Abbreviation | IUPS |
---|---|
Formation | 1929 |
Type | INGO |
Region served
|
Worldwide |
Official language
|
English |
President
|
Denis Noble |
Parent organization
|
International Council for Science (ICSU) |
Website | IUPS Official website |
The International Union of Physiological Sciences, abbreviated IUPS, is the global umbrella organization for physiology.
IUPS aims to facilitate initiatives that strengthen the discipline of physiology. IUPS is a scientific union member of the International Council for Science (ICSU), and is accredited with the World Health Organization (WHO). The Union is composed of 54 National Members, 10 Associate Members, 2 Affiliated Members, 5 Regional Members and 5 Special Members.
Since 2010 IUPS take part in the interdisciplinary activities of Bio-Unions/ICSU.
The objectives of IUPS are
There are eight Commissions