel Lieberman
, Georgia Institute of Technology
 
Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede, Chalmers University of Technology

Sheila Jaswal, Chair
Amherst College
   
       
Education Committee        
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.
Gage    
Matt Gage, Chair
University of Massachusetts Lowell
     
       
Finance Committee    
 
Wysocki Committee Members:
Oluwatoyin Asojo,
Dartmouth College
Chris Bahl,
AI Proteins
Raluca Cadar,
The Protein Society
Vicki Wysocki, Chair
The Ohio State University
     
       
Nominating Committee    
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.
Zhang, Jin Committee Members:
James Fraser, University of California San Francisco
Denise Okafor, Pennsylvania State University
Lauren Porter, National Institutes of Health
Da-Neng Wang, NYU Langone Health
Jenny Yang, University of California Irvine
   
Jin Zhang, Chair
University of California San Diego
     
       
 Publications Committee    
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: 
  • Provide input on a journal budget
  • Conduct an annual assessment of journal status
  • Review the Editor-in-Chief for term renewal as requested by the President
  • Initiate the search for a new Editor-in-Chief at the end of 2 terms
 Kameron  
Lynn Kamerlin, Chair
Georgia Institute of Technology