The Scandinavian Physiological Society

The Scandinavian Physiological Society was established in 1925 and is a society for researchers in physiology and related fields in the Nordic countries like- Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The Society is a non-profit organization which has objectives to promote research, education and interest in physiological sciences in its member countries. The Society is registered in Sweden, with its administration moving between different Nordic countries. The present administration is established in Uppsala and Stockholm, Sweden. The executive board is elected for a period of 4 years, and includes a President, Secretary General, Chief Editor, Meeting secretary and two councilors from each of the Nordic countries. The aim of the Society is to trigger and disseminate knowledge of research and to preserve the interests of physiological science in the Nordic countries. This objective is forwarded by owning and publishing the journal Acta Physiologica, by organizing scientific meetings for the free shairing of knowledge, and other activities. To the extent that the financial resources of the Society enable, the journal is given first priority and participation in the Society’s meetings is then inspired by awarding grants for traveling costs, especially to younger members of the Society. Grants may be given to other activities in addition to the above. Distribution of profits cannot take place. The Society consists of student members, ordinary members, honorary members and associated members.