SGP was founded in 1946 "to promote and disseminate knowledge and interest in the subject of general physiology...."  Our international membership is made up of nearly 1000 career physiologists who work in academia, government, and industry. We have become known for promoting and nurturing research related to membrane transport and ion channels; membrane structure, regulation, and dynamics; and cellular contractility and molecular motors.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MUSCLE in Health and Disease

Sponsored by The Society of General Physiologists
and the Physiological Society

September 9-13, 2009

CALL FOR PAPERS

The meeting will cover aspects of cardiac, skeletal and smooth muscle,
beginning with the proteins that generate and coordinate the production
of force and movement, and end with topics on the maintenance and
regeneration of the tissues. Throughout the presentations, both
normal and disease aspects will be highlighted.

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Annual Symposium Deadlines

Abstract Form > Extended Deadline May 22nd for publication in JGP
Late abstracts must be received before August 15th and will not be published in the Journal of General Physiology, nor will they be eligible for the Poster Competition. Late abstracts will, however, be assigned to the regular poster session.

Symposium Award Application > May 15th
Applies only to young investigators, postdocs, and students; award winners will be notified by July 1.

Poster Competition Application > May 15th
Abstract Required. You must be an SGP member if you wish to enter the Poster Competition. Click here to become a member.

Meeting Registration Form > August 7th