It is a particular pleasure to invite you to be our guests at the 2005
Iowa Physiological Society meeting. Several arrangements have
been made to enhance scientific exchange among physiologists in the
region. We have also set out to make your stay in Iowa City as
pleasant as possible. We are grateful that the meeting can take place
at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and
Museum
(just 15 minutes drive from
downtown Iowa City). This location offers an outstanding conference
site. Time is set aside to allow for a tour through the museum and the
Herbert Hoover National
Park
will provide us with the opportunity
for a barbecue cookout at Sunday evening. The Presidential Library and
Park offer plenty of activities. You may visit the Birthplace Cottage,
Blacksmith Shop, Schoolhouse, Quaker Meetinghouse, Presidential
Library-Museum and the gravesites of President and Mrs. Hoover. You
may also hike the tall grass prairie and enjoy picnicking. We suggest
you bring your family along for a great weekend in West Branch.
Scientifically, this year's program includes several highlights. On
Monday, we will feature a mini-symposium on Cerebrovascular
Function and Stroke. The speaker for the APS Keynote Lecture will be
Dr. Richard J. Roman from the Medical College of
Wisconsin. The Louis E. Alley Lecture, gratefully sponsored
by Dr. Alley's family through the Department of Exercise Science at
The University of Iowa, will be presented by Dr. John
S. Smeda from the Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's,
Canada. In addition, Dr. Nicanor I. Moldovan from the Dorothy
M. Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, The Ohio State University,
Columbus, OH will present a Keynote Lecture on angiogenesis.
Finally, Trainee Awards will be granted for the best
abstracts and presentations from students and/or postdocs.
We are sure that the scientific program will be as attractive as the
venue of the meeting. The schedule of the meeting will certainly allow
you to personally interact with colleagues from Iowa and the
neighboring states and to build new friendships and collaborations.
I look forward to meeting you all.
Harald M. Stauss
harald-stauss@uiowa.edu.
President, IPS