Abdul Rahim, Roslina
(2026)
Honouring the past, inspiring the future: reflections on the history of physiology competition.
Physiology News Magazine - 150 years of discovery, N/A (N/A).
pp. 1-3.
Abstract
As a recipient of the Physiological Society’s Paton Historical Studies Fund, I had the privilege of developing and leading the inaugural History of Physiology Poster Competition at the Kulliyyah (School) of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in February 2025. This grant not only provided essential support for the event but also enabled a deeply rewarding experience that connected students with the rich historical foundations of our discipline and inspired them to view physiology through a wider, more creative lens.
The idea behind the competition grew from a simple but powerful belief: to understand where we are today as physiologists, we must first appreciate the intellectual journeys of those who came before us. Physiology, at its core, is a story of human curiosity — from early understandings of the body in ancient civilizations to the detailed mechanistic insights that define modern integrative science. Yet, this historical context is often missing from formal education, particularly in regions where science curricula focus more on current discoveries than on the foundations that shaped them. I hoped that the competition could bridge this gap.
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