@neuroendo
Scientist & Educator @ UoExeter #Neuroendocrinology #glia #food intake #obesity #diabetes #metabolism. Senior Editor at Journal of Neuroendocrinology President of British Society for Neuroendocrinology. Enthusiastic but average baker & equestrienne
Are you planning a neuroendocrine scientific meeting & need extra funds to run it/bring in wider community involvement, e.g. via travel grants?
Apply for the Journal of Neuroendocrinology Symposium grant for up to Β£5,000 at any time of the year.
www.neuroendo.org.uk...
A screenshot of the article title: Reframing oxytocin as a behavioral flexibility hormone
Scientific claims in biobehavioral oxytocin research are dependent on a βderivation chainβ. Theoretical models are the beginning of this chain, which are dependent on a theoretical core supported by auxiliary hypotheses. Efforts to improve biobehavioral oxytocin research have tended to focus on auxiliary hypotheses related to experimental models (e.g., improving oxytocin delivery to the brain, polygenic approaches for genetics studies), and statistical auxiliary hypothesis (e.g., appropriate sample sizes for research). However, even if these issues are addressed, a poorly specified theoretical core (and associated auxiliary hypothesis) can lead to unreliable scientific claims
Oxytocin is typically described as a "social" hormone. In our new article, we propose that it should instead be viewed a hormone that modulates behavioral flexibility
doi.org/10.1016/j.ne...
Thrilled to announce the publication of our latest research revealing an unexpected role of tanycytesπ€©. Our team, led by Florent SauvΓ©, has uncovered how these cells meditate clearing of pathological Tau, a key player in Alzheimer's disease π§
www.cell.com/action/showP...
#Neuroscience #Tanycytes
Here tanycyte-derived EVs identified as regulators of feeding diurnality through insulin precursor-directed targeting and delivery of mTORC components to hypothalamic neurons #diabetes #obesity www.nature.com/articles/s42...
New call for papers for Special Issue on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), to share emerging ideas on the role of neuroendocrine dysfunction in PCOS.
We invite submissions on melanocortin biology and clinical applications.
Deadline 31.7.26
More: onlinelibrary.wiley....
March 4th is world obesity day. Obesity is a chronic relapsing disease and is not a choice. #obesityisnotachoice
Today was the first day in 2026 that it didnβt rain in Devon βοΈ
Our Early Career Mentor Scheme is open!
A mentor can help you:
π― Identify your goals
π§ Find your career direction
π€ Expand your network
π¬ Clarify your scientific niche
π Learn from subject matter experts
Find your mentor www.neuroendo.org.uk...
Closes 31 March 26
New call for papers for Special Issue on the neurobiology of grief.
Topics include:
Social loss + mood disorders
Clinical findings + applications
Neuroendocrine mechanisms
Measurement + translation studies of grief
Deadline 31.5.26
More: onlinelibrary.wiley....
βΆοΈΒ Early Rate Registration Now Open!
The 33rd European Congress on Obesity (#ECO2026) will take place 12-15 May 2026 inΒ Istanbul, TΓΌrkiye πΉπ· -Β SAVE THE DATES!
ο»ΏWe look forward to hosting you inΒ Istanbul!
Learn more and register by 27th February. eco2026.org
Are you an undergrad student or know an undergrad who would thrive from a vacation lab project? π¬
Get up to Β£3000 financial support for a student undertaking a vacation laboratory project.
Deadline 27 February 2026
Apply: www.neuroendo.org.uk...
Found a neuroendo lab whose work you loveβ€οΈ?
Get up to Β£6000 support for travel and accommodation with our research visit grant
Deadline 27 February 2026
Apply: www.neuroendo.org.uk...
20 posts available for non-clinical
Assistant Profs at Imperial
College London. Come work at @imppsych.bsky.social @imperialbrains.bsky.social. Collaborate in fields of eating & addictive behaviours, neuroimaging, gut-brain, emotional regulation etc. Deadline 11/3/2026
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQK133/a...
Are you an undergrad student or know an undergrad who would thrive from a vacation lab project? π¬
Get up to Β£3000 financial support for a student undertaking a vacation laboratory project.
Deadline 27 February 2026
Apply: www.neuroendo.org.uk...
Why are some males caring toward infants while others are neglectful or abusive? I'm so pleased to share work that my colleagues and I @princeton.edu have just published @nature.com (an explanatory thread to follow!) (1/8)
Glucocorticoids and cell fate in the developing brain: Neuroendocrine mechanisms shaping developmental trajectories - by @heleneachus.bsky.social the latest early career perspective in @jne-editor.bsky.social
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
"Feeding behaviour and reproductive function are regulated by tightly integrated neuroendocrine systems that sense energy availability and adjust reproductive activity accordingly."
New blog from a recent top early downloaded JNE article by lead author Naira Mansano.
www.neuroendo.org.uk...
Welcome to BlueSky @alquierthierry.bsky.social. Give him a follow for some great neuroscience research π€
Next week on BBC Radio 4 and BBC sounds (for the rest of the world), The Hunger Game, the rise and rise of weight loss drugs. #obesityisnotachoice
GRANT EXTENSION!
BSN's #ICN2026 travel grant deadline has been extended to 10 February 2026 to match ICN's abstract submission extension.
Our grant covers:
π· Registration fee
π· Abstract submission fee
π· Up to Β£1k for travel to Japan
Apply by 10 Feb: www.neuroendo.org.uk...
Four senior UKRI leaders appeared at a press briefing this morning in the wake of RPN stories over the last week about a shake-up to research council funding
Our story that the MRC is expecting to fund fewer grants through applicant-led calls that closed in September last year was confirmed
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The Gruffalo and mouse standing next to a tree inscribed with "Coming Soon September 2026" Image by Axel Scheffler/Macmillan Children's Books
Some wholesome news for a Friday - a sequel coming soon
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
if you know, you know (and probably can still recite it by heart)
Image credit - Axel Scheffler/Macmillan Children's Books
Our journal is now recognised as the leading journal in our field, with an Impact Factor of 4.1 - and we're ready for more!
Read our plans: www.neuroendo.org.uk...
Data: Wiley Insights
GRANT EXTENSION!
BSN's #ICN2026 travel grant deadline has been extended to 10 February 2026 to match ICN's abstract submission extension.
Our grant covers:
π· Registration fee
π· Abstract submission fee
π· Up to Β£1k for travel to Japan
Apply by 10 Feb: www.neuroendo.org.uk...
We are recruiting a postdoc to join a Wellcome Trust-funded project at LSI-Exeter, investigating the role of neural-pancreas dynamics in maintaining glucose homeostasis. ππ¬π§
@lsiexeter.bsky.social #zebrafish #islet #postdocjobs
jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...
Please repost π
Studies in cells and mice reveal that the human GLP1R A316T variant exhibits characteristics of constitutive activation but dampened GLP-1RA responses www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Will be a great meeting for neuroendocrinologists worlwide
Last week, RPN broke a string of stories on significant changes to funding across a number of research councils (see thread below)
This morning, UKRI chief executive is appearing at the Commons science committee, where he is being asked about them by MPs
Here are some key moments so far π§΅
Donβt just take my word for it! Look at that plenary line up. Wow!π€― @infneuroendo.bsky.social
