Researchers from Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Marshall Institute for Interdisciplinary Research (MIIR) showcased their latest scientific findings at the 2024 American Physiological Society (APS) Summit. The APS serves as the leading educational platform for physiologists, educators, researchers, and trainees working in the field of physiology and related disciplines.
Dr. Sandrine Pierre, interim director of MIIR, Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences, and chair of the APS Cell & Molecular Section, co-chaired a session on “Novel Ion Transport Mechanisms in Cardiac Remodeling and Arrhythmias” at the 2024 APS Summit.
During their time at the Summit, Marshall students, Maafi Islam and Sidney Strause, presented their research through poster presentations, oral presentations, and flash talks.
Maafi’s abstract was selected as the Physiology in Perspective: Walter B. Cannon’s distinguished abstract. Additionally, she also received another abstract of distinction from the Cell and Molecular Section and a Research Recognition Award (RRA) for her contributions. As a RRA recipient, Maafi also provided a flash talk in the Exploration Physio Hub.
As a finalist, Sidney competed in a flash talk contest at the Summit – winning the Robert Gunn Student Award. She also received abstract of distinction from the Cell and Molecular Section for her poster. Lastly, Sidney gave a featured talk in the “Channels, Transporters and Pumps in Health and Disease” session.
Overall, attending this meeting not only provided researchers great feedback, but also recognition for their hard work as both the Robert Gunn Award and Research Recognition Award are very competitive and prestigious awards.