About HPS
The Heartland Physiological Society (HPS) is a 501c3 non-profit regional scientific society of scientists, teachers, and students from Oklahoma, Arkansas, north Texas, and Kansas. HPS members represent a diverse group of people conducting cutting-edge scientific research and educating students in all areas of the physiological sciences. HPS is a chapter of the American Physiological Society.
Research – Advancing Knowledge in Multiple Areas of Interest
From studies on DNA, RNA, and other subcellular components to studies on the whole body, HPS researchers conduct scientific investigations related to the nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems improving our understanding of how the human body functions. HPS researchers provide major contributions to treating and curing the most complicated diseases like cancer, blindness, pandemics, and dementia to the common every-day conditions like colds, fevers, and back aches. Genetics, genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics are among the many specific areas of expertise of HPS researchers. New technologies related to artificial intelligence will have enormous impact on physiological research, and HPS researchers will be at the forefront of many new and exciting discoveries.
Education – Producing the Next Generation of Scientists and Teachers
HPS members provide excellent education at all levels by teaching and training students in the classroom and laboratory. Using traditional methods as well as new and innovative teaching technologies, HPS educators are performing a vital role in producing future scientists, teachers, and health-care professionals with critical thinking skills required to succeed. High school students preparing to enter undergraduate science programs, undergraduate students preparing for medical, masters, and doctoral programs, and postdoctoral students preparing for faculty positions or industry jobs in the private sector benefit by participating in HPS activities. The HPS annual meeting offers all students the opportunity to present their research and compete for various awards.
