APS members who join the Respiration Section gain access to an active community of researchers passionate about fostering interest and discussion of original research in lung biology and the control of breathing to advance understanding of basic physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms. A major goal is to facilitate the development of young investigators by encouraging attendance and participation at the APS annual meeting. In addition to hosting scientific sessions, the Respiration Section offers an outstanding program of research recognition awards (at all levels) and hosts multiple events including the Control of Breathing Mixer, the Trainee Highlights Breakfast and our Section banquet to maximize opportunity for networking, education and scientific discourse among trainees and established investigators.


Meet our Steering Committee Members


  • David D Fuller, PhD, FAPS
    University of Florida
    Chair

  • Donald C Bolser, PhD
    University of Florida
    Chair, Awards Committee

  • Michael F Beers, MD, FAPS
    University of Pennsylvania
    APS Fellows Committee Rep

  • Angela Roger, PhD
    Duke University School of Medicine
    Member

  • Mahendra Damarla, MD
    Johns Hopkins University
    Scientific Program Committee Representative

  • Erica S Levitt, PhD
    University of Michigan
    Control of Breathing Representative

  • Larissa Akimi Shimoda
    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    AJP-Lung Editor

  • Matthew R. Hodges, PhD, FAPS
    Medical College of Wisconsin
    Co-Chair Nominating Committee (COB)

  • Sarah Kamal, MD
    Johns Hopkins University
    Trainee Advisory Committee Rep

  • Taylor Holmes, PhD
    Medical College of Wisconsin
    Trainee Representative