Dale J. Benos Early Career Professional Service Award

Award Description

The Dale J. Benos Early Career Professional Service Award recognizes early-career APS members who have made outstanding contributions to the physiology community. Established by the APS Trainee Advisory Committee in 2008, the award honors Dale J. Benos’ commitment to leadership and professional service in physiology. 

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Award Criteria

Applicants should demonstrate their dedication and commitments to advancing the broader goals of the discipline.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Have been an APS member for at least two consecutive years.
• Hold a position no higher than an assistant professor or equivalent in government, industry or medicine.  
• Not be a current member of the Trainee Advisory Committee.
• Provide confirmation from their research advisor or department chair that travel funds will be available to attend the American Physiology Summit.

Former Trainee Advisory Committee members may not apply for the award in the year immediately following the end of their term.  

Application Requirements

A complete application must include:

• A curriculum vitae
• A one-page letter describing the basis for the application. The letter should summarize the applicant’s specific contributions to the physiology community and provide evidence demonstrating how the applicant meets the award criteria.
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with the applicant's significant contributions to professional service.

Examples of service activities appropriate for consideration include, but are not limited to:

• Active participation in professional society committees, including APS and related scientific organizations.
• Contributions to undergraduate or graduate education activities. 
• Public policy advocacy efforts.
• Development of or participation in educational programs that promote diverse groups in physiology.
• Participation in groups such as the National Postdoctoral Association or Graduate Student Association.
• Community outreach programs such as Brain Awareness Week.
• Service to the nominee's department, program or institution.

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Conditions of the Award

This award is presented at the American Physiology Summit. The awardee must attend the Summit to accept this award. The award cannot be deferred and is contingent on funding.

About Dale J. Benos

Dale J. Benos (1950-2010), was a physiologist, educator and APS leader who served as APS president from 2006 to 2007. He earned his doctorate in Physiology and Pharmacology at Duke University in 1976 and held faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School before joining the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 1985. He became chair of UAB’s Department of Physiology and Biophysics in 1996. Benos' research focused on epithelial sodium transport, cystic fibrosis, malignant brain tumors, and the cognitive effects of HIV/AIDS. He authored more than 200 research articles, edited four books, and served on the editorial boards of multiple scientific journals.