APS Section Awards

As originally published in The Physiologist
Volume 45, Number 4, August 2002, page 208 

Cardiovascular 
The Young Investigator Award is intended for members, but not necessarily fellows, of the Cardiovascular Section of the APS who have received a PhD, MD, DSc, DVM, or DDS degree with an academic rank or equivalent not higher than that of Assistant Professor who have already made a substantive independent contribution and hold future promise but are not, as yet, well established. The nomination package, to be sent to the Chair of the Awards Committee of the APS CV Section, should consist of a letter of nomination, a seconding letter (preferably from someone outside of the nominee’s institution), and a CV of the candidate.

The Berne Distinguished Lectureship award is presented to a scientist who is a Fellow of the Cardiovascular Section of the APS, who has made outstanding prior contributions to cardiovascular research, and whose current research is particularly interesting, such that the presentation of this work would be expected to contribute to further interest in the CV Section meeting. This award is in honor of one of the most distinguished members of the Cardiovascular Section, Robert M. Berne. The nomination package, to be sent to the Chair of the Awards Committee of the APS CV Section, should consist of a letter of nomination, one or more seconding letters (preferably from someone outside of the nominee’s institution), and a CV of the candidate.

The Carl J. Wiggers Award is presented to a scientist who is a Fellow of the Cardiovascular Section of the APS, who has made outstanding and lasting contributions throughout his/her career to cardiovascular research, and who will bring broader and more international representation to the CV Section meetings. This award is in honor of the Cardiovascular Section’s founder, Carl J. Wiggers. The nomination package, to be sent to the Chair of the Awards Committee of the APS CV Section, should consist of a letter of nomination, one or more seconding letters (preferably from someone outside of the nominee’s institution), and a CV of the candidate.

The Cardiovascular Section Young Investigator Award ($500) is designed to entice submission of abstracts to the Experimental Biology meetings from junior investigators and to aid them in their travel expenses. To be eligible, the investigator must be within 10 years of receiving his/her PhD or MD degree and have submitted a first-authored abstract to a Cardiovascular Section topic category (see Physiology topic category list under the heading “Cardiovascular Section”). Abstracts from eligible individuals will be judged by the Cardiovascular Section Awards Committee and a total of up to nine each year which are judged to be the most meritorious will be awarded. Eligible individuals are requested to Email a copy of their submitted abstract to the Chair of the Cardiovascular Section Awards Committee: Irving G. Joshua at igjosh01@gwise.Louisville.edu, to arrive by November 22, 2002.

Cell and Molecular Physiology 
The Cell and Molecular Physiology Student Awards ($300) are available for up to two pre-doctoral candidates, depending on applicant pool. One award will be given for work done while enrolled as a medical or graduate (doctoral or masters) student. A second award is reserved for undergraduate researchers. Applicants must be first author on an abstract submitted to the Experimental Biology meeting. The student or their mentor must be a member in good standing of the APS, with a primary affiliation in the Cell and Molecular Physiology section. Members of the CAMP Steering Committee will review all applications. Winners will be announced, and awards presented, at the Cell and Molecular Section Banquet at the EB meeting. Applicants must complete the Student Award Certificate form and have the mentor submit a brief (e.g. half-page) letter describing why the trainee is deserving of the award. Email or Fax a copy of the submitted abstract, the Student Award Certification form, and letter to Peter K. Lauf, MD, Email: peter.lauf@wright.edu, Fax: 937-775-3769. Deadline is November 22, 2002.

The Cell and Molecular Physiology Young Investigator Awards ($500) will be given to two successful candidates for work performed while in the first through third postdoctoral year or medical residency. Applicants must be first author on an abstract submitted to the Experimental Biology meeting. The trainee or their mentor must be a member in good standing of the APS, with a primary affiliation in the Cell and Molecular Physiology section. Members of the CAMP Steering Committee will review all applications. Winners will be announced, and awards presented, at the Cell and Molecular Section Banquet at the EB meeting. Applicants must complete the Student Award Certificate form and have the mentor submit a brief (e.g. half-page) letter describing why the trainee is deserving of the award. Email or Fax a copy of the submitted abstract, the Student Award Certification form, and letter to Peter K. Lauf, MD, Email: peter.lauf@wright
.edu, Fax: 937-775-3769. Deadline is November 22, 2002.

Central Nervous System 
The Central Nervous System (CNS) Section Van Harreveld Memorial Award ($300) will be presented by the CNS Section to recognize outstanding research in neuroscience by a graduate student or postdoctoral fellow. The recipient must be first author on an abstract presented at the meeting. Mail copy of the submitted abstract and the completed APS Award Certification Form to Dr. Susan M. Barman, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1317. Deadline for receipt of application is December 6, 2002.

The Young Investigator Award of the Central Nervous System Section provides at least two awards of $500 each and complimentary advance registration fees for recognition of meritorious research by young investigators who participate in the annual Experimental Biology meeting. To qualify for this award, the applicant must have received a PhD or other professional degree within the past 10 years and must present a poster or talk at the Experimental Biology Meeting. The subject matter of this presentation can be any topic related to the central or peripheral nervous system. Applications are reviewed and rated by the CNS Section Awards Committee. To apply for this award, the applicant should submit four copies of the abstract (or a paragraph describing his/her research if it is to be presented in a Symposium), and a letter indicating the novelty of the research project described in the abstract, the year he/she received a degree, his/her current position, and whether he/she is a member of the APS. Membership in the APS is not required but is highly recommended. Mail these items to the: Dr. Susan M. Barman, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1317. Deadline for receipt of application is January 25, 2003.

Comparative Physiology 
The Comparative Section Young Investigator Award ($500) will provide three travel awards for recognition of meritorious research by young investigators who participate in the Experimental Biology meeting. Candidates must have completed their PhD within the past 10 years, be a member of APS, and must present a talk or poster at the Experimental Biology meeting. The subject matter can be any topic that deals with comparative physiology. Applicants should submit their abstract, abstract submission confirmation page, a one-page CV, and a one-page summary of research accomplishments and goals via email to: Stan Lindstedt, PhD, Chair of the Comparative Section (stan.lindstedt@nau.edu) by November 20, 2002 for review by the Section Steering Committee. The winners will be notified by email before March 1, and the award will be presented at the Comparative Section Business Meeting during the EB meeting. 

The Comparative Physiology Section Scholander Award ($200) will be presented to an outstanding young investigator presenting a paper in the “Scholander Award” Session. To be eligible, applicants must submit their abstract to the Scholander Award Session topic category (see Physiology topic category list under the heading Comparative Section, topic category #1063-APS), be first author on the abstract, and be not more than five years past the highest degree. Mail a copy of your abstract submission and completed APS Award Certification Form to Linda Allen, Meetings Department, APS, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814-3991; Fax: 301-634-7241.

Endocrinology and Metabolism 
Research Award of the Endocrinology and Metabolism Section (certificate plus cash prize, depending on funds available) is intended to recognize graduate student, resident or postdoctoral fellow who presents the best abstract for research in the area of endocrinology and metabolism at the Experimental Biology Meeting. Applicants must be first author on a submitted abstract and should mail a copy of the abstract, the completed Award Certification Form, and a letter from the sponsor of the abstract indicating the training status of the individual to Charles Lang, Department of Cellular & Molecular Physiology, Pennsylvania State Univ. College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033-0850. Abstracts will be judged for scientific content by a committee comprised of the E&M Section members. The successful candidate will be notified approximately 30 days prior to the Experimental Biology Meeting and will be presented the award during the Endocrinology & Metabolism Section Business Meeting. Deadline for application is November 13, 2002.

The Endocrinology & Metabolism Section Young Investigator Award ($500) is presented to one or more pre-doctoral graduate students whose investigations in endocrinology and metabolism physiology has been designated by the Steering Committee as being an example of meritorious research. The recipient must be first author on a submitted abstract to the Endocrinology & Metabolism Section (see Physiology topic category list under the heading “Endocrinology & Metabolism Section”), and be certified by his/her advisor as being eligible for such an award. A copy of your abstract submission and a completed APS Award Certification Form should be mailed to Charles Lang, Department of Cellular & Molecular Physiology, Pennsylvania State Univ. College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033-0850. Deadline for application is November 13, 2002.

Environmental and Exercise Physiology 
The Environmental and Exercise Physiology Section Honor Award recognizes a previous or current primary member who has made significant research contributions to the scientific advancement of environmental, exercise, or thermal physiology while enhancing the educational objectives of the section. The recipient receives a plaque, a check for $1,250, reimbursement of the registration fee, and the opportunity to discuss his/her research as the featured speaker at the annual EEP Section Banquet.

The Environmental & Exercise Physiology (EEP) Section Gatorade Young Investigator Award ($600 plus registration and EEP Banquet ticket) is presented to a pre-doctoral graduate student whose investigation in either environmental, exercise, or thermal physiology has been designated by the Steering Committee as an outstanding example of experimental research. The recipient must be first author on a submitted abstract to the EEP Section topic category (topic category numbers 1088-APS through 1098-APS), certified by his/her advisor as being eligible for such an award, answer a questionnaire from the Steering Committee, one who has not received an advanced degree at the date of the abstract deadline, and be present at the EEP Section Awards Banquet. A copy of your abstract submission and a completed APS Award Certification Form should be mailed to Kenneth Baldwin, Department of Physiology & Biophysics, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697. Deadline for application is November 13, 2002.

The EEP Section Gatorade Beginning Investigator Award ($750 plus registration and EEP Banquet ticket) is presented to a post-doctoral fellow or its equivalent whose investigation in either environmental, exercise, or thermal physiology has been designated by the Steering Committee as an outstanding example of experimental research. The recipient must be first author on a submitted abstract to the EEP Section topic category (topic category numbers 1088-APS through 1098-APS), answer a questionnaire from the Steering Committee, have received their advanced degree within four years of the date of the abstract deadline, and be present at the EEP Section Awards Banquet. A copy of your abstract submission and a completed APS Award Certification Form should be mailed to Kenneth Baldwin, Department of Physiology & Biophysics, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697. Deadline for application is November 13, 2002.

The EEP Section Recognition Award ($500) is presented to one or more pre-doctoral graduate students whose investigations in either environmental, exercise, or thermal physiology has been designated by the Steering Committee as being an example of meritorious research. The recipient must be first author on a submitted abstract to the EEP Section topic category (topic category numbers 1088-APS through 1098-APS), and be certified by his/her advisor as being eligible for such an award. A copy of your abstract submission and a completed APS Award Certification Form should be mailed to Kenneth Baldwin, Department of Physiology & Biophysics, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697. Deadline for application is November 13, 2002.

The EEP Section Military Physiology Award for Beginning Investigators ($750) recognizes outstanding research in either environmental, exercise, or thermal physiology by a postdoctoral fellow or equivalent that is relevant to the physiological missions of the US Armed Forces. Applicants must have received their advanced degree within four years of the abstract submission date and must be first author on an abstract submitted to an APS EEP Section topic category (topic category numbers 1088-APS through 1098-APS). The award recipient must attend the EEP Section Awards Banquet to receive the cash prize and certificate. A copy of your abstract submission and a completed APS Award Certification Form should be mailed to Kenneth Baldwin, Department of Physiology & Bio-physics, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697. Deadline for application is November 13, 2002.

The EEP Section Graduate Student Military Physiology Award ($600) recognizes outstanding research in either environmental, exercise, or thermal physiology by a graduate student that is relevant to the physiological missions of the US Armed Forces. Applicants must be first author on an abstract submitted to an APS EEP Section topic category (topic category numbers 1088-APS through 1098-APS). The award recipient must attend the EEP Section Awards Banquet to receive the cash prize and certificate. A copy of your abstract submission and a completed APS Award Certification Form should be mailed to Kenneth Baldwin, Department of Physiology & Biophysics, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697. Deadline for application is November 13, 2002.

Gastrointestinal 
The Abbott Distinguished Research Award for Excellence in Gastrointestinal Physiology recognizes a scientist who has carried out highly meritorious research in gastrointestinal or liver physiology. The recipient receives a commemorative plaque, a $750 award, and presents an award lecture at the section’s annual business meeting/reception. The recipient is chosen by the Gastrointestinal Section Steering Committee. The section membership is encouraged to submit nominations, which should be sent to the Steering Committee Chair. Nominations consist of a cover letter outlining the candidate’s qualifications for the award and his/her curriculum vitae.

The Gastrointestinal Physiology Section Student Prize ($500) is designed to challenge and reward trainees who are engaged in gastrointestinal research. Two awards will be made at the Experimental Biology Meeting. One will be given for work done while enrolled as a doctoral or medical student. A second award will be given for work performed during the first through third postdoctoral years or during a medical residency. In order to be considered, the applicant must be first author on an abstract submitted for the meeting and either the applicant or sponsor must be a member of APS. A copy of the submitted abstract, accompanied by the signed and completed APS Award Certification Form should be sent to Hugh Nellans, GI Pharmacology & Oral Drug Delivery, Abbott Laboratories, Dept 46V, Bldg AP9, 100 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, IL 60064-6122 to arrive on or before January 3, 2003.

The Gastrointestinal Section Young Investigator Awards will provide travel support ($500) for junior investigators to participate in the annual Experimental Biology meeting. To be eligible for the award, the investigator must be within 10 years of receiving a higher degree (PhD, MD or DVM), and must submit an abstract to a Gastrointestinal Section topic category. To apply for the award, applicants should submit their abstract and a brief statement of research accomplishments by January 10, 2003 by Email to Matthew Grisham, Chair of the GI Section Steering Committee at mgrish@lsuhsc.edu.

Liaison With Industry Award
The Liaison with Industry Committee Novel Disease Model Award ($500/graduate student; $800/postdoctoral fellow) will be granted to the graduate student and postdoctoral fellow submitting the best abstracts describing a novel disease model. The model can be cellular or in vivo but should clearly emphasize the potential utility of the system for future research related to a disease process. This award is sponsored by the Liaison with Industry Committee. A copy of the submitted abstract, accompanied by the signed and completed Award Certification Form should be sent to Linda Allen, Membership Services, APS, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814-3991 to arrive on or before November 18, 2002.

Neural Control and Autonomic Regulation 
The Michael J. Brody Young Investigator Award of the APS Neural Control and Autonomic Regulation Section ($500), sponsored by Merck & Co., recognizes a promising young investigator who has made a significant research contribution to the understanding of neural control and autonomic regulation. The award is open to graduate students (post-candidacy exams), postdoctoral fellows, and clinical fellows who present and are first author on an abstract at Experimental Biology. Either the applicant or the abstract sponsor must be a member of APS. Applicants must mail a copy of the submitted abstract, the completed APS Award Certification Form, a list of publications, a one- page summary and evaluation of research contributions, written by the applicant, and a cover letter signed by both the applicant and sponsor indicating the date, or expected date, of highest degree. The deadline for receipt of applications is November 20, 2002. Send applications to Jeanne L. Seagard, Research Service 151, VA Medical Center, 5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53295.

The Neural Control and Autonomic Regulation (NCAR) Young Investigator Awards will provide travel support ($500) to junior investigators to present meritorious research at the annual Experimental Biology Meeting. To be eligible, the investigator must have a PhD, MD, or other professional degree with an academic rank or equivalent not higher than that of Assistant Professor and conduct either basic or clinical research in a field of neural control and autonomic regulation. Junior faculty members are particularly encouraged to apply for this award. To apply, the investigator must submit a first-authored abstract to any appropriate neural control topic of the Experimental Biology meeting. Award criteria will be based on current work reflected in the abstract and overall contributions to the field. A copy of the abstract and a CV from the investigator must be received by December 1, 2002 by the Member-at-Large of the NCAR Steering Committee, Robin Davisson, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Iowa, 1-570 BSB, Iowa City, IA, 52242. The abstracts will be judged by the NCAR Steering Committee and the most meritorious applications will be awarded.

Renal 
The Robert W. Berliner Award for Excellence in Renal Physiology, sponsored by Abbott Laboratories, is given to an outstanding senior researcher and educator in renal physiology. The recipient receives $1,000 plus reimbursement for travel expenses incurred during the Experimental Biology meeting. The award winner is also acknowledged at the Renal Dinner.

The Young Investigator Award for Excellence in Research, sponsored by AstraZeneca, recognizes an outstanding young investigator, less than 41 years old, or less than 15 years beyond receipt of his/her first doctoral degree. Research topics qualifying consideration include any area of renal physiology, pathophysiology, or hypertension. A nominee for renal physiology is required to have published original work in the American Journal of Physiology-Renal Physiology or similar journal during the preceding four years. The recipient receives $1,000 plus reimbursement for travel expenses incurred during the Experimental Biology meeting. The award winner is also acknowledged at the Renal Dinner. A candidate should refer to the current Section Chair’s updated contact information at (http://www.the-aps.org/sect_groups.htm).

The Aventis Pharmaceutical Excellence in Renal Research Awards are sponsored by Aventis Pharmaceutical and designed to promote and develop excellence in research pertaining to molecular, cellular, or organ mechanisms involving the kidney. Awards are presented to two categories of students: predoctoral students (including graduate students and medical students) and postdoctoral fellows. Award recipients must be first authors on an abstract submitted to a Renal Physiology topic category (see Physiology topic category list under the heading “Renal Section”) for programming at the Experimental Biology Meeting. Prior to the meeting a first level of evaluation is conducted based on the submitted abstract; a subset of abstracts are further judged during oral presentation at the meeting. Award winners are announced at the annual Renal Dinner held in conjunction with the meeting. Students and fellows are strongly urged to participate in the award process. Mail completed Award Certification Form and a copy of the submitted abstract to Ed Inscho, Chair, Renal Section Awards, Medical College of Georgia, Department of Physiology, 1120 15th St., Augusta, GA 30913-3000. Email: EINSCHO@mail.mcg.edu Applications are due on the abstract deadline.

The Renal Section of the APS will provide at least two awards ($500 each) for recognition of 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 postdoctoral 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 should either be an author on an abstract submitted to the EB meeting, or agree to submit a late-breaking abstract if they did not submit one originally and they are selected for this award. Applications will be reviewed and rated by the Renal Section Awards Committee. To apply for this award, please submit a copy of the submitted abstract or a note agreeing to do so if selected, and a note indicating your current position. If you plan to submit an abstract only if selected for this award, please include a note explaining this decision. Alternatively, Renal Section members may nominate candidates for this award by submitting the above items. 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. Send these items by December 15, 2002 to the Chair of the Renal Section Award Committee, Ed Inscho, Chair, Renal Section Awards, Medical College of Georgia, Department of Physiology, 1120 15th St., Augusta, GA 30913-3000. Email: EINSCHO@mail.mcg.edu 

Respiration 
The Julius Comroe, Jr. Travel Award of the Respiration Section ($500) was established to increase support for new investigators and enhance their involvement in the Respiration Section of APS with original presentations of their scientific work at the annual meeting. To be eligible for the award, applicants must submit a copy of the submitted abstract, accompanied by the signed and completed Award Certification Form to Linda Allen, Membership Services, APS, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814-3991 to arrive on or before November 18, 2002.

The Section Steering Committee also acts as the review body for the Giles F. Filley Memorial Awards for Excellence in Respiratory Physiology and Medicine.

Teaching of Physiology 
The Arthur C. Guyton Physiology Teacher of the Year Award is sponsored by the W. B. Saunders Company. A nominee must be a full-time faculty member of an accredited college or university and be a member of the APS. The Selection Committee will look for independent evidence of excellence in classroom teaching over a number of years at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional levels, commitment to the improvement of physiology teaching within the candidate’s own institution, and contributions to physiology education at the local community, national or international levels. Each nominee must be nominated by a member of APS. The nominator is responsible for completing application materials and forwarding six copies to the chairperson of the Award Selection Committee. The award winner is announced at the APS Business Meeting at the Experimental Biology meeting. The Teacher of the Year receives a plaque, an honorarium of $1,000, and expense reimbursement of up to $750 to attend the meeting. The awardee is requested to write an essay on his/her philosophy of education for publication in The Physiologist.

The Teaching of Physiology Section ($500) will provide two travel awards for outstanding posters presented in the Teaching Poster Sessions at Experimental Biology 2003. To qualify for this award, the applicant must be first author on the poster, and age 40 or under OR within 10 years of receiving the PhD or MD. Applicants must also be APS regular, affiliate, or student members. Abstracts will be reviewed and rated by the Teaching Section Steering Committee. All poster abstracts must be formally submitted to EB by the abstract deadline deadline. To apply for this award, please send a copy of your abstract submission and a completed APS Award Certification Form to Penelope A. Hansen, PhD, Memorial University Faculty of Medicine, St. John’s, NF, Canada A1B 3V6, Fax 1-709-777-6576. Deadline for receipt of the application is November 8, 2002.

Water and Electrolyte Homeostasis 
The Young Investigator Award in Regulatory and Integrative Physiology was established to encourage young investigators to continue research careers in cardiovascular, renal, and neuroendocrine integration. The award is presented annually at the business luncheon of the Water and Electrolyte Homeostasis Section to a young investigator (less than 40 years old) who has made important contributions to our understanding of the integrative aspects of cardiovascular, renal, and neuroendocrine physiology in health and/or disease. The recipient of the award will present a short lecture on his/her research during one of the scientific sessions of the Experimental Biology meeting and will be invited to publish a manuscript on this presentation in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative & Comparative Physiology. Any member of the APS in good standing may apply or be nominated for the award. Applications are reviewed by the Awards Committee of the Water and Electrolyte Homeostasis Section and should include a curriculum vitae of the nominee, a brief one-page summary and analysis of the research contributions of the nominee, a complete list of publications, and two letters of nomination from members of the APS.

The Water & Electrolyte Homeostasis Section Young Investigator Travel Award ($500) will provide support for travel expenses for junior investigators to attend the annual Experimental Biology Meeting. To be eligible, the investigator must be either a pre-doctoral student or within ten years of receiving his/her PhD or MD degree. Applicants must be first author on an abstract submitted to an APS Water & Electrolyte Homeostasis Section topic category (see physiology topic list under the heading “Water and Electrolyte Section”). The WEH Steering Committee will judge the abstracts. Applicants are requested to send a copy of their submitted abstract to Tom Lohmeier, Department of Physiology & Bio-physics, Univ. of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216-4505, Fax: 601-984-1817; Email: tlohmeier@physiology.umsmed.edu by December 2, 2002.

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