Australian Physiological Society

International Union of Physiological Science (IUPS) Academy Fellowship

Nominations are now open for the 2026 IUPS Academy Fellowship (closing March 15, 2026). Information on the background, nomination guidelines, and nomination forms can be found on the IUPS website

AuPS 2026 Brisbane
Symposium nominations is now open, and we invite researchers and educators to submit innovative and engaging ideas for inclusion in the 2026 program. Visit the AuPS 2026 meeting site follow the guidelines and complete your submission by 5pm (AEDT) Wednesday 4th March 2026.

That’s a wrap on #AuPS2025! A brilliant week of physiology, collaboration & outstanding student/EMCR research 👏
Next stop: #AuPS2026, University of Queensland, St Lucia
📅 29 Nov–2 Dec 2026
See you in Brisbane! ☀️🔬

Had a fantastic time at @aups-physiology.bsky.social 2025 meeting and sharing our lab’s research on cardiac substrate metabolism in #diabetic_cardiomyopathy

Congrats to Wayne Du @unimelbcmr.bsky.social – winner of the Peter Gage Student Collaborative Grant for outstanding research in basic physiology!
Collaboration drives discovery 🚀
#PhysiologyResearch #Collaboration #AuPS2025

Best Student Presenter AuPS 2025 – Harry Cutler

Fantastic to see strong science and clear communication!
Congratulations to Harry Cutler, awarded Best Student Oral Presenter at #AuPS2025 for an outstanding oral presentation Well done to Cameron Adly, runner-up for Best Student Oral Presentation!

Congratulations to Dr. Paula M. Miotto — the 2025 McIntyre Award recipient!
We are thrilled to celebrate Dr. Miotto @unimelbcmr.bsky.social , whose outstanding work in muscle physiology, mitochondrial bioenergetics, and inter-tissue metabolic signalling has already made a strong impact.

@simongandevia.bsky.social @profdjadams.bsky.social

Celebrating 65 Years of AuPS — Historical Symposium Highlights 🎉🧠

A stellar lineup of experts showcased the breadth of physiology research and education:

A wonderful reflection on the evolution of physiological science and teaching over 65 years. #AuPS2025 #65YearsOfAuPS #Physiology

Suzanne Estaphan (ANU) – Twelve Tips for navigating AI-assisted assessments – practical skills and real challenges
Marwa Abdoul Ghayour (Monash University) – Co-designing assessment to integrate Planetary Health into Exercise Physiology education

Michael Leung (Monash University) – Human AI-ssessments in practice
Craig Campbell (University of Sydney) – Using AI chatbots to help students explore future career pathways

Such a wonderful community of education physiologists — coming together to share research, exchange ideas, and explore innovative teaching approaches.
These superstars delivered powerful insights in today’s Assessment & AI in Education session. #AuPS2025

• Alexis Diaz Vegas – stress response in mitochondrial myopathy • Georgia Brown – early oxidative stress biomarkers in dysferlinopathy • Irene Tsioutsias – plasma biomarkers in taurine-treated mdx mice • Kristy Swiderski – targeting FcRn to improve muscle health in RA

Lia Munut – deep learning for histopathology in dysferlin-deficient mice • Raphael Delisavvas – IC7Fc counters semaglutide-induced muscle loss • Amy Bongetti – recovery after critical illness (zymosan model) • Melinder Gill – NAT2 in MND & myogenesis

🎶 How else would you start a muscle session… if not with “Lean on Me”?

Free Communications: Muscle Health & Disease delivered powerful insights — from biomarkers and cytokines to AI and mouse models.

A standout session in muscle pathology & protection 💪
#AuPS2025 #Physiology

🫀 Cardiac Innovations in Focus @ #AuPS2025 – Symposia Highlights!
Incredible translational science showcased today tackling heart failure & cardiomyopathy using cutting-edge models and therapies
#CardiacOrganoids #HeartFailure #AuPS2025 #Physiology

🏅 Michael Roberts Lecture Award 2024
Huge congratulations to A/Prof Betty Exintaris @ExintarisBetty, presenting the prestigious Michael Roberts Lecture — recognising excellence in physiology research and education.
#AuPS2025 #Physiology #ExcellenceInScience

A/Prof @ChrisFryPhD @ukresearch.bsky.social showed how HDAC4 myonuclear reprogramming drives denervation, atrophy & muscle weakness after trauma. Chris recently supported PhD student Annabel Chritchlow through our Student Research Grant
#AuPS2025

• Dr Nadia Cerminara – scaffolding coding for physiology students
• A/Prof Angelina Fong – science communication & critical thinking
• Dr Chantal Hoppe – AI for research & lab competencies
• Dr Alex Parker – verbal vivas for deeper learning

The future of physiology education is here — and AI is part of the classroom.

This morning’s symposium explored innovative ways to build deep learning, research skills and scientific communication in an AI-enhanced world. How are you using AI in the classroom?
#AuPS2025

• Dr Nathan Absalom – GABAA function & developmental disorders
• Dr Ricio Finol-Urdaneta – CACNA1G variant significance
• A/Prof Grigori Rychkov – KCNT1 & finding a cure
• A/Prof Philip Ahring – inhibition mechanisms in epilepsy

Fascinating morning diving into the ion channel–epilepsy connection 🧠⚡

From GABAA receptor function to KCNT1 & CACNA1G variants, today’s speakers unpacked how electrophysiology shapes diagnosis and potential cures:
Science driving hope. #AuPS2025

Brad Launikonis presented on the importance of examining calcium regulation after acute response to sprint interval exercise and the influence of Ryanodine receptor and ROS. #AuPS2025

Muscling into reproduction — emerging evidence for the influence of myokines on the reproductive system.
Kelly Walton delivered an excellent exploration of how multiple physiological systems interact to shape reproductive function.

Today we heard from Marissa Caldow @unimelbcmr.bsky.social on modulating myogenesis using natural bioactive compounds — an exciting new exploration in cell culture innovation, getting us to ask what are myoballs?

What can we learn from muscle contraction and local and distant adipose tissue. A fantastic presentation by Gretchen Meyer on the distinction of adipocyte within and external of skeletal muscle. #AuPS2025

We are all in this together — the integrated physiology showcased a fantastic mix of topics, spanning hepatic ureagenesis, muscle, renal, neuronal adipocyte, and retinal physiology.
A big thank you to all presenters for such diverse and insightful contributions! #AuPS2025

Supporting ECRs is a core objective of our society, and it was a pleasure to host this EMCR-focused workshop as part of the #AuPS2025 program. Darren Saunders shared insights and offering practical strategies for navigating diverse career trajectories @darrensaunders.com

Always fantastic to see such strong PhD and EMCR presentations in the free communication session: “I like to move it – skeletal muscle in health” 💪🧠
Great energy, insightful science, and a bright future for muscle research! @AuPS_ECR #AuPS2025

Chris Shaw @deakinuniversity.bsky.social discussed the complex relationship between insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia — highlighting that hyperinsulinemia may not just compensate for insulin resistance, but could be the initial driver of weight gain and cardiometabolic disease. #AuPS2025