The South Asian Association of Physiologists (SAAP)
Working together to understand the function of life from molecule to system
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
Prof. Dr. Samina Malik Professor/ HOD, Physiology
University College of Medicine
University of Lahore, Pakistan
President’s Message
Secretary General’s Message
Prof. Nayma Sultana Professor/ HOD, Physiology
Manikganj Medical College
Manikganj, Bangladesh
Secretary General’s Message
SAAP X BIENNIAL CONFERENCE 2026
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Integrative Physiology: From Laboratory Insights to Extreme Adaptation
Venue: Bangladesh Medical University (BMU)
30th October – 1st November 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline : 15th March 2026
The SAAP office 2025-2026 gratefully acknowledge the support of 2000 USD grant by IUPS President Prof. Yoshihiro KUBO, for Pre conference workshops of SAAP IX Pakistan and SAAP X Bangladesh Biennial Conferences
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.
Commemoration of the SAAP Founder
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
Bangladesh
Contact: Dr. Rokeya Begum (President), Dr. Nilufar Rahman (Secretary General)
India
Contact: Prof. Amar K. Chandra (President), Prof. Somnath Gangopadhyay (Hony. General Secretary)
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)
Pakistan
Pakistan Physiological Society
Contact: Prof. Muhammad Ayub (President), Prof. Ghulam Mustafa (General Secretary)
Contact: Prof. Muhammad Ayub (President), Prof. Ghulam Mustafa (General Secretary)
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)