The Central Nervous System (CNS) Section is a diverse community of scientists of all ages, backgrounds and training. This section is dedicated to fostering education and multidisciplinary research in the study of neuroscience, including the integrative functions of the CNS in the regulation of physiological and pathophysiological functions, from the ion channel and single neuron to global neural networks and whole animal behavior.
"The APS has been a great venue for learning and gaining experience as I have progressed through my career. Serving on the Central Nervous System (CNS) Section Steering Committee as Secretary/Treasurer provided an early opportunity for me to get involved with the Society. I next served as a member of the Animal Care and Experimentation Committee, which was a fantastic and eye-opening experience. That term of service gave me the opportunity to advocate for the importance of humane use of animals in research, and it provided an opportunity to gain experience communicating my science with government policy makers in a manner that is approachable and understandable. Most recently, I am transitioning into the role of Chair of the CNS Section Steering Committee. I'm happy to be leading a section that is very healthy, and I hope to continue to help the section grow. In addition to all the great experiences being a member of APS has provided, perhaps the most important benefit is interacting with the community of people who make up the Society. The APS provides a home and a sense of community for the world's best physiologists. And, while I am not trained as a physiologist myself, I'm happy to have been accepted as a member of this community that has provided great friendships and collaborations throughout my career."
Gene Bidwell, PhD, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Meet our Steering Committee Members
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Gene Leflore Bidwell, III, PhD
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Chair -
Janice H. Urban, PhD
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Past Chair -
Glenn M Toney, PhD
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Chair, Program Working Group -
Kedra La T'Sha Wallace, PhD
Univ Mississippi Medical Center
Secretary-Treasurer -
Daniel Christian, PhD
Des Moines University
Chair, Awards Committee -
Susan M Barman, PhD, FAPS
Michigan State University
APS Fellows Committee Rep -
Brendan J Dougherty, PhD
University of Minnesota
Committee on Committees Rep -
Ashley Dominique Griffin
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Porter Fellow and Trainee Sub-Com Member -
Dianna Huyen-Tram Nguyen
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Trainee Sub-Com Member -
Elena V. Kozlova
University of California Riverside
Trainee Advisory Committee Rep -
Erica A. Dale, PhD
University of Florida
Program Working Group Member -
Jaime Erin Vantrease, PhD
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Member- at- Large -
Jan Marino Ramirez, PhD
Univ of Washington
JNP: CNS Editor -
Kirsteen N Browning, PhD
Penn State Coll of Med
Ex Officio -
Stefany Primeaux, PhD
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Program Working Group Member -
Tiaosi Xing
Penn State University College of Medicine
Trainee Sub-Com Member -
Vinicia Campana Biancardi, PhD
Auburn University
Program Working Group Member
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