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Neuroendocrinologist @ University of Edinburgh researching stress & the 🧠. Senior Editor | Journal of Neuroendocrinology ⚽️ fan,🍾 & 🍣 lover.

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(EPSRC CASE) Modelling hormonal dynamics in the human HPA axis at The University of Manchester on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - (EPSRC CASE) Modelling hormonal dynamics in the human HPA axis at The University of Manchester, listed on FindAPhD.com

🚨 I’ve got some exciting news! I have two PhD positions available in my group to advance Digital Endocrinology at @manchester.ac.uk Please help disseminate widely (application deadline 15th Nov):

1. Modelling hormonal dynamics in the human HPA axis.

www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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16.10.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Dr Helen Eachus Dr Helen Eachus

We have an opening for a PhD position to study the effects of stress on the brain connectome: share.google/eUyCZ8EXRm6F... This project is part of the MIBTP programme, co-supervised by Dr Enrico Amico at the University of Birmingham.

16.10.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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JNE has leapt to the forefront of the field with an increased Impact Factor of 4.1! πŸŽ‰

This puts JNE ahead of Endocrinology, Journal of Endocrinology, & the Journal of Neuroscience.

Huge thanks to all who have contributed to our Journal over the years.

onlinelibrary.wiley....

18.06.2025 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ¦β€β¬›Early bird registration for #BSNBradford2025 has been extended to 18 July 2025

Join us for:
πŸ”¬The latest in neuroendocrine research
🀝ECR leadership & transitions event
🍴Conference dinner at the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site, Saltaire

bsnbradford2025.oa-e...

08.07.2025 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œThis Special Issue sheds light on vulnerabilities in mental health and behaviour, offering new avenues for therapeutic strategies.” – Editor Silvia Giatti

Read the new Steroids and the Nervous System Special Issue: onlinelibrary.wiley....

09.07.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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LAST FEW DAYS to apply for ECR Prizes & submit your poster abstract to our annual meeting #Bradford2025

Apply for an ECR prize: bsnbradford2025.oa-e...

Submit your poster abstract by 30 June: bsnbradford2025.oa-e...

(Early bird registration has been extended to 18 July 2025)

28.06.2025 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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LAST FEW DAYS to apply for ECR Prizes & submit your poster abstract to our annual meeting #Bradford2025

Apply for an ECR prize: bsnbradford2025.oa-e...

Submit your poster abstract by 30 June: bsnbradford2025.oa-e...

(Early bird registration has been extended to 18 July 2025)

27.06.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ECRs - the deadline's been extended to 30 June!

The Julia Buckingham Award recognises the achievement and potential of up-and-coming scientists.

You get:

πŸ”¬ 15 minute lecture
πŸ’Έ Β£375 prize money
🧑 1-year membership to the BSN

Apply by 30 June 2025: www.neuroendo.org.uk...

27.06.2025 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent news! πŸ₯³ Another reason for those in the Neuroendocrine field to submit their work to @JNE-editor.bluesky.social, if supporting a society owned journal that actually gives back to the community wasn’t enough motivation already!

20.06.2025 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ONE week left to apply for the Michael Harbuz Prize celebrating an outstanding emerging neuroendocrinologist with:

πŸ”¬30 min lecture
πŸ–‹οΈPublication of a JNE β€˜Early Career Perspective’ article
πŸ’ΈΒ£750
🧑1yr BSN membership

Apply by 2 June: neuroendo.org.uk/pag...

23.05.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last day to apply for the Julia Buckingham Award is 2 June!

The award recognises the achievement and potential of up-and-coming scientists.

You get:

πŸ”¬ 15 minute lecture
πŸ’Έ Β£375 prize money
🧑 1-year membership to the BSN

Apply by 2 June 2025 neuroendo.org.uk/pag...

23.05.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When you register for #BSNBradford2025 - make sure you signup for the ECR event on Transitions and Leadership on 31 August.

Submit your abstract and register by 2 June: bsnbradford2025.oa-e...

(ECR Travel grants available)

23.05.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mayor Brown making Blight the head of DOPE- the Department of Pure Evil

Mayor Brown making Blight the head of DOPE- the Department of Pure Evil

Blight saying β€œCome on, let’s make Beanotown much worse”

Blight saying β€œCome on, let’s make Beanotown much worse”

Blight saying he’ll sack all the police officers

Blight saying he’ll sack all the police officers

Blight saying he can do whatever he wants

Blight saying he can do whatever he wants

In the Beano this week Bananaman’s enemy General Blight becomes the head of DOPE - the Department of Pure Evil.

23.04.2025 07:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3137    πŸ” 928    πŸ’¬ 70    πŸ“Œ 82
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ARE YOU AN ECR?

Apply for the Julia Buckingham Award

The award recognises the achievement and potential of up-and-coming scientists.

You get:

πŸ”¬ 15 minute lecture
πŸ’Έ Β£375 prize money
🧑 1-year membership to the BSN

Apply by 31 May 2025: www.neuroendo.org.uk...

17.04.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ARE YOU AN ECR?

Apply for the Julia Buckingham Award

The award recognises the achievement and potential of up-and-coming scientists.

You get:

πŸ”¬ 15 minute lecture
πŸ’Έ Β£375 prize money
🧑 1-year membership to the BSN

Apply by 31 May 2025: www.neuroendo.org.uk...

13.04.2025 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Get ready for fascinating symposia at our Annual Meeting this Sept:

😫Endocrine disruption by environmental factors
🧠Neuroendocrine links to dementia
β˜€οΈRhythms and hormonal interactions
πŸ”¬Beyond traditional models in neuroendocrine research

Join us: https://bit.ly/3WS2zHy

#BSNBradford2025

13.04.2025 08:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Found an interesting conference abroad you’d love to attend but aren’t sure how to finance?

Get up to Β£700 towards your travel costs with our international conference travel grant.

Deadline: 1 March 2025
More information: www.neuroendo.org.uk...

10.04.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Michael Harbuz Prize celebrates an outstanding emerging neuroendocrinologist with:

πŸ”¬30 min lecture
πŸ–‹οΈPublication of a JNE β€˜Early Career Perspective’ article
πŸ’ΈΒ£750
🧑1yr BSN membership

Apply by 31 May 2025: neuroendo.org.uk/pag...

20.03.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In December I chatted with @mikelehman.bsky.social about the strengths of our journal and his vision going forward.

Our journal funds the BSN - our main income stream, allowing us to support members with events, grants and other schemes 🧑 #YourJNE

@bsneuroendo.bsky.social @jne-editor.bsky.social

30.01.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Moi?!! πŸ˜‚

24.01.2025 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Had to turn the emergency alert thing off on my phone after receiving my 3rd blaring siren red alert at 1am, only for my partner to receive another at 4am!! We get it, there’s a storm but are multiple repeat sirens in the middle of the night really necessary?! #StormEowyn

24.01.2025 07:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
BSN Trustees in a festive frame

BSN Trustees in a festive frame

Wishing you a restful holiday from all at the BSN.

See you for another wonderful year in 2025!

23.12.2024 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Journals at this time of year: β€˜Seasons greetings’ emails wishing you a restful, peaceful and joyous Christmas πŸ•ŠοΈ
Also, journals: please forget the β€˜restful’ part & give up your time to review this paper for us for free, oh & can you get your review to us by the year end. πŸ€¦πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

22.12.2024 09:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

You too!

20.12.2024 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Xmas lights around Edinburgh

Xmas lights around Edinburgh

Finally finished up at work for the year πŸ₯³πŸΎ Seasons greetings from Edinburgh! πŸŽ„

20.12.2024 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
BSN trustee members

BSN trustee members

A successful strategic review meeting today at UCL - nice to have all the trustees in one place at the same time!

16.12.2024 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
BSN committee

BSN committee

View from the meeting room: UCL building in the morning

View from the meeting room: UCL building in the morning

UCL building in the afternoon

UCL building in the afternoon

BSN committee meeting at UCL. Lovely to be part of this team! @rebeccadumbell.bsky.social @jethwalab.bsky.social @neuroendo.bsky.social @danbrierley7.bsky.social @jeff-neuro.bsky.social @bsneuroendo.bsky.social @paulabrunton.bsky.social

16.12.2024 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Interested in how maternal stress affects the offspring’s brain? Come and do a PhD with us in beautiful Edinburgh. More info here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

09.12.2024 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Simone, good to see you here! As Kate said, try the starter packs - they’re a great way to find folks

21.11.2024 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Bonjour Sebastien! It was good to see you in Lille a few weeks ago

16.11.2024 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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