Call For Abstracts: The 50th Conference Anniversary of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA)

Call For Abstracts: The 50th Conference Anniversary of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA)

Theme:  Physiological Activism: Towards Good Health and Well-being

The PSSA Conference welcomes submissions (oral or poster) from academics, professionals, traditional practitioners, and independent researchers. The conference aims to promote all aspects related to the teaching, research, and dissemination of the discipline of Physiology. By providing a spectrum of physiological information, the society strives to play a role in the establishment and advancement of physiological sciences within Southern Africa and the rest of Africa.

Today the society has positioned itself as one of the key societies in the scientific landscape of South Africa. It embraces sister societies and associated activities, such as those of Biochemistry, Microscopy, Anatomy, and Molecular biology.

Sub-Themes

This conference aims to bring experts and researchers within the field of physiology and related areas to present papers in a quest to make contributions towards global change, as mandated by the Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being.

The conference will be structured around these sub-themes:

  • Occupational and environmental health
  • Chronic degenerative diseases, Cancer
  • Reproductive and sexual health, Medicinal plants
  • Neuroscience, Immunity
  • Physiology education
  • Exercise and sport physiology
  • Miscellaneous: Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Health Sciences, Pharmacology

Important Dates

  • Call for Abstracts: 01 April – 02 August 2024
  • Abstract submission deadline: 30 June 2024
  • Notification of Abstract acceptance/rejection: Within two weeks of receiving each
  • Registration: 01 April – 02 August 2024
  • PSSA Conference 25 – 28 August 2024

Conference Registration Fee

Registration

Please take note:

The registration fee covers registration, refreshments during the day, lunch for each day, and a conference bag. Accommodation and transportation can be arranged individually or through the Ranch resort’s reception (see information under venue and location).

Options Price (VAT inclusive)
Full registration PSSA members R3 500.00
Full registration non-members R4 000.00
Student participation: PSSA members R2 250.00
Student participation: non-members R2 500.00
Workshop (Sunday, 25 August 2024) R350.00
Day delegate (Monday, 26 August 2024) R1000.00
Day delegate (Tuesday, 27 August 2024) R1000.00
Day delegate (Wednesday, 28 August 2024) R650.00
Gala dinner R550.00

 

All registration fees are to be paid using the following details:

Name of the bank:  Standard Bank
Name of account holder:  University of Limpopo
Account number: 030131405
Account type: Business Current Account
Branch: Polokwane
Branch code (Electronic payments): 051001
SWIFT address: SBZA ZA JJ

The event will take place as follows:

Date: 25-28 August 2024
Time: 08H00
Venue:  Protea by Marriott Hotel Polokwane, Ranch Resort

Enquiries:

Important conference contact details:

For general inquiries email: pssa2024.conference@ul.ac.za
For abstract inquiries email: pssa2024.abstracts@ul.ac.za
Contact number: 015 268 ext. 4191/3778

Disclaimer:

  • The conference committee cannot be held liable for registration termination and cancellation thereof.
  • Any photos and videos may be used on the conference Website and the University’s social media and emails.