The American Physiological Society (APS) Cell & Molecular Physiology Section (Cell) is a diverse and multidisciplinary scientific community that promotes innovation and discovery in cellular and molecular physiology.
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“It is a privilege to serve as Chair of the Cell & Molecular Physiology Section. Having been part of this vibrant community for many years, I am deeply honored to take on this leadership role. The Cell Section has long been a cornerstone for advancing fundamental discoveries and fostering collaboration across disciplines. I look forward to working closely with our members to support innovative research, promote mentorship and elevate the visibility and impact of our section within the broader scientific community.”
Ian Thornell, PhD, University of Iowa
Meet our Steering Committee Members
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Ian Michael Thornell, PhD
University of Iowa
Chair -
Sandrine V Pierre, PhD
Marshall University
Past Chair -
Amity Fenn Eaton, PhD
Massachusetts General Hospital
Secretary -
Yubin Zhou, PhD
Texas A&M University
Chair, Nominating Committee -
Dan R Halm, PhD
Wright State University
APS Fellows Committee Rep -
Khalid Matrougui, PhD
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Chair, Awards Committee -
Adriana Castello Girardi, PhD
Universidade of Sao Paulo
Committee on Committees Rep -
Bong Sook Jhun, PhD
University of South Florida
Jr Program Working Group Representative -
Jaewoo Hong, PhD
Daegu Catholic University Medical Center
International Rep to Committee -
Kevin A. Murach, PhD
University of Arkansas At Fayetteville
Scientific Program Committee Representative -
Alyssa Tipler
University of Florida
Porter Fellow -
Carlos Zepeda
Marquette University
Porter Fellow -
Liliana Schaefer
Goethe University Frankfurt
Editor in Chief, AJP Cell -
Matthew Triolo, PhD
University of Ottawa
Junior Trainee Representative -
Raz Abdulqadir
Penn State College of Medicine
Senior Trainee Representative -
Sidney Strause
Marshall University
Porter Fellow