The Central Nervous System (CNS) Section is a diverse community of scientists of all ages, backgrounds and training. This section is dedicated to fostering education and multidisciplinary research in the study of neuroscience, including the integrative functions of the CNS in the regulation of physiological and pathophysiological functions, from the ion channel and single neuron to global neural networks and whole animal behavior.
"The APS has been a great venue for learning and gaining experience as I have progressed through my career. Serving on the Central Nervous System (CNS) Section Steering Committee as Secretary/Treasurer provided an early opportunity for me to get involved with the Society. I next served as a member of the Animal Care and Experimentation Committee, which was a fantastic and eye-opening experience. That term of service gave me the opportunity to advocate for the importance of humane use of animals in research, and it provided an opportunity to gain experience communicating my science with government policy makers in a manner that is approachable and understandable. Most recently, I am transitioning into the role of Chair of the CNS Section Steering Committee. I'm happy to be leading a section that is very healthy, and I hope to continue to help the section grow. In addition to all the great experiences being a member of APS has provided, perhaps the most important benefit is interacting with the community of people who make up the Society. The APS provides a home and a sense of community for the world's best physiologists. And, while I am not trained as a physiologist myself, I'm happy to have been accepted as a member of this community that has provided great friendships and collaborations throughout my career."
Gene Bidwell, PhD, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Meet our Steering Committee Members
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Gene Leflore Bidwell, III, PhD
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Chair -
Janice H. Urban, PhD, FAPS
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Past Chair and Committee on Committees Rep -
Stefany Primeaux, PhD
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Chair Elect -
Alexandre Alves da Silva, PhD
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Secretary-Treasurer -
Daniel Christian, PhD
Des Moines University
Chair, Awards Committee -
Susan M Barman, PhD, FAPS
Michigan State University
APS Fellows Committee Rep -
David Douglas Kline, II, PhD
University of Missouri
Member -
Elizabeth Delery, PhD
Marian University - Indiana
Member and Program Working Group Member -
Hewang Lee, BM, MS, PhD
George Washington University
Member -
Javier E Stern, MD, PhD, FAPS
Georgia State University
Member -
Margarita C Curras-Collazo, PhD, FAPS
University of California, Riverside
Member -
Vinicia Campana Biancardi, PhD
Auburn University
Scientific Program Committee Representative and Programming Committee -
Elena V. Kozlova
University of California, Riverside
Trainee Representative -
Jan Marino Ramirez, PhD
Univ of Washington
JNP: CNS Editor -
Kirsteen N Browning, PhD, FAPS
Penn State Coll of Med
Ex Officio