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The APS Renal Section is a collaborative community for all scientists at all career levels who are interested in:  

  • the kidney.  
  • the urinary tract.  
  • the cells and vasculature that make up these structures.  
  • the control of body fluid volume.
  • electrolyte composition, including acid-base homeostasis.  

Research may involve human or animal models, individual cell types and isolated membrane systems, using a wide range of cross-disciplinary approaches to the study of function in these systems, such as:  

  • biochemistry.  
  • immunology.  
  • genetics.
  • mathematical modeling.  
  • cell and molecular biology.  
  • solute transport.
  • other physiological methodologies.  

Join us at the American Physiology Summit for our trainee event “Posters & Professors,” our annual Renal Dinner and the opportunity to engage with other renal physiologists. 

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Michelle Gumz

"I joined the American Physiological Society (APS) as a postdoctoral fellow new to the field of physiology and quickly found a professional home in the Renal Section. APS has played a pivotal role in my career development—offering opportunities to present my research at conferences, receive early-career recognition, and take on leadership roles as I advanced in academia.

One of the most fulfilling aspects of my journey has been mentoring trainees and bringing them to APS meetings, where they have found a sense of belonging in the Renal Section. I’m passionate about fostering a supportive scientific community and am committed to continuing our section’s tradition of serving renal physiologists from all backgrounds and career stages."

Michelle Gumz, PhD, University of Florida


Meet our Steering Committee Members


  • Michelle L Gumz, PhD
    University of Florida
    Chair

  • Robert A. Fenton, PhD
    Aarhus University
    Past Chair

  • Daria V. Ilatovskaya, PhD
    Augusta University
    Chair, Program Working Group

  • Malgorzata Kasztan, PhD
    University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Secretary

  • Nirupama Ramkumar, MD
    University of Utah
    Treasurer

  • Marice McCrorey
    Medical University of South Carolina
    Chair, Trainee Advisory Committee

  • Edward W Inscho, PhD, FAPS
    University of Alabama at Birmingham
    APS Fellows Committee Rep

  • Blythe D Shepard, PhD
    Georgetown University
    Committee on Committees Rep

  • Oleg Palygin, PhD
    Medical University of South Carolina
    Jr Program Working Group Representative

  • Clintoria Richards Williams, PhD
    Wright State University
    Renal Section DEI Chair

  • Heddwen L Brooks, PhD
    University of Arizona
    AJP:Renal Physiology Editor in Chief

  • Justin P. Van Beusecum
    Medical University of South Carolina
    Trainee Advisory Committee Rep

  • Kelly Anne Hyndman, PhD
    University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Awards Committee Co-Chair

  • Maria Castaneda-Bueno, PhD
    Instituto Nacional de Ciencias MAdicas y NutriciAn Salvador ZubirAn
    Awards Committee Co-Chair

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