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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · 20d

Thinking of adding covid as a co-author on my thesis since it’s caught me for the 4th time and has clearly been the most consistent companion in this journey

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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · Sep 5

Escaping to a holiday destination, yet the thesis has passed through airport security undetected 🛫 #PhDLife

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Physiology, Ageing & Welfare Group UoG @physiologyuog.bsky.social · Jul 18

PAW and OHRBID Potluck Picnic yesterday at the Garscube campus! Lovely to have both groups together! Never manage to get a picture of the food before we attack it 😂 Luckily the rain mostly held off to we didn't have to dash back inside with all the food!
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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · Jul 11

Excited to share Sayantan's latest publication! The group found prolactin enhanced N-cadherin expression in the convoluted tubules and increased kidney volume. The findings show water stability is regulated by prolactin.

@sbohvm.gla.ac.uk
@physiologyuog.bsky.social

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Prolactin Regulates Seasonal Changes in Renal Rheostasis in Djungarian Hamsters

Abstract. Seasonal changes in photoperiod regulate multiple physiological systems in vertebrates, including metabolism, reproduction, and immune function.

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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · Jun 22

Edinburgh Pride, Scotland 📍
to be accepted for who you are, to #love freely, to stand in a space where no one judges your beliefs or who you love - that means everything. I’m learning to love myself and to love others better. #loveislove❣️
Happy Pride everyone. Be proud of who you are. 🌈 🫶🏻

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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · May 9

Every sunset felt like magic, every reflection like a painting in Kilchoan. The silence, the skies, the sea—completely unforgettable. I’m still in awe. #Scotland #Nature

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · Apr 25

Irem providing an excellent (albeit very short) overview of her nearly complete thesis using a multi-omics approach to understand photoperiodic polyphenisms.

@sbohvm.gla.ac.uk @physiologyuog.bsky.social @profkathrynelmer.bsky.social
@iremdenizlimsc.bsky.social

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Sayantan Sur @sayantansur.bsky.social · Apr 25

Amazing talk by @iremdenizlimsc.bsky.social on her doctoral work on Siberian Hamsters at @stevensonlab.bsky.social in the @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk Research Away day! 🐹

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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · Apr 23

there was a 6.2 earthquake right off the coast of my neighbourhood in Istanbul today. I’m thousands of kilometers away from my loved ones, couldn’t reach them for hours and still shaking with anxiety and dread. guilt of being far & safe is brutal. this is one of the hardest parts of living abroad.

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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · Apr 17

Quick escape to @sceneuog.bsky.social Loch Lomond — a perfect mix of loch views, science, fresh air, and a wee hike.
Nature always delivers.
#LochLomond #PGRDay 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · Apr 17

Scotland has my heart ♥️
Carved thistles on old trees, cherry blossoms against a cold blue sky, foxes darting through parks, and cormorants resting by the river—Glasgow is full of quiet magic if you look closely ✨

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The Naturally Speaking Podcast @naturally-speaking.bsky.social · Apr 9

New Naturally Speaking Blog!

For this blog post, Dr. Konstantina Linardopoulou (@ntinalina.bsky.social) interviews Prof. Tyler Stevenson (@stevensonlab.bsky.social) about his new book "On Rheostasis".

Read here: naturallyspeaking.blog/2025/04/09/o...

On Rheostasis: The Hierarchical Organization of Physiological Stability

Join us as we explore the book “On Rheostasis: The Hierarchical Organization of Physiological Stability” with author Tyler Stevenson. In this interview, we will discover the inspiration…

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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · Apr 9

Great talk by Dr. Jyoti Tiwari on how photic cues drive migration, sleep, and immunity in redheaded buntings. Her findings reveal how ALAN and noise pollution disrupt these processes, underscoring the need to preserve natural light-dark cycles. #PAWSeminar

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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · Mar 27

doing a PhD: 30% research, 70% fighting invisible brain demons.

ironic how much I love my project, yet getting out of bed feels harder than climbing everest.

anyway, brains are weird. be kind — to yours and to others’.

#PhDStruggles #AcademicMentalHealth

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · Mar 17

Excited to share the latest publication from the group, which outlined how the bird brain detects light and the links to seasonal control of reproduction.

@physiologyuog.bsky.social
@sbohvm.gla.ac.uk

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

<em>Journal of Neuroendocrinology</em> | BSN Journal | Wiley Online Library

Extra-retinal photoreception is common across fish and avian species. In birds, the hypothalamus contains non-visual photoreceptors that detect light and regulate multiple endocrine systems. To date,....

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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · Mar 12

it’ll probably be so cliché but Slains Castle is THE pub for me in aberdeen 🧛🏻‍♀️ i even thought of travelling from glasgow to aberdeen just for their cocktails!

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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · Feb 16

PAPER ALERT!🚨
Short photoperiod triggers DNA #methylation in key reproductive gene promoters, driving testicular regression in Siberian hamsters. Using @nanoporetech.com, our study reveals #epigenetic shifts linked to #seasonal #reproduction.

Read more: ⛓️‍💥 link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Photoperiod-driven testicular DNA methylation in gonadotropin and sex steroid receptor promoters in Siberian hamsters - Journal of Comparative Physiology A

Seasonal cycles in breeding, often orchestrated by annual changes in photoperiod, are common in nature. Here, we studied how change in photoperiod affects DNA methylation in the testes of a highly sea...

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · Feb 15

Congrats Irem @iremdenizlimsc.bsky.social @physiologyuog.bsky.social on your new publication! Clear targeted changes in testicular DNA methylation link to seasonal breeding. Thanks to Kathryn Elmer @profkathrynelmer.bsky.social for the collaboration!

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Photoperiod-driven testicular DNA methylation in gonadotropin and sex steroid receptor promoters in Siberian hamsters - Journal of Comparative Physiology A

Seasonal cycles in breeding, often orchestrated by annual changes in photoperiod, are common in nature. Here, we studied how change in photoperiod affects DNA methylation in the testes of a highly sea...

link.springer.com

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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · Feb 13

it was such a pleasure meeting you! haha hope you enjoyed!

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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · Feb 13

We celebrated Darwin’s birthday with a great Darwin Day Lecture at @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk, @uofglasgow.bsky.social ! Professor @stevebrusatte.bsky.social’s talk on the rise and fall of dinosaurs was both inspiring and insightful. Thanks for a fascinating discussion! #DarwinDay #Paleontology #Evolution

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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · Jan 6

Excited to present my PhD research on photoperiod-driven polyphenism in Siberian hamsters at #SICB2025! Stop by poster P4-157 during the session tomorrow to discuss how seasonal changes shape developmental plasticity. Looking forward to connecting! 🐹

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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · Jan 6

Dr. Sayantan Sur presented his work on molecular regulation of seasonal adiposity in Japanese quails at #SICB2025 !

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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · Jan 6

Great talk by Calum at #SICB2025 on role of hypothalamic Dio3 in seasonal responses in Siberian hamsters!

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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · Dec 18

As @physiologyuog.bsky.social we had our “traditional” Christmas potluck party today! Thanks for everyone joining and all the secret Santas bringing gifts and joy! 🎄

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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · Dec 9

A little #PhD summary: Photos from my Friday PGR talks across the years, all about seasonal rhythms in Siberian hamsters! 🐹❄️ It’s been quite a journey studying how these fascinating creatures adapt to changing seasons. Now getting closer to the finish line! 🥹

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