The South Asian Association of Physiologists (SAAP)
working together to understand the function of life from molecule to system
8th Biennial Conference of the South Asian Association of Physiologists & 35th Anniversary Academic Sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka
“Discoveries and advances in physiology during challenging times”
ORGANISED BY PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SRI LANKA (PSSL)
11th - 13th November 2022, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Awards in Memory of Prof Arif Siddiqui
In Memory of Prof. Arif Siddiqui, the family of late Prof Arif Siddiqui has proposed two awards in recognition of achievements and contributions for the advancement of the physiology discipline by a SAAP young physiologists and a SAAP senior physiologist:
A certificate and medal to recognize a junior South Asian Association of Physiologists (SAAP) member who has demonstrated outstanding achievements in the field of physiology at the institutional or national level.
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Deadline for submission of the nomination package is the 30th of September 2023
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The soft copy of the nomination package should be submitted to Prof. Mangala Gunatilake, President of SAAP at the email address - mangalagunatilake@hotmail.com
2. Prof Arif Siddiqui Memorial Oration
This oration is aimed to recognize life-time accomplishments of a senior physiologist at every SAAP biennial conference.
Criteria:
The invited speaker will be invited by the SAAP Executive Committee to deliver the oration on a selected physiology topic.
Invitations from diverse backgrounds (race, gender, ethnicity, nationality) are encouraged.
The orator will be awarded a citation certificate with a medal.
Invitations from diverse backgrounds (race, gender, ethnicity, nationality) are encouraged.
The orator will be awarded a citation certificate with a medal.
About SAAP
SAAP is A non-profit professional organization established by over 1200 Physiologists from SAARC countries committed to the advancement of Physiology
Membership
By virtue of a national society being member of SAAP all members of these societies are members of SAAP. However, in case a Physiological society is non- existence in a SAARC country...
News & Events
6th.Biennial Conference of South Asian Association of Physiologists (SAAP) was held from Dec 13 -15, 2018 at University College of Medicine & Dentistry,University of Lahore, Lahore,Pakistan
Biennial Conference
We are on the process of arranging our 7th Biennial Conference as a virtual event due to the current Covid-19 pandemic and international air travel restrictions imposed
About SAAP
We are a not-for-profit professional organization committed to the advancement of physiology from basic research to clinical problems. SAAP is formed with the combined efforts of the academicians, researchers and clinicians from all the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries working in diverse sub-specialties of Physiology. It consists of more than 1200 members of the Physiology Societies of all SAARC countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The Association provides a forum for the leadership and exchange of information to stimulate discussion and collaboration among physiology community of South Asian region. Additionally, SAAP conducts periodic conferences, symposia and workshops and cooperate with other organizations having similar or related interest
The Association provides a forum for the leadership and exchange of information to stimulate discussion and collaboration among physiology community of South Asian region. Additionally, SAAP conducts periodic conferences, symposia and workshops and cooperate with other organizations having similar or related interest
President’s Message
Vidya Nidhi Prof. Mangala Gunatilake, BVSc, PhD, FSLCVS, MLAS, CertLAS
Secretary General - SAAP (2020-2022) Dept. of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine
University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Predident’s Message
Secretary General’s Message
Prof. Dr. Samina Malik Professor/ HOD, Physiology
University College of Medicine
University of Lahore, Pakistan
Secretary General’s Message
News / Events
18th Pakistan Physiological Society International Conference
Peshawar, Pakistan
October 6-8, 2023
Friday October 06, 2023 - Pre Conference Workshops
Saturday & Sunday October 07-08 - 2023 Main Conference
Download Poster
“Using Knowledge of Physiology to Achieve Success”
REGIONAL SCIENTIFIC WEBINAR
In collaboration with
REHMAN MEDICAL COLLEGE,
PAKISTAN PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY
&
SOUTH ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSIOLOGISTS
Tuesday, 27th JUNE, 2023
Download Poster
PPS Website
4th Inter-Medical College Physiology Quiz (National & International)
hosted by the Department of Physiology, University College of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Lahore, Pakistan
Quiz PosterCommemoration of the SAAP Founder
late Professor Arif Siddiqui
Date : 12th June 2021 (Saturday)
Time : 4.00 – 7.00 p.m. IST
Venue: Online Platform created by Centre for Advanced Medical Research of BLDE, India
Time : 4.00 – 7.00 p.m. IST
Venue: Online Platform created by Centre for Advanced Medical Research of BLDE, India
SAAP Member Societies
SAAP is made out of the following member societies and their members
Afghanistan
No Physiological Society
Contact person:
Nepal
Physiological Society of Nepal
Contact: Dr. Rita Khadka (President), Dr. Mrigendra Amatya (General Secretary)
Contact: Dr. Rita Khadka (President), Dr. Mrigendra Amatya (General Secretary)
Bangladesh
Contact: Dr. Rokeya Begum (President), Dr. Nilufar Rahman (Secretary General)
Pakistan
Pakistan Physiological Society
Contact: Prof. Muhammad Ayub (President), Prof. Ghulam Mustafa (General Secretary)
Contact: Prof. Muhammad Ayub (President), Prof. Ghulam Mustafa (General Secretary)
Bhutan
No Physiological Society
Contact person: Dr. Karma Tenzin
Sri Lanka
Physiological Society of Sri Lanka
Contact: Prof. Sampath Gunawardana (President), Dr. Kushani Atukorala (Secretary)
Contact: Prof. Sampath Gunawardana (President), Dr. Kushani Atukorala (Secretary)
India
Contact: Prof. Amar K. Chandra (President), Prof. Somnath Gangopadhyay (Hony. General Secretary)