Award at a Glance
Award amount: $1,000, plus up to $2,000 for travel expense reimbursement, early registration for the American Physiology Summit and admission to the section banquet.
Application deadline: March 9
Questions? Contact: Jun Yu, MD, Chair, Cardiovascular Section Awards Committee
Award Description
The Robert M. Berne Distinguished Lectureship honors a distinguished leader in cardiovascular physiology whose current research inspires engagement, innovation and growth within the Cardiovascular (CV) Section. The award recognizes sustained excellence in cardiovascular research. The recipient will deliver a featured lecture on their research at the American Physiology Summit.
Award Criteria
Nominees should demonstrate they are an emerging leader in cardiovascular research whose current work is likely to contribute to interest in and growth of the CV Section by demonstrating the following:
- Innovative, meaningful and scientifically compelling research.
- Potential to inspire engagement within the CV Section.
- Contributions that support the continued growth and vitality of the CV Section.
Eligibility
Nominees must:
- Be nominated by an APS member.
- Be at the peak career stage of research innovation and productivity.
The award is available by nomination only. Self-nominations are not permitted. Nominees are not required to be a current APS member or Fellow of the CV Section.
Nomination Requirements
A complete nomination must include:
- The nominee’s biosketch in National Institutes of Health format, including descriptions of their significant contributions to cardiovascular research.
- Two letters of nomination: One from a current or former trainee of the nominee and another from an individual selected by the nominator.
Conditions of the Award
The recipient must deliver the award lecture at the Summit.
Nominators are responsible for confirming the nominee can attend the Summit. The awardee is responsible for arranging their travel funding beyond the reimbursement provided as part of the award.
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 advanced the field’s understanding of coronary circulation and helped shape modern cardiovascular medicine.