The Physiological Society
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Europe's largest network of physiologists. For 150 years we have been inspiring discovery for healthier lives.
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Our first issue of 2026 is now live!
Featuring cover art from David Wolf and colleagues' work into olfactory bulb principal neurons🧠🔎
🔗 📖 Access the full issue here:
physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14697793...
Featuring cover art from David Wolf and colleagues' work into olfactory bulb principal neurons🧠🔎
🔗 📖 Access the full issue here:
physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14697793...
January 9, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Our first issue of 2026 is now live!
Featuring cover art from David Wolf and colleagues' work into olfactory bulb principal neurons🧠🔎
🔗 📖 Access the full issue here:
physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14697793...
Featuring cover art from David Wolf and colleagues' work into olfactory bulb principal neurons🧠🔎
🔗 📖 Access the full issue here:
physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14697793...
🚀 Congratulations to Astronaut Dr Jessica Meir, our 2021 President's Lecture recipient, on being selected as the space craft commander of the next #NASA mission to the #InternationalSpaceStation.
🎥 You can watch Dr Meir's Lecture from 2021 here ⬇️
🎥 You can watch Dr Meir's Lecture from 2021 here ⬇️
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🚀 Congratulations to Astronaut Dr Jessica Meir, our 2021 President's Lecture recipient, on being selected as the space craft commander of the next #NASA mission to the #InternationalSpaceStation.
🎥 You can watch Dr Meir's Lecture from 2021 here ⬇️
🎥 You can watch Dr Meir's Lecture from 2021 here ⬇️
⏰ Tick tock...abstract submission closes on 16 January for UK Glia 2026.
🎤 Present your research as an oral or poster communication.
🏆 For early career researchers, you could be in with a chance of winning a prize for best oral communication or poster.
Submit now ⬇️
🎤 Present your research as an oral or poster communication.
🏆 For early career researchers, you could be in with a chance of winning a prize for best oral communication or poster.
Submit now ⬇️
UK Glia 2026
UK Glia 2026 meeting will highlight the pivotal role of glia in brain physiology, offering invaluable insights for those investigating glia function in both health and disease. Find out more about…
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January 12, 2026 at 8:30 AM
⏰ Tick tock...abstract submission closes on 16 January for UK Glia 2026.
🎤 Present your research as an oral or poster communication.
🏆 For early career researchers, you could be in with a chance of winning a prize for best oral communication or poster.
Submit now ⬇️
🎤 Present your research as an oral or poster communication.
🏆 For early career researchers, you could be in with a chance of winning a prize for best oral communication or poster.
Submit now ⬇️
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Our January 2026 issue is now available to read!
Featuring content on:
Heat to hypoxia cross-adaptation 🌡️
Physiology of nitrogen 💨
Computed cardiopulmonography 🖥️
And MUCH more
👇Full issue below 👇
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📸 Denis Wakeham et al.
Featuring content on:
Heat to hypoxia cross-adaptation 🌡️
Physiology of nitrogen 💨
Computed cardiopulmonography 🖥️
And MUCH more
👇Full issue below 👇
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📸 Denis Wakeham et al.
January 2, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Our January 2026 issue is now available to read!
Featuring content on:
Heat to hypoxia cross-adaptation 🌡️
Physiology of nitrogen 💨
Computed cardiopulmonography 🖥️
And MUCH more
👇Full issue below 👇
buff.ly/meaaoJe
📸 Denis Wakeham et al.
Featuring content on:
Heat to hypoxia cross-adaptation 🌡️
Physiology of nitrogen 💨
Computed cardiopulmonography 🖥️
And MUCH more
👇Full issue below 👇
buff.ly/meaaoJe
📸 Denis Wakeham et al.
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Simon Keely and Kerith Duncanson present this #TranslationalPerspective 'Digesting the influence of diet and exercise on the microbiome' 💭 ✍️
🔗 Available here: physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/...
🔗 Available here: physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/...
December 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Simon Keely and Kerith Duncanson present this #TranslationalPerspective 'Digesting the influence of diet and exercise on the microbiome' 💭 ✍️
🔗 Available here: physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/...
🔗 Available here: physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/...
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January 2026 – New Call for Papers is open!
“#Ageing, #HealthSpan and #Lifespan: Physiological Aspects”
Find out more and submit at
physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...
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#Physiology
“#Ageing, #HealthSpan and #Lifespan: Physiological Aspects”
Find out more and submit at
physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...
@physoc.bsky.social
@apspublications.bsky.social
#Physiology
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January 5, 2026 at 10:15 AM
January 2026 – New Call for Papers is open!
“#Ageing, #HealthSpan and #Lifespan: Physiological Aspects”
Find out more and submit at
physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...
@physoc.bsky.social
@apspublications.bsky.social
#Physiology
“#Ageing, #HealthSpan and #Lifespan: Physiological Aspects”
Find out more and submit at
physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...
@physoc.bsky.social
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#Physiology
Showcase your research at our Dietary Manipulations meeting.
Present an oral of poster communication, and network with experts in nutritional physiology on:
📆 8 - 9 April 2026
📍 Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
⌛ Submit your abstract by 7 January 🔗 www.physoc.org/events/dieta...
Present an oral of poster communication, and network with experts in nutritional physiology on:
📆 8 - 9 April 2026
📍 Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
⌛ Submit your abstract by 7 January 🔗 www.physoc.org/events/dieta...
January 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Showcase your research at our Dietary Manipulations meeting.
Present an oral of poster communication, and network with experts in nutritional physiology on:
📆 8 - 9 April 2026
📍 Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
⌛ Submit your abstract by 7 January 🔗 www.physoc.org/events/dieta...
Present an oral of poster communication, and network with experts in nutritional physiology on:
📆 8 - 9 April 2026
📍 Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
⌛ Submit your abstract by 7 January 🔗 www.physoc.org/events/dieta...
⏰ The clock is ticking....
on your opportunity to present an oral or poster communication at our #PhysiologyEducation meeting.
📚 Share your insights to shape the future of physiology #Education. Submit your abstract now ⬇️
on your opportunity to present an oral or poster communication at our #PhysiologyEducation meeting.
📚 Share your insights to shape the future of physiology #Education. Submit your abstract now ⬇️
Fit for the Future: Physiology Education and Teaching in the UK
Fit for the future: Physiology Education and Teaching in the UK, will take place on 14 – 15 April 2026 at Newcastle University. Find out more.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:39 PM
⏰ The clock is ticking....
on your opportunity to present an oral or poster communication at our #PhysiologyEducation meeting.
📚 Share your insights to shape the future of physiology #Education. Submit your abstract now ⬇️
on your opportunity to present an oral or poster communication at our #PhysiologyEducation meeting.
📚 Share your insights to shape the future of physiology #Education. Submit your abstract now ⬇️
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A new internationally author group with a deeply relevant publication highlighting key issues and challenges in precision medicine: jprecisionmedicine.org/article/S305... @jprecmed.bsky.social @jphysiol.bsky.social @physoc.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 2:50 AM
A new internationally author group with a deeply relevant publication highlighting key issues and challenges in precision medicine: jprecisionmedicine.org/article/S305... @jprecmed.bsky.social @jphysiol.bsky.social @physoc.bsky.social
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🌍 As the UK and world gets hotter, physiology has a critical role to play in shaping action that genuinely protects health.
➡️ Check out the report from the Global Climate and Health Summit and get involved: www.globalclimateandhealthsummit.org.
➡️ Check out the report from the Global Climate and Health Summit and get involved: www.globalclimateandhealthsummit.org.
Global Climate and Health Summit
The 2025 Global Climate and Health Summit placed physiology and partnerships at the heart of climate and health. Read more
www.globalclimateandhealthsummit.org
January 2, 2026 at 4:39 PM
🌍 As the UK and world gets hotter, physiology has a critical role to play in shaping action that genuinely protects health.
➡️ Check out the report from the Global Climate and Health Summit and get involved: www.globalclimateandhealthsummit.org.
➡️ Check out the report from the Global Climate and Health Summit and get involved: www.globalclimateandhealthsummit.org.
Stay connected to cutting-edge science—The Journal of Physiology is going fully online in 2026. Access the latest research anytime, anywhere. buff.ly/oDECj09
January 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Stay connected to cutting-edge science—The Journal of Physiology is going fully online in 2026. Access the latest research anytime, anywhere. buff.ly/oDECj09
In 2026, the Physiological Society celebrates its 150th anniversary: a landmark moment to celebrate physiologists past and present, the discoveries that have shaped our understanding of the body, and the community driving physiology forward.
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In 2026, the Physiological Society celebrates its 150th anniversary: a landmark moment to celebrate physiologists past and present, the discoveries that have shaped our understanding of the body, and the community driving physiology forward.
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In our Voices of Physiology series, Professor Etain Tansey from Queen’s University Belfast looks back on 20 years with the Physiological Society.
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Voices of physiology - Etain Tansey
We spoke to Etain Tansey as part of our 150 voices of physiology series. In this blog, Etain shares how she became a physiologist.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
In our Voices of Physiology series, Professor Etain Tansey from Queen’s University Belfast looks back on 20 years with the Physiological Society.
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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.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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.
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“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...
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...
Voices of physiology - Oli Steele
We interviewed Oli Steele as part of our Voices of physiology series. Read the Q&A to find out more about Oli's motivation.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“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...
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...
Feast on stories about heat shields, resilience and survival ➡️ www.physoc.org/physiologica...
December 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Members, unwrap your Winter Edition of Physiology News 🎁
Feast on stories about heat shields, resilience and survival ➡️ www.physoc.org/physiologica...
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 ⬇️
📜 🪶 Dig through archives and collections to learn more about physiological experiments and discoveries.
Start your journey of exploration ⬇️
Paton Historical Studies Fund
Dig into physiology history with funds from the Paton Prize Bursary. Unlock the secrets of The Physiological Society’s archive in the Wellcome Library.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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 ⬇️
📜 🪶 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
Submit your abstract by 7 January 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/ae0Yupi
#Nutrition #KetoDiet #BrainHealth #MetabolicHealth
December 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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
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...
Register now to save with our early bird rates ⬇️ www.physoc.org/events/fit-f...
Fit for the Future: Physiology Education and Teaching in the UK
Fit for the future: Physiology Education and Teaching in the UK, will take place on 14 – 15 April 2026 at Newcastle University. Find out more.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
📢 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...
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...
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...
New Publishing Agreement Strengthens Partnership between The Physiological Society and Wiley
Keep up to date with The Physiological Society’s news. Press releases, job openings, policy developments, conferences and other physiology news.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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...
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 ⬇️
Showcase your research at our Microvasculature meeting, taking place:
📍 Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, UK
📆 16-17 April 2026
Submit by 15 December 2025 ⬇️
Microvasculature as a Key Regulator of Health and Disease in the Brain and Beyond
Microvasculature as a Key Regulator of Health and Disease in the Brain and Beyond, will take place on 16-17 April 2026. Find out more.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
⏰ 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 ⬇️
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...
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...
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📢 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...
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...
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🥳🍾🎈What a fantastic day at the @roysocmed.bsky.social to kick off @physoc.bsky.social 150th anniversary celebrations!
December 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
🥳🍾🎈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...
Discover more 🔗 www.physoc.org/journals-and...
December 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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...
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.
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Learn more about our year celebrating 150 years of discovery 🗞️ buff.ly/sYaWsDJ
December 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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
Learn more about our year celebrating 150 years of discovery 🗞️ buff.ly/sYaWsDJ