APSR / Paul Zimmerman Physiology Young Investigator Award




Prof. Zimmerman

This annual Award is offered for the best paper accepted for presentation at the APSR Congress in Kyoto 20–21 November 2021, on the topics:

  • Respiratory Neurobiology and Sleep
    or
  • Respiratory Structure and Function

Dr Zimmerman is a legend of Thoracic Medicine in Australia. He has contributed immensely to clinical care, teaching and education of many generations of respiratory clinicians and scientists. He has served the people of Queensland for many years, building a legion of grateful patients and families, and shaped respiratory medicine in that part of Australia. His philosophy is pure and unparalleled with consistent support for helping people at risk of and affected by lung disease building on three strands: world-class people, supported by sustainable research funding in a dynamic setting where clinical relevance and academic rigour interact.

This award is generously provided by Dr Zimmerman for the advancement of physiology research by an APSR Young Investigator from an Asia-Pacific LMIC* who is presenting original work at the APSR Congress. It serves to spur on the next generation of physiology researchers to reach the achievements of Dr Zimmerman through hard work, scholarship, vital peer support and mentorship.

The winning paper is selected by the APSR, supported by the APSR Respiratory Neurobiology and Sleep Assembly, which ranks the papers for their novelty, importance, methodology, clarity and overall quality.

A consensus on the best paper on
 •  Respiratory Neurobiology and Sleep
or
 •  Respiratory Structure and Function
is then obtained through a rigorous judging system.

The Award:
  • $500 (jointly funded by Dr Zimmerman and the APSR)
  • Invitation to the Gala Dinner (or similar social event) at the Congress
  • Commemorative certificate which will be presented during the Gala Dinner (or similar social event) at the Congress.
  • The awardee may also be introduced on the APSR website, Bulletin and social media.
The Awardee:
  • Must be an APSR member (en bloc or individual)
  • Must be aged ≤40 at the start of the Congress
  • Must normally reside in the Asia-Pacific, in a country or region that is an LMIC*
  • Must be the First Author and able to present the paper in person at the Congress
  • Cannot be a winner of any other award for the same paper nor have other travel support
  • Must register for the Congress before their individual "cut-off date".
    The cut-off date will be provided by the Secretariat after their abstract has been accepted. This date will be earlier than the usual registration deadline, to enable the programme schedule to be compiled and awards to be considered.
  • The Awardee is required to send a report (circa 500 words) of their experience at the Congress to the APSR Secretariat within one month after the Congress. The report may be published in the APSR Bulletin and/or Newsletter.