Award at a Glance
Award amount: $1,000, plus up to $2,000 in travel expense reimbursement, reimbursement of the early registration fee to the American Physiology Summit and a complimentary ticket to the CV section banquet.
Application deadline: March 9
Questions? Contact: Jun Yu, MD, Chair, CV Section Awards Committee
Award Description
The Robert M. Berne Distinguished Lectureship of the Cardiovascular Section honors an established leader in cardiovascular physiology whose current research is especially compelling and likely to inspire engagement and growth of the CV Section. The lectureship honors one of the most distinguished members of the American Physiological Society (APS) Cardiovascular (CV) Section, Robert M. Berne, MD. The Robert M. Berne Distinguished Lectureship recipient will present a lecture at the American Physiology Summit describing their research.
About Robert M. Berne
Robert M. Berne, MD (1918-2001), was a distinguished cardiovascular physiologist whose research focused on the local chemical regulation of tissue blood flow, with an emphasis on understanding the role of adenosine and how it elicits vasodilation. His work significantly advanced the field’s understanding of coronary circulation and helped shape modern cardiovascular medicine.
Eligibility
The nominee must:
- Be nominated by an APS member.
- Does not need not be a current APS member or Fellow of the CV Section but should be at the peak career stage of research innovation and productivity.
Criteria
The nomination package includes:
- Nominee biosketch in National Institutes of Health format, including descriptions of their significant contributions to cardiovascular research.
- Two letters of nomination: One from a past or current trainee and one from the nominator's choosing.
Applications are only accepted via online submission.