The mission of the American Physiological Society (APS) Cardiovascular (CV) Section is to further the cardiovascular physiology research discipline by vigorously supporting and promoting our scientific programming at the American Physiology Summit, encouraging the activities of our younger members and recognizing the achievements of our members with an active awards program. 

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Julie Freed

"At times it can be difficult to navigate where your work should be presented or what meeting you should attend to stay on top of the latest and greatest science. I can say without a doubt that APS is my scientific home. It feels great to walk around the APS Summit meeting and realize you are right where you should be."

Julie Freed, MD, PhD, Medical College of Wisconsin


Meet our Steering Committee Members 


  • Julie K Freed, MD, PhD
    Medical College of Wisconsin
    Chair

  • Farah Sheikh, PhD
    University of California, San Diego
    Past Chair

  • Danielle R Bruns, PhD
    University of Wyoming
    Co-Chair, Program Working Group

  • David W Busija, PhD
    Tulane University
    Secretary-Treasurer

  • Shawn B Bender, PhD
    University of Missouri
    Co-Chair, Program Working Group

  • Jerome W Breslin, PhD
    University of South Florida
    Chair, Nominating Committee

  • Upendra Chalise, PhD
    University of Minnesota
    Chair, Trainee Advisory Committee

  • Jun Yu
    Temple University
    Chair, Awards Committee

  • Stephanie W Watts, PhD
    Michigan State University
    APS Fellows Committee Rep

  • Prasad VG Katakam, PhD
    Tulane University
    Committee on Committees Rep

  • Merry L Lindsey, PhD
    Meharry Medical College
    Editor in Chief AJP Heart & Circ Physiol

  • Yajing Wang, PhD
    University of Alabama At Birmingham
    Chair, Fellowship Committee