Apex (altitude physiology expeditions)


Apex is a high altitude medical research charity. It is based in Edinburgh, Scotland and was founded in 2000. It has conducted six high altitude research expeditions to Bolivia and Kilimanjaro.
Previous expeditions have travelled to Chacaltaya, Bolivia. The next expedition, , will take place at Huayna Potosi, Bolivia in June 2020. The expedition aims to the physiology of high altitude pulmonary edema, the effects of high altitude on menstrual bleeding, cognition and .
Apex administers the , a research registry for individuals who are susceptible to high altitude pulmonary edema or high altitude cerebral edema.