The Physiological Society was founded in 1876 and is a learned society with over 2900 Members (including 21 Nobel Laureates) and Affiliates (early career scientists) drawn from over 50 countries. The majority of Members are engaged in research, in universities or industry.

The Society's charitable objectives are to promote, for the benefit of the public, the advancement of physiology, and facilitate the intercourse of physiologists both at home and abroad, and thereby contribute to the progress and understanding of biomedical and related sciences and the detection, prevention and treatment of disease, disability and malfunction of physical processes in all forms of life.

To achieve these objectives, The Society supports up to five scientific Meetings annually, organises international workshops, publishes two journals and awards grants to allow Members to travel to scientific Meetings and to carry out research collaborations. Interaction with outside bodies is encouraged through representation on various councils and committees, and active membership of the Biosciences Federation, the International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS) and the Federation of European Physiological Societies (FEPS).

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