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Sueda Tuncak

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PhD in Physiology// Autism, Social Behaviour, Behavioural Neuroendocrinology, Sex Differences, Neurophysiology. Department of Physiology, Bursa Uludag University. For my road trip to academia// IG: academicroad

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · Apr 2

Hoping for a world of acceptance and support for individuals with autism. Awareness is only the beginning. Autism is not;
- a diseases to be cured
- an anomaly to be fixed
- linear
- males only
- children only
- caused by refrigerator mums or vaccines
- a trend.
#beautyindifference #autismawareness

Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 5d

Oh you do have my attention @ibnsconnect.bsky.social 🤭
I love this part of the science 🩷

IBNS is a truly wonderful scientific community — supportive, inspiring, and full of wit!

Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 9d

Me me me! I do want to join a panel.
I work on rat models of ASD with a focus on metabolism and sex differences! 🐀

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 16d

First day of my Erasmus visit at Nencki Institute started quite strong! Within the second hour of my arrival, I got to meet Prof Harold Varmus- 1989 Physiology/Medicine Nobel prize laureate 🤩
Is this how life is in Nencki? Or am I in a dream? Cant lie..look forward to day 2!

Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 25d

@edaceatingautism.bsky.social

Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 25d

What’s behind our new study? 🧪
Using a rat model of autism, we showed sex-specific shifts in leptin, ghrelin & orexin!
Findings highlight the need for sex-specific metabolic research in autism while suggesting a shared mechanism with eating disorders.
@expphysiol.bsky.social #autism #SABV

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 25d

Thrilled to share that our paper “Evaluation of metabolism-related molecules in a rat model of autism spectrum disorders” is now published in @expphysiol.bsky.social 🎉
Huge thanks to my co-authors and mentors as well as the journal for their great support!!
🔗 doi.org/10.1113/EP09...

Evaluation of metabolism‐related molecules in rat model of autism spectrum disorders

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental pathologies. Investigating both sexes is crucial for understanding sex-specific manifestations of ASD. This study aims to examine ASD-like behav....

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COST Academy @costacademy.bsky.social · 29d

Starting the second week focused on Young researchers with a #COSTAcademy Leadership workshop. 🧑‍🔬 We got to engage in inspiring discussions with this amazing group. Thanks for the great insights and experiences of leadership roles by Indrek Heinla, Milorad Dragic, Neda Nikolovski and Olesia Kulyk. 👏

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 28d

Now I know the support of COST and have a newly formed network of (future) leaders 🩶

Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 28d

We had several exercises with one of them being what comes to our minds when we think about an inspirational leader..? My leader was @jaricivana.bsky.social! Thank you Dr Jaric for creating opportunities for early career researchers like myself. @costprogramme.bsky.social @costacademy.bsky.social

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 28d

Until now, being in a COST Action felt like something almost unreal. With the leadership training, I finally saw its reality and know what I need to do. On October 22, I’ll be back in Brussels for the kick off meeting of our action. Can’t wait to have the whole team together 🩶 #COST

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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 29d

We love supporting the next generation of scientists - thanx for joining us in Bradford!

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"Pleasure to share my work" @manueljpuyer.bsky.social
"Shout out to the BSN" @natthinan-up.bsky.social
"Had an amazing time" @suedatuncak.bsky.social
@fuhlig.bsky.social presenting for PhD student Carla

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · Sep 4

My fav session was by @denisebelsham.bsky.social Not for the science part only- she encouraged everyone one of us to #ShowUpAsYouAre
Science isnt one path.
Science prefers diversity.
#BSNBradford2025 @bsneuroendo.bsky.social

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · Sep 4

Had an amazing time at #BSNBradford2025
As I focus more on neuroendocrinology now..this was a great start point to see what is going on and meet fellow colleagues! @bsneuroendo.bsky.social

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · Aug 7

I was supposed to rest after my dissertation. So I checked my calendar, only to realise that August is the only time to submit 4 project proposals and 1 report before I leave for a conference, concert and workshop in early Sept and a month long research visit in late Sept 🥲 #autism #busypostdoc

Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · Aug 5

Thank you! 🩵

Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · Jul 25

Thank you so much Dr Jaric! 🩷

Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · Jul 24

It’s the end of an era.
After 25years of being a student, I am ready for the next step 🩷
Here comes the doctor.
#phdone
#autism

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · Jul 15

Pre thesis defence treatment in Edinburgh 🩵
Im fully reseted and going back home with a clear mind after months of hard work on my thesis.
Soon to be PhDone 🩵