The Physiological Society and the American Physiological Society are delighted to be partnering to hold Physiology 2016 in Dublin. This partnership between the two oldest and largest physiological societies in the world marks the 140th anniversary of the founding of TPS and the 129th of the APS and is a continuation of a program of strategic collaborations. The meeting will be comprised of oral and poster communications, symposia, keynote and plenary lectures, interspersed by general interest workshops and networking opportunities. Join us in 2016 for what promises to be some exceptional science, proper Guinness and famous Irish hospitality! Sláinte!