Forefronts of Science at the Interface of Physical and Life Sciences

这一奖项授予美国国家科学院(物理和天文学委员会首席研究员唐纳德·沙佩罗)，支持一项研究，以评估基础科学在物理科学(包括工程相关学科)与生命科学的交界处的前沿。这项研究将为物理/生命科学接口的科学前沿制定一个智力和概念框架，并确定最有希望的研究机会并确定其优先次序。它还将阐明对社会的潜在好处，并探索在接口上实现和加强研究和教育计划的整合的方法。研究委员会的成员将来自生命科学、物理科学和工程学，他们的选择是因为他们有不同的视角和背景，以及他们考虑新思维和方法的能力。该报告的受众包括科学家和工程师、资助机构、感兴趣的普通公众和科学政策制定者。该奖项的资金由MPS理事会的化学、物理和材料研究部和多学科活动办公室；BIO理事会的分子和细胞生物科学部；以及ENG理事会的生物工程和环境系统部以及工程教育和医学中心提供。

This award to the National Academy of Sciences (Donald Shapero, Principal Investigator, Board on Physics and Astronomy) supports a study to assess the forefronts of fundamental science at the interface of the physical sciences, including relevant disciplines in engineering, with the life sciences. The study will develop an intellectual and conceptual framework for the scientific forefronts at the physical/life sciences interface, and identify and prioritize the most promising research opportunities. It will also articulate the potential benefits to society and explore ways to enable and enhance the integration of research and educational programs at the interface. The members of the study committee will be drawn from the life sciences, the physical sciences and engineering, chosen for their diverse perspectives and backgrounds, as well as for their ability to consider fresh thinking and approaches. The audience for the report includes scientists and engineers, funding agencies, the interested general public, and science policy-makers. Funding for the award is provided by the Divisions of Chemistry, Physics and Materials Research and the Office of Multidisciplinary Activities in the MPS Directorate; by the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences in the BIO Directorate; and by the Divisions of Bioengineering & Environmental Systems, and Engineering Education & Centers in the ENG Directorate.