Physiology is a unique discipline within the life sciences. It strives to study and explain the normal function of organs and the whole body by integrating molecular biology and cellular physiology into a systemic approach.
Europe's largest network of physiologists and have been at the forefront of science for 145 years
As the largest network of physiologists in Europe, with academic journals of global reach, we continue our 140-year tradition of being at the forefront of the life sciences. We bring together scientists from over 60 countries, and our members have included numerous Nobel Prize winners from Ivan Pavlov to John O’Keefe.
APS members work at the frontiers of science to advance our understanding of life and health. Their efforts are leading to treatments for the deadliest and most debilitating diseases affecting humans and enhancing our understanding of topics like genetics, neuroscience, obesity and sex differences. You can be part of this vibrant community.
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More recently, the PSSA has also established robust links with the African Association of Physiological Sciences (AAPS), with Prof. Faadiel Essop serving on the current AAPS council. As part of this approach, several African delegates attended the successful PSSA congress held in Umhlanga (September 2014).
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The association "African Society of Physiology and Physiopathology" (SA2P) " is a Learned Society, non-profit, whose goal is to contribute to the improvement of human health. It has an unlimited duration and aims to contribute to the development of...
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The Bulletin of ESPS is the official journal of the Egyptian Society for Physiological Sciences. It aims to publish high quality original research, reviews and editorials in basic, integrated, applied physiology, pharmacology and biochemistry.
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The Physiological Society of Nigeria was founded on 28th April 1978 at the College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin at a meeting convened by one of Nigeria’s foremost Physiologists, Prof. Diete-Koki (Formerly Diette – Spiff).
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