We’re counting down the days to the American Physiological Society’s (APS) new world class meeting launching in 2023. Led by a diverse team of APS members, we’ve spent more than 450 hours creating an innovative, unmissable annual event for those working, learning and teaching in the biomedical sciences.
Our new plan includes:
- expanding multidisciplinary, cross-sectional programming;
- hosting new game-changer and foundational sessions; and
- designing spaces that invigorate and inspire attendees, while bringing the community together to connect.
In February 2021, Society leaders held a virtual town hall with live Q&A to share our progress and give you a first look at the new meeting.
To assist in the development of our new annual meeting, the Society has assembled the Team 2023 Task Force—a group of APS member-leaders who represent the full scope of the organization, from early-career trainees and young professionals, to section, interest group, committee and Council representatives. The team members are listed below.
Linda Allen
American Physiological Society
Kirsteen Browning, PhD
Penn State College of Medicine
Meeghan De Cagna, MSc, CAE
American Physiological Society
Melinda Engevik, PhD
Baylor College of Medicine

Medical College of Wisconsin
Karla Haack, PhD
Kennesaw State University
Meredith Hay, PhD
University of Arizona
Robert Hester, PhD, FAPS
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Scott Kirkton, PhD
Union College
Ron Lynch, PhD, FAPS
University of Arizona Health Science Center
Jennifer Pluznick, PhD
Johns Hopkins Medical School
Jennifer Pollock, PhD, FAPS
University of Alabama
Linda Samuelson, PhD, FAPS
University of Michigan
Jeff Sands, MD, FAPS
Emory University
Dee Silverthorn, PhD, FAPS
University of Texas
Scott Steen, CAE, FASAE
American Physiological Society
Miguel Zarate, PhD, DVM
University of Colorado Denver
Related Links
- February 2021 Town Hall with Live Q&A
- Content Governance for PHYSIOLOGY 2023
- Building a World-class Physiology Meeting
We hope you'll join us for what promises to be a great meeting in 2023!