In our Voices of Physiology series, Professor Etain Tansey from Queen’s University Belfast looks back on 20 years with the Physiological Society. Read her story: buff.ly/T1A2PU4 buff.ly/T1A2PU4

A new Experimental Physiology study asks whether “silly walking” — flailing limbs in gloriously inefficient ways — could help prevent obesity, boost cardiorespiratory fitness, and even improve public health. Explore the science behind the silliness: buff.ly/vNykBBf

“Stay curious and don’t be afraid to ask the ‘why’ question...” ❔ We spoke to Dr Oli Steele from Brighton and Sussex Medical School about his career journey, the future of physiology, and his advice for those starting out. Read the full interview: www.physoc.org/blog/150-voi...

Members, unwrap your Winter Edition of Physiology News 🎁 Feast on stories about heat shields, resilience and survival ➡️ www.physoc.org/physiologica...

Take your quest through time with our Paton Historical studies fund. 📜 🪶 Dig through archives and collections to learn more about physiological experiments and discoveries. Start your journey of exploration ⬇️

In celebration of our 150th anniversary, we are extending the opportunity to submit your abstract for our 2026 Dietary Manipulations meeting. Submit your abstract by 7 January 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/ae0Yupi #Nutrition #KetoDiet #BrainHealth #MetabolicHealth

📢 Professor Derek Scott will deliver the Otto Hutter Teaching Prize and Lecture at our #PhysiologyEducation & Teaching meeting, on 14 - 15 April 2026 at Newcastle University (UK). Register now to save with our early bird rates ⬇️ www.physoc.org/events/fit-f...

We’re excited to share that we have renewed and strengthened our publishing partnership with Wiley. This agreement will help us continue supporting authors, expanding the reach of physiology research, and developing our family of journals. Read more: 🔗 www.physoc.org/news_article...

⏰ Submit your abstract today to share your insights on vascular risk factors and brain health. Showcase your research at our Microvasculature meeting, taking place: 📍 Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, UK 📆 16-17 April 2026 Submit by 15 December 2025 ⬇️

📢 Our Research and Knowledge Exchange, & Education and Teaching Awards are now open! Members can apply to for up to £10,000 in support to develop new educational resources, conduct a pilot study or develop a new technique. 🔗 www.physoc.org/grants-and-p... 🔗 www.physoc.org/grants-and-p...

🥳🍾🎈What a fantastic day at the @roysocmed.bsky.social to kick off @physoc.bsky.social 150th anniversary celebrations!

Publishing in the Physiological Society’s family journals supports the future of physiology. To tell us more about research and the latest journal news, our Editors-in-Chief take to the stage for the In Conversation session at our Member Forum. Discover more 🔗 www.physoc.org/journals-and...

Kicking off our 150th anniversary celebrations at today's Member Forum 🎉 Áine Kelly opens the event, followed by Society's CEO Dariel Burdass, who shares highlights of this year's activities & achievements. Learn more about our year celebrating 150 years of discovery 🗞️ buff.ly/sYaWsDJ

Today, we kick off our 150th year celebrations 🎉 For our anniversary, we have launched our 150 voices collection - a gallery of engaging member stories and Society heritage gems. 🗞️ Read our news story to find out more ⬇️ buff.ly/sYaWsDJ

@giorgiovaresco.bsky.social, Dubé, Bieuzen (National Institute of Sport of Québec), Yao and Simonelli (@ciusssducentre-sud.bsky.social) examine the impact of long-haul travel and 13 h time change on rest activity circadian rhythm in speed skaters during World Cup competitions. 📜 buff.ly/NQoyo0d

⏰ Submit your abstract today to share your insights on vascular risk factors and brain health. Showcase your research at our Microvasculature meeting, taking place: 📍 Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, UK 📆 16-17 April 2026 Submit now ⬇️

💡 Do you need support to develop new educational resources, conduct a pilot study or develop a new technique? Members can apply to our Education and Teaching Award or our Research and Knowledge Exchange Award for up to £10,000 in support. Find out more ➡️ www.physoc.org/grants-and-p...

Join us at our Dietary Manipulations 2026 meeting to discover more about #Exercise & #SportNutrition with Professor Louise Burke, who will present the Joan Mott Prize Lecture Celebrating Women Physiologists. Read our news article to find out more 🗞️ www.physoc.org/news_article...

💡 Join us in advancing glial physiology Submit your abstract to showcase your research at our meeting, UK Glia 2026, taking place on 8 – 9 June 2026 at University of Bristol, UK. Abstract submission closes on 16 January 2026. Find out more ⬇️

⏰ Last chance to submit your research for our Dietary Manipulations meeting. Abstract submission closes on 30 November 2025! Showcase your research and be part of the conversation on #MetabolicHealth and #Nutrition at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK on 8-9 April 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/j9hXo8U

⏳ Registration closing soon for our #HumanMovement2025 meeting! Join leading researchers and clinicians to explore the neurophysiological principles behind human movement and motor behaviour. ⏰ Secure your place by 25 November. Register now ⬇️

🚀 What happens to the human brain when we send it 400 million kilometres from home? To learn more about the physiological challenges posed by deep space exploration, join Professor Damian Bailey for 'Surviving Space: Pushing the Brain’s Limits' ⬇️ buff.ly/f5AGNIV 1/2🧵

Join us at this year's President's Lecture to hear from Dame Sally Davies, who will present ‘Antimicrobial Resistance: The Challenge of Leadership.’ A critical global health issue from one of the world’s leading voices. 📆 4 December 📍 Royal Society of Medicine www.physoc.org/events/presi...

⏰ Last chance to save with our early bird rates for #HumanMovement2025! Join us this December @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social to discuss human motor #neurophysiology and neurotech innovations. Register by 11 November for the discounted rate ⬇️ www.physoc.org/events/neuro...

📢 Launched today, the Global Climate and Health Summit Phase One report! It sets out the next steps to drive adaptation to protect lives today & the mitigation needed to secure health for generations to come. Read the full report ⬇️ www.physoc.org/policy/clima... #ClimateAction #GCHS2025

“Clean air, safe environments, & just energy systems are treated as fundamental rights, not privileges” - Shweta Narayan shares her vision for a healthy planet in our latest blog. Find out more about Shweta's work & clean air initiatives. Read the Q&A ➡️ www.physoc.org/blog/clean-a... #ClimateAction

LATEST ISSUE LIVE⬇️ 'Cellular and synaptic mechanisms of retinal processing' 👁️🧠 🔗 physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14697793...

🎬Great day filming yesterday at University of East London as part of @physoc.bsky.social’s upcoming 150th celebrations. Stay tuned! 📺

Are you working on nutritional physiology? Submit your research to join us at our 2026 Dietary Manipulations meeting. 📆 8-9 April 2026 📍 Manchester Metropolitan University, UK To showcase your research, submit your abstract by 30 November 2025 🔗 buff.ly/j9hXo8U #MetabolicHealth #Nutrition

📢 Applications close TOMORROW for this round of Conference Attendance Award applications. Get support to attend the upcoming #HumanMovement2025 meeting. Find out more and apply today ⬇️

🎓EDITOR'S PICK🎓 In this #ShortCommunications Stephens, @lenating.bsky.social and Cope (Emory University and Georgia Institute of Technology) question how can combinations of feedback from multiple propriosensor types signal muscle mechanical state variables for control. 📜 buff.ly/PLi6tYp

💡 Submit your abstracts to shape the future of #PhysiologyEducation 📚 This is a great opportunity to showcase your project or new idea at our 2026 meeting, taking place on 14 – 15 April 2026 at Newcastle University, UK. ⏰ Submit by 9 January 2026 ⬇️

“My research pivoted towards tackling #ClimateChange through a health lens,” shares @profejzrobinson.bsky.social in our latest blog. In this Q&A, she talks about changing the world for the better, supporting policy makers, & working towards a common goal. Read more ⬇️ buff.ly/kr5Y1mO #ClimateAction

Save with our early bird rates for #HumanMovement2025! Join us for the two-day meeting @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social on 16-17 December to explore human motor #neurophysiology. Find out more and register by 11 November ⬇️ www.physoc.org/events/neuro...

📢 Our Conference Attendance Award closes in one week! Get support to attend the upcoming #HumanMovement2025. ⏰ The next round of applications closes on 31 October. Apply now ⬇️

Explore the pivotal role of glia in #brain physiology at UK Glia 2026 🧠 Join us at the two day meeting taking place on 8 – 9 June 2026 at the University of Bristol, UK. It is an essential event for anyone investigating #glia function in both #health and disease. Find out more ⬇️

Last week, Professor Damian Bailey presented 'Surviving Space: Pushing the Brain’s Limits' at The Open University. To hear about the physiological challenges posed by deep space exploration, register now to see him deliver this GL Brown Prize Lecture online on 26 Nov ➡️ www.physoc.org/events/survi...

📢 June 8th-9th 2026 Bristol University 📢 We have partnered with @physoc.bsky.social to organise the 2nd meeting Bristol. It is a privilege to announce Professor Baljit Khakh, FRS will join us in the UK. Check out the exciting programme here: www.physoc.org/events/uk-gl... #neuroskyence #glia

📢 The Society Prize Lecture nominations are open for 2027. We invite you to nominate individuals for their scientific excellence and outstanding contributions to physiology. Find out more and make your nomination by 30 November 2025 ⬇️ www.physoc.org/grants-and-p...

Members, you're invited to celebrate with us on Thursday 4 December 🎉 Your 2025 Member Forum and President’s Lecture will be a special day as we kick off the celebrations for the Society's 150th anniversary. 🎫 Be part of the anniversary from the very beginning ⬇️

Are you working on nutritional physiology? Submit your research to join us at our 2026 Dietary Manipulations meeting. 📆 8-9 April 2026 📍 Manchester Metropolitan University, UK To showcase your research, submit your abstract by 30 November 2025 🔗 buff.ly/j9hXo8U #MetabolicHealth #Nutrition

💡 Share your insights on vascular risk factors & #BrainHealth. Abstract submission is open for our Microvasculature meeting, taking place on 16 - 17 April 2026 at @sainsburywellcome.bsky.social. Find out more about this opportunity to showcase your research ⬇️

Help shape the future of #PhysiologyEducation. Join physiology educators at our 2026 Education Meeting! 📆 14 - 15 April 2026 📍 Newcastle University, UK Register now to save with early bird rates ⬇️ www.physoc.org/events/fit-f...

This December, explore motor behaviour, movement disorders & neurotech innovations at #HumanMovement2025. Plus, join the debate at our point-counterpoint workshop. 📅 16 - 17 Dec 📍 @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social 💡 Register now to save with our early bird rates 🔗 buff.ly/076wSdu

In this recent #Review article, Umama Shahid of Monash University Malaysia highlights the mechanisms, clinical milestones, and delivery innovations that have propelled #RNA-based #therapies forward 💉 🔗 📜 Read the #OpenAccess article here: www.jprecisionmedicine.org/article/S305...

How to make science outreach more engaging? Our recent alumna Eva-Mae shares some tips in @physoc.bsky.social blog based on her final year research project with Dr Lydia Hanna on evaluating effectiveness of science communication during #PhysiologyWeek #SciComm www.physoc.org/blog/physiol...

Could #vaping during pregnancy have health consequences for offspring? Researchers from West Virginia University, School of Medicine, US, found that fetal exposure to e-cigarettes impairs vascular, metabolic, and neuronal development in rats. 📆 Read the news article ⬇️

📢 Final call - submit your abstracts by 10 October to showcase your research at our #HumanMovement2025 meeting. Inviting researchers of all career stages to share your work as either an oral or poster communication. 📝 Submit now ⬇️

Great to see @physoc.bsky.social President @annieneuro.bsky.social in the BBC News article about this week's Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine. "A striking example of how fundamental physiological research can have far-reaching implications for human health." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Calling all researchers working in nutritional physiology. Submit your abstracts to showcase your research at our 2026 Dietary Manipulations meeting! 📆 8 – 9 April 2026 📍 Manchester Metropolitan University, UK Abstract submission closes on 30 November. Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/9wkQjVG