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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Sadis Matalon, PhD, FAPS Alice McNeal Endowed Chair of Anesthesiology, Director, Division of Molecular and Translational Biomedicine, University of Alabama at BirminghamAPS member since 1976Studying how Lungs repairafter injury Exploring how chemicals and viruses damage the lungs and therapeutics that can help reverse lung injury.
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Evangeline Motley-Johnson, PhD Professor of Physiology, Interim Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research, Meharry Medical CollegeAPS member since 1989Preparing HBCU students forresearch careers Preparing young scientists for careers in research, medicine and public health.
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Todd Trappe, PhD Professor of Exercise Science, Human Performance Lab, Ball State UniversityAPS member since 1995Improving Health throughexercise Studying the effects of exercise, aging and space flight on skeletal muscle health.
News from APS
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Testosterone May Contribute to More Severe COVID-19 Disease December 3, 2020
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Kidney Tube that Controls Salt Balance Smaller in Women than Men November 12, 2020
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Researchers Explore How Tendons Adapt to Exercise at APS Conference November 9, 2020
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Researchers Explore New Benefits of High-intensity Interval Training November 9, 2020
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Exercise and Cancer: From Prevention to Treatment November 9, 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.
