2005 International Physiology Committee Report
The committee discussed the overall need to have a
stronger international presence of APS, particularly throughout Latin
America (LA). Among the possibilities discussed the development of joint
symposium or congresses sponsored by APS sections at the 2006 Latin American
Physiology Society Meeting in Buenos Aires was thought to be a mechanism to
enhance APS visibility in LA and increase awareness of the goals of this
committee.
Six applications were received this year for the Latin
American initiative. Based on committee member review and ranking, the
following four applications were considered of interest. We recommend
funding be approved for these four symposia:
- Applicant: James W. Hicks
- Title: Cardiopulmonary adaptations of vertebrates
(didactic).
- Location: Rio Claro, Brazil
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- Applicant: Hugo Gonzalez-Serratos
- Title: Fourth symposium on biochemical and physiological
aspects of muscle research. (didactic).
- Location: Mexico City, UNAM
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- Applicant: Diego Colombek
- Title: Physiology of circadian rhythms (didactic/research)
- Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Applicant: Ana M. Cardenas
- Title: Thirteenth international symposium on chromaffin
cell biology
- Location: Pucon, Chile
Latin America Initiative Application: Based on
what appears to be a lack of knowledge on how funds should be utilized and
what are the strong aspects of the applications that are received, we have
decided to revise the description of the application process for funding
through the Latin American Initiative. In addition, in response to several
requests, we request approval for extending the deadline for receipt of
applications to March 15.
Funding eligibility: Symposium, seminar,
conference, workshop or other organized, formal meeting where persons
assemble to coordinate, exchange, and disseminate information or to explore
or clarify a defined subject, problem, or area of knowledge will be held in
any of the Latin American countries. These conferences should provide a
forum targeted towards development of collaborative efforts, educational
opportunities and growth of Physiology as a discipline in Latin American
Universities or Centers for Investigation. Applicants must be APS members
or must have an APS member as a co-applicant for course funding. Strong
participation of APS members is encouraged.
Please include the following pertinent information:
Title of the Course/Symposium
Rationale for the Course/Symposium. Briefly
describe the objectives of the Course/Symposium, including who will be the
primary beneficiaries. What will be achieved by having this particular
workshop as designed?
Names, academic titles and affiliations of all
participants. It is important that participants be identified and
contacted prior to submission of the application and that their willingness
to participate be documented in the application.
Titles of the presentations. A clear program
with length of presentations, format of presentations and their content
should be submitted. The total length of the course/symposia as well as the
structure of presentations should be clearly stated.
Number of students, trainees, Latin American
scientists expected to participate. Information on how the conference
will be advertised and what the targeted audience will be needs to be
included. Inclusion of regional participants is strongly encouraged. If the
organizers have held similar courses, registration information and
attendance should be included as historical evidence of previous success.
Description of how the economic support will be used.
Cost analysis of travel, lodging, meals should be clearly identified and
presented along with a short justification. Identification of who will be
supported (speakers, organizers, students, etc.) should be included. Support
for Latin American students, postdoctoral fellows and young scientists is
strongly encouraged. Strategies to enhance participation of Latin American
scientists are desired.
Identification of other sources of economic support
that will be available. Institutional or organizational support for the
conference is strongly desirable. Audiovisual, lodging, personnel time and
effort, matching travel support are among mechanisms that need to be
identified in the application. Letters of support from officials
representing the additional sources of support need to be included in the
application packet.
Receipt dates and funding timeline. Deadline for
the receipt of applications at the APS office is March 15 for funding of the
course in the following calendar year. Applications undergo an initial
review by members of the International Committee at Experimental Biology.
Additional information or documentation may be requested following the
initial review procedure prior to making final funding decision.
Availability of funding will be announced following APS Council meeting
during the month of July or August.
Format of applications. Applications must
submit all required documentations along with the description of the
course/symposia as an Adobe Acrobat file.
Expense reimbursement. At completion of the
course, a full report must be submitted to the APS office describing how the
course/symposia development fulfilled the proposed goals. Any specific
changes from the originally proposed schedule/focus should be clearly
outlined. The report must include information of participants registered
(name, academic affiliation and rank). A copy of the final program should
also be included in this final report.
Patricia E. Molina, Chair
Council Actions
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Council accepted the report of the International
Physiology Committee.
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Council approved the necessary funding to support the
four Committee-approved applications for the “Latin American Initiative”
for 2006.
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Council approved the revised guidelines for Latin
American Initiative applications.
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