- " is a nonprofit devoted to fostering education, scientific research, and dissemination of information in the physiological sciences."

- "IUPS is formed by many societies and academies within the physiological sciences worldwide. "

- "The Physiological Society brings together over 3000 scientists from over 60 countries. Since its foundation in 1876, its Members have made significant contributions to our knowledge of biological systems and the treatment of disease."

- "founded in 1925, and is a society for researchers in physiology and related sciences in the Nordic countries; Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The Society is a non-profit organization whose objectives are to promote research, education and interest in physiological sciences in its member countries."