APS Chapters

APS chapters are independent non-profit organizations that serve to promote physiology research, education and outreach at a local and regional level. Chapters affiliate with the American Physiological Society to mutually promote growth and participation in their society activities. APS membership is not required to join a chapter, but dual membership is encouraged.

Arizona Physiological Society

The purpose of the Arizona Chapter is to promote the discipline of physiology, advance physiological research and teaching, facilitate teaching and research forums for students and young investigators as well as to encourage interaction and fellowship among individuals interested in the physiological sciences and related fields within the state of Arizona.

The California Society of Physiologists

The mission of The California Chapter is to advance the discipline of physiology in California through forums that showcase new discoveries, propel collaborations and develop future leaders in the field.

Chapter Website  Bylaws  

Greater Washington D.C. Area Physiological Society

The mission of the Greater Washington Area Physiological Society is to unite physiologists in enhancing, networking and advancing physiologists and their research throughout the greater Virginia, Maryland and District of Columbia area. With close proximity to the nation’s capital, our chapter specializes in science policy and emphasizes advocacy for biomedical research funding. We support the invaluable significance of basic, applied and translational research.

Indiana Physiological Society

The purpose of the Indiana Chapter is to promote the increase of physiological knowledge, its dissemination and its utilization in the state of Indiana. Advancing the field of physiology will be sought in molecular, cellular, organ and integrative systems in basic and applied disciplines of research to unite physiologists.

Iowa Physiological Society

The mission of the Iowa Chapter is to unite physiologists in enhancing, networking and advancing physiology throughout the state of Iowa. This is at the molecular, cellular, organ and organismal levels. Both basic and applied research as well as teaching are included.

Kentucky Physiological Society

The purpose of the Kentucky Chapter is to promote the increase of physiological knowledge, its dissemination and its utilization in the state of Kentucky. Advancing the field of physiology will be sought in molecular, cellular, organ and integrative systems in basic and applied disciplines of research to unite physiologists for this purpose in the state of Kentucky.

Michigan Physiological Society

The purpose of the Michigan Chapter is to promote an increase of integrative physiological knowledge, its dissemination and its utilization in the state of Michigan. The Society will provide a dynamic, inquiry-based environment where non-reductionist physiological research and teaching are valued, discussed and critiqued.

Midlands Society of Physiological Sciences

The Midlands Chapter fosters interdisciplinary contacts among researchers interested in the physiologic sciences and in the education of the general public and future physiologists.

Missouri Physiological Society

The purpose of the Missouri Chapter is to promote the discipline of physiology, advance physiological research and teaching, facilitate teaching and research forums for students and young investigators within the state of Missouri.

Ohio Physiological Society

The purpose of the Ohio Chapter is to enhance and advance the field of physiology as a coordinated discipline consisting of the many subdisciplines working at the molecular, cellular and organ system levels of organization in both basic and applied areas.

Oklahoma Society of Physiologists

The Oklahoma Chapter is an organization of scientists, educators and students in the state of Oklahoma dedicated to promoting research and education in the physiological sciences at all levels. Through the efforts of its members, the Oklahoma Society of Physiologists will continue to foster professional collaboration among Oklahoma institutions and high schools in order to meet the contemporary challenges confronting scientists and educators of physiology.

Puerto Rico Physiological Society

The mission of the Puerto Rico Chapter is to unite physiologists and promote the discipline of physiology throughout the island by exploring and encouraging interactions among students, young investigators and advanced faculty, who work in physiological sciences and related areas of biomedical research in Puerto Rico.

The Rio Grande Physiological Society

The Rio Grande Physiological Society promotes the discipline of physiology by: 1) facilitating scientific research collaborations among members; 2) providing educational resources to physiology instructors at local institutions at all academic levels; 3) supporting students and trainees interested in physiology-related careers; and 4) disseminating physiological knowledge related to health promotion and other topics of general interest to the public within the geographic region of the Rio Grande valley.