Open Letter to All APS Members EDITORIAL from Franklvn G. Knox, President Lend a Helping Hand d Dear APS Member: increased. The Council shall consist of six The recent gathering of physiologists in The Council of The American Physio- Council members plus the President, Pres- Vancouver for the XXX International Con- logical Society met on Friday, August 22, ident-elect, and Past President. Two nea gress of Physiological Sciences demon- 1986, to consider a proposal for restructur- Council members shall be elected each strated once again that an essential ele- ing the governance of the Society. The year for a three-vear term. ment in the continued vitality of science is recommendation for governance that For the purposes of governance, a clear interaction at the international level. Phvs- emerged from that meeting was approved identification of the makeup of Sections iologists from industrialized democracies, bv Council for consideration by the mem- becomes necessarv. The proposal recom- developing countries, and Communist bership of the Society. We solicit your re- mends that a Section consist of any group countries gathered enthusiastically for di- action to the proposal by open discussion of 100 regular members of the Society who rect and fruitful exchange among col- at the business meeting of the Society to express a primary affiliation and whose leagues. Whether in one-on-one situations be held in New Orleans October 8, 1986, statement of organization and procedures or large lecture halls, physiological under- and by mail if you are unable to attend the have been approved bv Council. Each Sec- standing was enhanced and each partici- meeting. Following the Fall meeting of the tion shall elect one of its members to serve pant gained new insights. Society, Council will consider all of the on the Section Advisory Committee for a For scientists from the United States and input from the membership and finalize a term of three years. The Section Advisory other industrialized democracies, the op- proposal for publication in The Physiologist Committee shall elect a chairperson from portunities for exchange at national and/ and subsequent action at the Spring meet- the Committee to serve for a three-year or international meetings are numerous. ing of the Society in Washington in 1987 term. The chairperson of the Section Ad- Fortunately, the research support structure (the Centennial celebration). visory Committee shall be an ex-officio in countries like the United States facili- The proposal represents the input from member of the Council. tates and encourages scientists to share the Long-Range Planning Committee, the To accomplish a balanced representa- ideas at scientific meetings. The concept Section Advisory Committee, and the tion over time for the various Sections of of scientific exchange remains despite the Council. The basic goal of the restructuring the Society, a Nominating Committee is current period of fiscal conservatism asso- of the governance of the Society is to in- recommended by the governance pro- ciated with Gramm-Rudman-Hollings. crease the representation by the Sections posal. The Nominating Committee shall Scientists from developing countries of the Society. As a natural outgrowth of consist of the immediate Past President, also have ample opportunities for ex- the explosion of physiologic knowledge, who will serve as chairman, and six mem- change. However, the lack of “hard cur- specialization of interests has occurred. bers elected from the Section Advisorv rency” makes it difficult, if not impossible, The recognition of this specialization Committee. The elected members will to participate. The limited resources avail- through the creation of Sections and sec- serve for two-year terms, with three being’ able to scientists in developing countries tionalization of the journals allows for elected each year. The chairpersons of the make it necessary for them to be extremely communication among those with special- Program Executive Committee and the selective when identifying a meeting to ized interests and yet, at the same time, Publications Committee shall be ex-officio attend. As a result, international congresses the umbrella of the Society as a whole members without vote. The Nominating and their associated satellite symposia are recognizes the integrative function of our Committee shall solicit candidates from often the meeting of choice for investiga- discipline. The new governance structure the Society membership bv mail, and shall tors from developing countries. recognizes the importance of having sec- select a slate of candidates from those During the Vancouver meeting, I had tional input to the governance of the So- nominated by the Society membership. the opportunity to talk with Renato Alber- ciety as a whole. The slate presented by the Nominating tini, President of the Latin American Asso- To accomplish these ends, the proposal Committee shall be such that no more than (Continued on p. 190) recommends that the size of Council be ( Continued on p. 198) EDITORIAL plimentary or subsidized copies of the CONTENTS (Continued from p. 189) journals and books can be provided. Professional associations can also help EDITORIAL ciation of Physiological Sciences (ALACF), about the opportuni:,zs for research in identify foundations and other philan- Lend a Helping Hand thropic agencies willing to support pro- M. Frank 189 Latin America. According to Dr. Albertini, grams for developing countries under the LE’ITER TO MEMBERS countries in Latin America often have a corps of highly qualified scientists in spe- auspices of the association. Open Letter to All APS Members For APS, our interactions with physiol- F. G. Knox 189 cific areas of physiology. For the ALACF countries the areas of excellence include ogists in developing countries have previ- OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH hypertension, neurophysiology, and repro- ously been through their national physio- Management of the Physiology ductive physiology. Despite strength in logical societies. Within the Americas, Program of the Office of Naval these areas, progress is slow because of these interactions have resulted in the par- Research ticipation of Latin American physiologists F. G. Hempel 191 the lack of adequate research equipment, chemicals, and scientific journals. in several of our meetings, including the PUBLIC AFFAIRS The enhancement of research in devel- forthcoming 1987 San Diego meeting in Federal Appeals Court Rules on oping countries has often been a result of which the ALACF will be a conjoining so- Question of Standing 192 scientist exchanges, sabbatical opportuni- ciety. The hand of friendship is also being Resolution Honoring American ties, and postdoctoral training. Unfortu- extended through the pending bylaw Physiologists Introduced in nately, these opportunities depend on re- change that will make physiologists in “all Congress by Rep. Walgren the Americas” Regular members of APS, a W. M. Samuels 192 sources available from granting agencies in developing countries. In the United change that has been warmly received by APS NEWS States, many of these programs have been physiologists in South America. Centennial Update 194 early victims of the budget knife. For phys- However, these activities are minor con- News from Senior Physiologists 195 iology to prosper in developing countries, tributions to the development of self-suf- Federation Proceedings: New individual physiologists and professional ficiency in Third world countries. The APS Editorial Policy 195 scientific organizations must become more and other associations should serve as Cardiovascular Section Report 195 actively involved. “matchmakers,” coordinating activities be- Section Advisory Committee Report 196 Most of us have had opportunities to tween scientists and identifying resources Hymen Samuel Mayerson (1900- meet scientists from developing countries to facilitate the exchange of information, 1985) 197 and discuss their problems. In the future, equipment, or personnel. Perhaps the role Restoration of Stephen Hales’ let these discussions be the start of scien- of APS should be to assist strong depart- Grave, Teddington, London 198 tist-to-scientist cooperation in which a col- ments of physiology to “adopt a depart- Ohio State Science Fair 199 league is provided with a textbook or jour- ment” in a developing country. Such activ- ities can only serve to advance science, IUPS NEWS nal. To enhance self-sufficiency it is im- portant for developed countries to initiate increase awareness, and contribute to in- General Assembly 199 ternational amity. Finnish Physiological Society to staff exchange programs, visiting lecture- ships, equipment and textbook donations, It is important to remember that one Host XXX1 International individual can play a significant role in Congress 199 and financial assistance. Even the provi- sion of three-month-old copies of Current helping a Third world country achieve ANNOUNCEMENTS 200 Contents can open up a whole new world self-sufficiency. Four years ago, through OPINION of scientific discovery. the College of Agriculture at Michigan To the Editor. S. R. Cohen 201 Professional organizations such as APS State University, Harvey Sparks, Jr., APS President-Elect, became aware of the Uni- PEOPLE AND PLACES 201 can provide some of the impetus for en- hancing the research ability of scientists in versity of Zimbabwe’s desire to expand BOOKS RECEIVED 201 developing countries. Occasionally, com- their exchange program into the biomedi- cal sciences. Through his