Julius H. Comroe Jr. Distinguished Lectureship of the APS Respiration Section

Award Description

The Julius H. Comroe Jr. Distinguished Lectureship of the Respiration Section is awarded to an outstanding contributor to the disciplinary areas of physiology represented by the section. The recipient is selected for their exceptional contributions within the discipline. 

Award Criteria 

Applications will be evaluated based on the quality, completeness and relevance of the submitted materials, as well as how effectively they demonstrate alignment with the award’s purpose and objectives.

Eligibility

The nominee must:

• Be a regular APS member in good standing.  
• Have made a novel contribution to respiratory physiology in the fields of lung biology, the control of breathing or another respiration-related area.
• Demonstrate a strong record of service to the Respiration Section and the American Physiological Society.

Nomination Requirements

A complete nomination must include:

• A nomination letter describing the nominee’s accomplishments.
• Three relevant publications. 
• A description of the nominee's service history.
• The nominee's curriculum vitae.

The award is available by nomination only. Self-nominations are not permitted.

The Respiration Section Steering Committee selects one recipient each year.  

Conditions of the Award

The recipient must accept the award and present a lecture at the Summit and attend the Respiration Section banquet.

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 Julius H. Comroe Jr.

Julius H. Comroe Jr., MD, (1911-1984), was a surgeon, medical researcher, author, educator and award-winning expert on the functions and physiology of the human heart and lungs. He made foundational contributions to respiratory physiology by developing many of the pulmonary function tests still used today and investigating reflex control of breathing, breathing patterns, and the effects of drugs and oxygen.