AuPS is the professional association for Australian physiologists, founded in 1960. Physiology is a key life science essential to our understanding of how humans and animals function. www.aups.org.au #AuPS #Physiologyhttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3mhrap6ahn22hPhysiology Education Webinar Series 2026 In collaboration with APS CPE, exploring key topics in teaching & learning 🔬 Next up: Generative AI in education 📅 26 March | 4pm (Melbourne) Join us on Zoom! see newsletter for details #PhysiologyEducation #GenAI23 Mar 2026 23:48 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhrap6ahn22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3mhr7ompdfs2hCongratulations to Sarah Etherington (Murdoch University), recipient of the 2025 Michael Roberts Excellence in Physiology Education Award! Recognising outstanding, sustained contributions to physiology teaching 📅 2026 applications close 18 Sept www.aups.org.au/prizes #AuPS #PhysiologyEducation23 Mar 2026 23:29 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhr7ompdfs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3mewlvoha2k2bInternational 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 website15 Feb 2026 22:36 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mewlvoha2k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3mdw44unugs2rAuPS 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 2026.03 Feb 2026 00:28 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdw44unugs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m776qly6xs23That’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! ☀️🔬05 Dec 2025 00:03 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m776qly6xs23https://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6j6ajssbk2gCongrats 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 #AuPS202526 Nov 2025 05:55 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6j6ajssbk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6j62idpzc2gBest 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!26 Nov 2025 05:52 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6j62idpzc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6ibbbqtts2gCongratulations 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.25 Nov 2025 21:17 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6ibbbqtts2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6hk7c4gr22gCelebrating 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 #Physiology25 Nov 2025 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6hk7c4gr22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6hjg723422gSuch 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. #AuPS202525 Nov 2025 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6hjg723422ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6hiqtfhds2g🎶 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 #Physiology25 Nov 2025 13:58 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6hiqtfhds2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6hiiqmcbk2g🫀 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 #Physiology25 Nov 2025 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6hiiqmcbk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6hi6zougs2g🏅 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 #ExcellenceInScience25 Nov 2025 13:48 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6hi6zougs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6fvq4tewc2gA/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 #AuPS202524 Nov 2025 22:45 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6fvq4tewc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6fuo5dm5k2gThe 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? #AuPS202524 Nov 2025 22:26 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6fuo5dm5k2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6ftvonsdc2gFascinating 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. #AuPS202524 Nov 2025 22:12 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6ftvonsdc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6etthdmg22nBrad Launikonis presented on the importance of examining calcium regulation after acute response to sprint interval exercise and the influence of Ryanodine receptor and ROS. #AuPS202524 Nov 2025 12:39 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6etthdmg22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6etnw3brc2nMuscling 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.24 Nov 2025 12:35 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6etnw3brc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6etbh4ins2nToday 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?24 Nov 2025 12:29 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6etbh4ins2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6eszvioos2nWhat 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. #AuPS202524 Nov 2025 12:24 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6eszvioos2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6esmxdwsc2nWe 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! #AuPS202524 Nov 2025 12:17 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6esmxdwsc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6ealvzhok2oSupporting 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.com24 Nov 2025 06:54 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6ealvzhok2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6dvszajl22oAlways 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 #AuPS202524 Nov 2025 03:41 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6dvszajl22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6dkkn2yb22oChris 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. #AuPS202524 Nov 2025 00:20 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6dkkn2yb22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6dkenwvg22oBrian Drew @Baker_IDI that exercise activates protective myocardial responses that counter those seen in cardiac disease. Using a systems biology approach, his team is analysing up to +100 genetically diverse mouse strains an enormous undertaking #AuPS202524 Nov 2025 00:17 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6dkenwvg22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6dk37q2mk2oMetabolic diseases arise from a complex interplay between genetics and the environment (GxE). Today, Jacqueline Stoeckli (@Sydney_Uni) presented a fascinating study using genetically diverse outbred mice exposed to two different diets — revealing profound variation #AuPS202524 Nov 2025 00:11 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6dk37q2mk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6ddabkeh22oGlorious morning @westernsydneyu with our first two presentations David James @Sydney_Uni and John Ussher University of Alberta both presenting on the physiology of diabetes #AuPS202523 Nov 2025 22:09 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6ddabkeh22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/aups-physiology.bsky.social/post/3m6cbic4wqk2oThe Mollie Holman Invited Lecture has just set the tone for AuPS 2025. Prof. Andrew Moorhouse delivered a powerful tribute — A reminder that our field stands on the curiosity, challenges and SOLT. #AuPS202523 Nov 2025 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:6nf2zzt2jguw2okbgmixl2dd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6cbic4wqk2o