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The Bodil M. Schmidt-Nielsen Distinguished Mentor and Scientist Award honors a member of APS who has made outstanding contributions to physiological research and demonstrated dedication and commitment to excellence in training of young physiologists whether by mentoring, guiding and nurturing their professional and personal development, developing novel education methods/materials, promoting scientific outreach efforts, attracting individuals to the field of physiology, or by otherwise fostering an environment exceptionally conducive to education in physiology.

The APS is pleased to announce the Bodil M. Schmidt-Nielsen Distinguished Mentor and Scientist awardees on behalf of the Women in Physiology Committee:


2025 Bodil M. Schmidt-Nielsen Awardee

Barbara T. Alexander, PhD
University  of Mississippi Medical Center

2024 Bodil M. Schmidt-Nielsen Awardee

Gerald I. Shulman, MD, PhD
Yale University  

2023 Bodil M. Schmidt-Nielsen Awardee

David Allison, PhD
Indiana University  

 
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