Award Description
The The American Physiological Society (APS) Gastrointestinal & Liver (GIL) Physiology Section Distinguished Lectureship is named in honor of Horace W. Davenport, PhD, one of the most distinguished members of the GIL Section and a past president of APS. This is the most prestigious award given by the Section. It recognizes distinguished lifetime achievement in gastrointestinal and liver physiological research, including accomplishments in research, teaching, training and activities within the Society.
The Horace W. Davenport Distinguished Lecture is selected by the Gastrointestinal & Liver Physiology Section Steering Committee. The ideal candidate will have made contributions whose implications extend beyond the field of gastrointestinal and liver research interests.
The awardee will be recognized at the GIL Section banquet and business meeting and deliver an honorary award lecture at the American Physiology Summit.
About Horace W. Davenport
Horace W. Davenport, PhD (1912-2005), was one of the world's preeminent gastric physiologists whose landmark studies led to the discovery of the gastric barrier to injury, revolutionizing gastrointestinal physiology.
Eligibility
The nominee must:
- Be an APS member and have a primary affiliation with the GIL Section.
Past nominees are eligible to be considered, but individuals can only receive the Horace W. Davenport Distinguished Lecture once.
Criteria
This award is given based on nominations by APS members only. Self-nominations are not allowed. The nomination package includes:
Award at a Glance
Award amount: $1,000, plus up to $2,000 travel reimbursement to American Physiology Summit, reimbursement of the early registration fee to the American Physiology Summit and complimentary admission to the GIL Section banquet.
Deadline: Jan. 9
Questions? Contact: Izumi Kaji, PhD, Chair, GIL Section Awards Committee