A Community of Discovery
APS members work at the frontiers of science to advance our understanding of life and health. Their efforts are leading to treatments for the deadliest and most debilitating diseases affecting humans and enhancing our understanding of topics like genetics, neuroscience, obesity and sex differences. You can be part of this vibrant community.
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Black Lives Matter
APS Stands Against Racism
A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is central to APS' core values. We stand in solidarity with our Black members and against racism. Learn more about the steps we're taking to improve our Society and share your suggestions with us.
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APS Annual Meeting at EB
Abstract submission is now open
The APS annual meeting, held in conjunction with Experimental Biology (EB), is coming to you in a new virtual format and will feature the best in biomedical research. -
The Physiologist Magazine
Smart, complex, interesting, talented and so much more…
APS members are fascinating, and not just because of the work they do. Our new magazine shines the spotlight on you. Read more… -
Function
Function provides a high caliber and broad spectrum open-access platform for researchers to publish their major advances in basic, translational, and clinical sciences. From organelles to organisms, Function seeks papers that contribute to defining the mechanistic basis of living systems in health and disease and extending the physiological understanding of biological function. -
Awarding Excellence
Recognizing Excellence in Physiology
APS provides more than $1 million in awards and grants each year to recognize excellence in physiological research and education as part of our mission to advance scientific discovery, understand life and improve health. Check out our awards with upcoming deadlines, many of which include complimentary registration to the APS annual meeting at Experimental Biology.
Our Members Making a Difference
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Kristine DeLeon-Pennell, PhD Assistant Professor, Medical University of South Carolina and Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical CenterAPS Member since 2011Helping hearts Heal afterHeart attack Studying cardiac healing and scar formation to reduce heart failure post-heart attack.
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Marion J. Siegman, PhD Professor and Chair, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson UniversityAPS Member since 1975Studying Colon Inflammationand Remodeling Exploring the cellular basis of functional changes of the gut in disease.
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Daria Ilatovskaya, MS, PhD Assistant Professor, Medical University of South CarolinaAPS Member since 2013Exploring Renal Disease caused byHypertension Helping understand kidney disease to help prevent and treat high blood pressure.
News from APS
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Living near Trees May Prevent Vascular Damage from Pollution January 21, 2021
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Vaping Disrupts Blood, Air Flow Matching in Asymptomatic Users January 13, 2021
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Cold Weather May Help Burn More Fat during Exercise December 22, 2020
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Noninvasive Imaging Effectively Shows Variations in Renal Blood Flow December 15, 2020
Explore the APS Family of Journals
APS journals serve a committed community of investigators by providing a home for important physiology research. We deliver a robust and fair publishing process that is managed by working scientists.
