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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

There’s still time for an EU-SABV STSM! 🔬✈️ Visit another institution for 5-21 days, with support of up to €1,000/week. 📅 Visit completed by 14 Oct 📄 Report by 20 Oct If you already have a collaboration or research idea in mind, now is the time. e-services.cost.eu/activity/gra... #EUSABV #STSM

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NC3Rs @nc3rs.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Three months on from launching SIRF-UP, an @eu-sabv.bsky.social initiative to support ethical review bodies assess sex inclusivity in animal research, a new publication renews our call to get involved, share your experiences and use the Sex Inclusive Research Framework. 👉 doi.org/10.1177/0023...

Steps in the SIRF-UP (Sex Inclusive Research Framework - Understanding and Practice) process: pre-engagement survey, a support pack, apply the SIRF, post-engagement survey, stay involved.

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

How much biological variability exists within female research models? In the EU-SABV × DKFZ webinar series, Ivana Jaric highlighted how hormonal status and housing conditions can influence behavioral outcomes in mouse models. @jaricivana.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Can timing influence how hormone therapy affects brain health? In the EU-SABV × DKFZ webinar series, Ivan Nalvarte shared how the relationship between HRT and Alzheimer’s disease may depend on biological context, treatment timing, and duration.

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

June is Men’s Health Month. Improving men’s health requires understanding how biological sex influences health, disease, and treatment responses. Men experience distinct patterns of disease risk and health outcomes across a range of conditions.

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

International Day of Action for Women’s Health Progress in women’s health depends on asking better research questions and generating data that reflect biological diversity.

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Christina Dalla @christinadalla.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Our symposium, “Estrogens: More Than a Female Reproductive Hormone,” at the Organization for the OSSD-Organization for the Study of Sex Differences meeting in Hawaii was a great success! @ossdcomm.bsky.social @eu-sabv.bsky.social @georgiahodes.bsky.social @drjess.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Registration is now open for the next EU-SABV × DKFZ webinar: Sex Differences in Neurobiology. 🗓 May 20, 13:00 CET 🔗 Register: dkfz-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #EUSABV #SexAndGenderInResearch #ScientificRigor @costprogramme.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

In the EU-SABV × DKFZ webinar series, Cristina Conde Lopez shared how sex chromosomes influence the tumor microenvironment. Her work shows how loss of the Y chromosome can shape immune responses within tumors. #EUSABV #SABVinAction #SexAndGenderInResearch #ScientificRigor

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

In the EU-SABV × DKFZ webinar series, Colinda Scheele shared how hormone cycles influence breast cancer biology and treatment response. Her work highlights how timing within biological rhythms may shape therapeutic outcomes. #EUSABV #SABVinAction #SexAndGenderInResearch #ScientificRigor

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Dr. Berna Özdemir joins the 3rd SABV Symposium 2026. Her talk explores how the same drug dose can lead to different outcomes in men and women. 📍 23-24 June | University of Zurich 📄 Abstracts open until 15 May #EUSABV #SABVinAction #ScientificRigor @costprogramme.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Join EU-SABV at FENS 2026. 🧠 Live Q&A + discussion across neuroscience fields. Networking event: Advancing Sex-Inclusive Neuroscience Research 📅 July 7 | 18:45–20:15 📍 Hall H (NE), Barcelona 🔗 fensforum.org 🔗 sabv.eu @costprogramme.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Young Researchers and Innovators Conference Grants. Check out the visual below for a quick assessment of eligibility and visit sabv.eu for detailed information, deadlines and application guidelines. #EUSABV #SABVinAction @costprogramme.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Short-Term Scientific Missions Grants. Check out the visual below for a quick assessment of eligibility and visit sabv.eu for detailed information, deadlines and application guidelines. #EUSABV #SABVinAction @costprogramme.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Inclusiveness Target Country Conference Grants. Visit sabv.eu for detailed information, deadlines and application guidelines. #EUSABV #SABVinAction @costprogramme.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Dr. Michelle Roche joins the 3rd SABV Symposium 2026. Her talk explores how sex and gender are integrated in pain research and why more consistent approaches are needed. 📍 23-24 June | University of Zurich 📄 Abstracts open until 15 May #EUSABV #SABVinAction @costprogramme.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Moving beyond awareness means embracing acceptance- and recognizing autism as a diverse spectrum.

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NC3Rs @nc3rs.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

SIRF-UP is an @eu-sabv.bsky.social COST Action initiative to support ethical review bodies assess sex-inclusivity in animal research. Using female and male animals should be the default to reduce the total number of animals used and produce results that are generalisable to the whole population.

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NC3Rs @nc3rs.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

If you are involved in an ethical review body anywhere in the world (including AWERBs, IACUCs or Animal Welfare Committees), you can get involved in SIRF-UP. Answer a short survey, receive a support pack to apply the Sex Inclusive Research Framework and share your feedback: sabv.eu/article/sirf...

SIRF-UP, Sex Inclusive Research Framework - Understanding and Practice, from EU-SABV COST Action. Icons representing different steps of the SIRF-UP initiative: Pre-engagement survey, support pack, apply the SIRF, post-engagement survey and stay involved.

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Registration is now open for the next webinar in the EU-SABV × DKFZ Monthly Lecture Series: Sex and Gender in Research. Sex Differences in Cancer Biology 🗓 20 April ⏰ 13:00-14:00 (CET) 🎤 Prof. Colinda Scheele (KU Leuven) 🎤 Dr. Cristina Conde López (DKFZ) #EUSABV #SABVinAction

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

The Young Researcher Group within the EU-SABV is hosting an online session to introduce the Behavior Forum. @ozgeselincevik.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

We are pleased to announce the 3rd SABV Symposium 2026 (23–24 June, University of Zurich), followed by the EU-SABV Core Group Meeting (25 June).

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Highlights from the first webinar in the EU-SABV × DKFZ Monthly Lecture Series: Sex and Gender in Research. We thank Prof. Cristina Amoretti (University of Genova) for an engaging and thought-provoking session on historical perspectives in gender medicine research.

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

This week, we share an interview with Dr. Berna Özdemir, medical oncologist at the University Hospital Bern and Co-Lead of the Immunology and Oncology subgroup within Working Group 3 of the EU-SABV COST Action.

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Registration is now open for the first webinar in the EU-SABV × DKFZ Monthly Lecture Series: Sex and Gender in Research. Historical Perspectives on Gender Medicine Research 🗓 20 March ⏰ 13:00–14:00 (CET) 🎤 Prof. Cristina Amoretti (University of Genova) #EUSABV #SexAndGenderInResearch

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

This week, we share an interview with Dr. Srdjan Sokanović, Scientist at the Institute for Biological Research in Belgrade and Co-Leader of the Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology subgroup within Working Group 3 of the EU-SABV COST Action. www.sabv.eu

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

This week, we share an interview with Dr. Nicole Gervais, Assistant Professor at the Groningen Institute for Evolutionary Life Sciences and Co-Lead of the Neuroscience and Behaviour subgroup within Working Group 3 of the EU-SABV COST Action.

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

The EU-SABV Working Group 2 has launched its activities with a kick-off meeting, led by Dr. Claudia Barth, Dr. Nikolaos Kokras and Dr. Christina Boyle. #EUSABV #SABVinAction #TranslationalResearch

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science- a moment to recognize the women advancing science today and the girls who will shape its future.

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Working Group 4 of the EU-SABV COST Action has held its kick-off meeting. WG4 focuses on building practical SABV skills through training, workshops, and accessible learning resources across disciplines. @christinadalla.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

The Endocrinology & Reproductive Biology subgroup of WG3 held its kick-off meeting within the EU-SABV COST Action. @costprogramme.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

This week’s Meet the Team interview features Dr. Leena Strauss, WG3 Co-Lead (Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology). She discusses how hormonal biology shapes experimental design in sex-inclusive research.

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Christina Dalla @christinadalla.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

The 16 Doctoral Candidate Positions in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network INTEGRATE - Interdisciplinary Network for Training, Education, and Growing Research into Applications of and Therapeutic Expertise around Psychedelics are open! integrate-dn.eu/doctoral-pos... @eu-sabv.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

📣 Save the date: The 3rd SABV Biennial Symposium, organized by Dr. Ivana Jarić, will take place at the University of Zurich on 23–24 June 2026. The meeting will focus on why and how sex-inclusive research strengthens biomedical science and translational outcomes. #SABV #SABVinAction #EUSABV

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

This week’s Meet the Team interview features Dr. Charlotte Cornil, Principal Investigator at the GIGA Institute (University of Liège). She explains why considering sex as a biological variable is essential for better research and better medicine. @charlottecornil.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

This week’s Meet the Team interview features Dr. Jodi Pawluski, leader of Working Group 5- Communication, Dissemination and Outreach. She shares why understanding sex differences across life stages is essential for better health and better science.

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

📣 Our website is now live. Explore the EU-SABV Action, our working groups, community, and opportunities for training, events, and collaboration. 🔗 sabv.eu @costprogramme.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Working Group 5 (WG5)- Communication, Dissemination and Outreach held its kick-off meeting last week within the EU-SABV COST Action. By strengthening science communication, EU-SABV helps turn knowledge into impact. #EUSABV #SABVinAction #ScienceCommunication @costprogramme.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

This week’s Meet the Team interview features Dr. Özge Selin Çevik, Assistant Professor at Mersin University and Young Researchers Inclusiveness Advisor. She shares her vision for building a supportive, open, and inclusive research community. @ozgeselincevik.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

The Young Researchers and Innovators (YRI) community recently held its first meeting, marking the beginning of a supportive and connected research network across Europe. @costprogramme.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

This week’s Meet the Team interview features Ms. Pavlina Pavlidi, PhD researcher, WG3 Co-Lead (Pharmacology & Toxicology), and Grant Awarding Coordinator. She shares how EU-SABV is building opportunity through training, mobility, and collaboration. @costprogramme.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

This week’s Meet the Team interview features Dr. Valentina Biasin, Young PI at the Medical University of Graz and Leader of Working Group 1. She explains how sex-inclusive research is essential for advancing pulmonary medicine and personalized therapies. @costprogramme.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

This week’s Meet the Team interview features Dr. Ivan Nalvarte, Associate Professor at the Karolinska Institute and Co-Leader of Working Group 3. He reflects on how shared tools and collaboration are key to equitable Alzheimer’s disease research. @costprogramme.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

This week’s Meet the Team interview features Dr. Christina Dalla, Action Vice Chair of the EU-SABV COST Action and Leader of Working Group 4. She reflects on why integrating Sex as a Biological Variable is essential for improving both preclinical and clinical research. @christinadalla.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

This week’s Meet the Team interview features our Action Chair, Dr. Ivana Jaric, who reflects on why researchers should join the EU-SABV COST Action and how coordinated European efforts can strengthen sex-inclusive research. @jaricivana.bsky.social #EUSABV #SABVinAction @costprogramme.bsky.social

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Meet the team behind the EU-SABV COST Action — a multidisciplinary network of researchers, clinicians and data experts from across Europe. Together, we advance SABV integration, strengthen scientific rigor, develop training and guidance, and support long-term capacity building. #SABVinAction

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Strong SABV practices require shared resources, coordinated expertise, and harmonized approaches across Europe. The EU-SABV COST Action is building a multidisciplinary network to address training gaps, strengthen capacity, and develop evidence-based guidance for SABV. #EUSABV #SABVinAction

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Including Sex as a Biological Variable = better data. Scientific rigor begins with study designs that reflect biological reality. Sex influences physiology, disease mechanisms, and responses to interventions. #EUSABV #SABVinAction #ScientificRigor

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EU-SABV @eu-sabv.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Introducing the EU-SABV COST Action — a pan-European network strengthening the integration of Sex as a Biological Variable (SABV) in research. #EUSABV #SABVinAction #OpenScience @costprogramme.bsky.social

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