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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Showcase your research in a supportive environment at our Early Career Researcher Meeting #NeuroendoCelebrate2026. Discuss work with senior scientists & be in the chance to win oral and poster prizes 🏆. Submit your abstract asap - places are limited: www.neuroendo.org.uk...+

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Dr Gisela Helfer @helferlab.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Excited to share that our latest paper has now been published! Huge congratulations to Junior Bowen on his work exploring how dopamine signaling changes with aging and what this may mean for brain function and healthy cognitive ageing. doi.org/10.1002/brb3...

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The Role of Dopamine Signaling and Neuroinflammation in Age‐Related Cognitive Dysfunction

We reveal early disruption in synaptic integrity (PSD-95, synaptophysin, BDNF), increased dopamine clearance (Comt, Net), and inflammatory signaling (Nfkb, Socs3) in the PFC, while the hippocampus re...

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Dr Gisela Helfer @helferlab.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Very proud of my PhD student Dr Junior Bowen for passing his viva today! Very proud supervisors here!

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Dr Gisela Helfer @helferlab.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Short visit to MRC Harwell today and a great catch-up with @rebeccadumbell.bsky.social. Some exciting science coming your way soon!

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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Our ECR Mentor Scheme is open! A mentor can help you: ⛳ Identify your goals 🧭 Find your career direction 🤝 Expand your network 🦠 Clarify your scientific niche 🎓 Learn from subject matter experts Find your mentor: www.neuroendo.org.uk... Closes 30 September 2025

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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Our ECR Mentor Scheme is open for enrollment! “This scheme is a great occasion to be in contact with senior researchers out of our lab to get insights/advice on either experiments or career path.” - Mentee Find your mentor: www.neuroendo.org.uk... Closes 30 September 2025

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Mike Lehman @mikelehman.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

What a fantastic #BSNBradford2025 meeting! Thank you Dr. G @helferlab.bsky.social for organizing such a great event! And congrats to new President Kate Ellacott @neuroendo.bsky.social leading BSN into a very bright future! @bsneuroendo.bsky.social @infneuroendo.bsky.social @jne-editor.bsky.social

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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Thanks to the fantastic local organising team at #BSNbradford2025. Especially @helferlab.bsky.social who oversaw everything with high precision! (L-R) Harsha Kantamneni, Gi Helfer, Pete Nicholls @pk-nicholls.bsky.social, Sam Mclean, Stuart Dickens. @uniofbradford.bsky.social Safe travels home all! 🌎

Dr Gisela Helfer overseeing the conference organisation

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Dr Gisela Helfer @helferlab.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Big thanks to this amazing team for making #BSNBradford2025 happen! Couldn't have done it without you! Harsha Kantamnemni, Sam McLean, @pk-nicholls.bsky.social and Stuart Dickens @bsnsupport@neuroendo.org.uk @uniofbradford.bsky.social

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Dr Gisela Helfer @helferlab.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

That's a wrap! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for #BSNBradford2025 @uniofbradford.bsky.social Wishing you all safe travels home! @bsneuroendo.bsky.social

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Dr Gisela Helfer @helferlab.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Looking forward to the final day #BSN2025 #BSNBradford2025 @bsnsupport@neuroendo.org.uk

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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

This afternoon's session on non traditional models in neuroendocrinology - naked molerats, zebrafinch white-crowned sparrow, Lapland longspur, echinoderms... And maths! 📈🐦🐦‍⬛ @helferlab.bsky.social #BSNbradford2025

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Dr Gisela Helfer @helferlab.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

First session was brilliant. Now everyone is enjoying their coffee. #bsnbradford2025 #bsn2025 @bsneuroendo.bsky.social

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Dr Gisela Helfer @helferlab.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

All set for the #BSN2025 conference. First people arriving. Looking forward to it! @bsneuroendo.bsky.social

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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Watch a sneak peek of what to expect at our annual meeting in Bradford with organiser, Dr Gi Helfer ‪@helferlab.bsky.social‬: youtu.be/GmPHfjx0IyM Register and submit your abstract by 2 June: bsnbradford2025.oa-event.com #BSNBradford2025

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Welcome to #BSNBradford2025 with Dr Gisela Helfer

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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Wishing you a restful holiday from all at the BSN. See you for another wonderful year in 2025!

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Dr Rebecca Dumbell @rebeccadumbell.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

In London for a @bsneuroendo.bsky.social trustee meeting, some of us met up already last night. Looking forward to catching up with everyone else later today 🤓 With Gi Helfer and @jethwalab.bsky.social

Gi Helfer, Rebecca Dumbell and Preeti Jethwa smiling in front of a Christmas tree

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Dr Rebecca Dumbell @rebeccadumbell.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

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

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