Award at a Glance
Award amount: $1,000, plus up to $2,000 for travel expense reimbursement, reimbursement of the early registration fee to the American Physiology Summit and complimentary admission to the Cell Section banquet.
Deadline: May 15
Questions? Contact: Ian Thornell, PhD, Chair, Cell & Molecular Physiology Section
Award Description
The Hugh Davson Distinguished Lectureship of the APS Cell & Molecular Physiology Section is the Section’s highest award, bestowed to a scientist who has made major and meritorious contributions to the scientific areas represented by the Section in honor of Davson.
About Hugh Davson
Hugh Davson, DSci (1909-1996), was a key figure in cell physiology, best known for co-developing the Davson–Danielli model of the cell membrane, which laid the groundwork for modern membrane biology. His research on the blood-brain barrier also significantly advanced our understanding of molecular transport in the nervous system.
Eligibility
The nominee must:
- Be a distinguished mid- or senior-level scientist who has made meritorious contributions to the scientific areas represented by the APS Cell & Molecular Physiology Section.
APS membership and Cell Section affiliation are preferred, but not required. The Cell Section seeks potential nominees from any higher educational institution. Candidates must be nominated by a regular or a subcommittee member of the Cell & Molecular Physiology Section Steering Committee to be eligible for the award.
Criteria
The nomination package includes:
- A synopsis of the nominee’s scientific contributions.
Selection Committee
Members of the Cell Section Steering Committee nominate, review and select the recipient of this named lecture. A simple majority of votes cast by regular Steering Committee members determines the distinguished lecture recipient.
The recipient will deliver the honorary Hugh Davson Distinguished Lecture and will be recognized at the American Physiology Summit. The awardee may also be invited to contribute a manuscript based upon the lecture for publication in the American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology.
New nominations for the award are accepted annually. Candidates in the pool of previous years’ nominees may also be considered for the award. The Hugh Davson Distinguished Lectureship can only be received once by any individual.