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Experimental Biology 2008
April 5-9
San Diego, CA

APS AWARDEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TAX RULES

Renal Section Awards

The Carl W. Gottschalk Distinguished Lectureship of the APS Renal Section ($1,000 plus up to $2,000 travel reimbursement to Experimental Biology and complimentary registration to the meeting [funded by APS] plus complimentary ticket to the Renal Dinner) recognizes a world-renown, distinguished scientist who has made major contributions to understanding physiological processes through state-of-the-art research, and who is an engaging speaker. The candidate’s area(s) of research expertise need not be in renal physiology, but should be of interest to Renal Section members. The candidate need not be an APS member or a US citizen. In addition to delivering the Carl W. Gottschalk Distinguished Lecture, the recipient will participate in the Renal Section’s “Meet the Professors Reception” and will be recognized at the Renal Dinner held during the EB meeting. All application materials must be submitted online (www.the-aps.org/awardapps) by April 2, 2008. Questions should be directed to Pamela K. Carmines, Section Chair, at: pcarmines@unmc.edu.

The Robert W. Berliner Award for Excellence in Renal Physiology Sponsored by Abbott Laboratories ($1,000, up to $1,500 in travel expense reimbursement and complimentary ticket to the Renal Dinner)  is the most prestigious award of the APS Renal Section. The award recognizes distinguished lifetime achievement in renal physiological research by a living American scientist. Candidates must be U.S. citizens at least 60 years of age, and must have been a major contributor to the field of renal physiology over a lifetime, including accomplishments in research, teaching, training and activities within the APS. The recipient is honored at the Renal Dinner and will participate in the Renal Section’s “Meet the Professors Reception” at the EB meeting. Nominators must provide the candidate’s curriculum vitae and nomination letter summarizing the candidate’s qualifications. Nominations from previous years are automatically carried forward for consideration in the following years. All application materials must be submitted online (www.the-aps.org/awardapps) by November 7, 2007. Questions should be directed to John D. Imig at: jdimig@mail.mcg.edu.

The Young Investigator Award ($1,000, a maximum of $1,500 in travel expense reimbursement and reimbursement of the annual meeting advance registration fee), recognizes an outstanding young investigator, pursuing research in renal physiology, Pathophysiology or hypertension. Candidates must be less than 41 years old or less than 15 years beyond receipt of their first doctoral degree and have published original work in the American Journal of Physiology Renal Physiology (or similar journal) during the preceding four years. Candidates will be judged on their nomination letters, funding record and publications. The recipient will present the Young Investigator Award Lecture, organize/chair a featured topic session, participate in the Renal Section’s “Meet the Professors Reception”, and be recognized at the Renal Dinner. All application materials must be submitted online (www.the-aps.org/awardapps) by April 2, 2008. Questions should be directed to L. Lee Hamm at: lhamm@tulane.edu.

The Renal Section New Investigator Award ($1,000 plus reimbursement of the annual meeting advance registration fee and complimentary ticket to the Renal Dinner) recognizes an outstanding investigator in the early stages of his/her career.  Candidates should be investigators who have made meritorious contributions to the scientific areas represented by the APS Renal Section.  They should not be above the rank of Assistant Professor or a comparable position in a research track at an academic institution or in industry (e.g. Scientist, Sr. Scientist, Research Investigator, etc.).  They should receive nominations from at least two regular members of the APS.  Candidates will be judged on their publications, how the publications relate to the Renal section and evidence for independence and promise (grant funding, peer review activities, etc.).  Although this is not an abstract-based award, awardees are expected to attend EB and make an oral or poster presentation.  The candidate must be an APS member in good standing. Candidates must provide a curriculum vitae, 2 nomination letters from APS members, and 3 reprints. Awardees are recognized at the Renal Dinner at the EB Meeting. All application materials must be submitted online (www.the-aps.org/awardapps) by November 7, 2007. Questions should be directed to John D. Imig at: jdimig@mail.mcg.edu.

The Renal Section Research Recognition Awards ($500 plus reimbursement of the annual meeting advance registration fee) recognize the meritorious research by young investigators (junior faculty) who participate in the annual Experimental Biology Meeting. To qualify for this award, the applicant must have finished post-doctoral work, may not be a senior faculty member (i.e. may not have a faculty rank of Associate or Full Professor), and may not have won this award in previous years.  Candidates must be an author on an abstract submitted to the EB meeting (can be a late-breaking abstract).  Applications will be reviewed and rated by the Renal Section Awards Committee.  Membership in the APS is not required, but awardees will be encouraged to join if they are not members.  The awards will be presented at the annual Renal Dinner during the EB meeting. Applicants and awardees should plan to attend this Renal Section Function. Applicants must provide a copy of their EB meeting abstract. Awardees are recognized at the Renal Dinner at the EB meeting. All application materials must be submitted online (www.the-aps.org/awardapps) by November 7, 2007. Questions should be directed to John D. Imig at: jdimig@mail.mcg.edu.

The Renal Section Amgen Postdoctoral Excellence in Research Awards (amount determined at the meeting) recognize postdoctoral fellows who are first author on an abstract presented at the EB meeting involving renal-based research. Finalists will be notified prior to the EB meeting and will be judged during a poster presentation at the meeting. Applicants must provide a copy of the first-authored abstract. Awardees are recognized at the Renal Dinner at the EB meeting. All application materials must be submitted online (www.the-aps.org/awardapps) by November 7, 2007. Questions should be directed to John D. Imig at: jdimig@mail.mcg.edu.

The Renal Section Pfizer Predoctoral Excellence in Renal Research Awards (amount determined at the meeting) recognize pre-doctoral students who are first author on an abstract presented at the EB meeting involving renal-based research. Finalists will be notified prior to the EB meeting and will be judged during a poster presentation at the meeting. Applicants must provide a copy of the first-authored abstract. Awardees are recognized at the Renal Dinner at the EB meeting. All application materials must be submitted online (www.the-aps.org/awardapps) by November 7, 2007. Questions should be directed to John D. Imig at: jdimig@mail.mcg.edu.