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Kate Ellacott

@neuroendo.bsky.social
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Scientist & Educator @ UoExeter #Neuroendocrinology #glia #food intake #obesity #diabetes #metabolism. Senior Editor at Journal of Neuroendocrinology President of British Society for Neuroendocrinology. Enthusiastic but average baker & equestrienne

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Journal of Neuroendocrinology @jne-editor.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Our JNE Early Career Editorial Board empowers emerging neuroendocrinologists with knowledge, expertise and skills to excel in their scientific career. Applications are now OPEN: www.neuroendo.org.uk... Deadline 15 November 2026
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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
SAVE THE DATE! Join us in 2027 for our Annual Meeting in beautiful St Andrews, Scotland. 9 August - Early Career Researcher event 10-12 August - Annual Meeting More details to follow!
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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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 30.9.26
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alquierthierry.bsky.social @alquierthierry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
1-Lipid droplet (LD) lipolysis in neurons exerts cell type-specific effects within the arcuate nucleus. New pre-print: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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Ciaran Murphy-Royal @murphyroyallab.org · 29/09/2026
New preprint from our close collaborator @alquierthierry.bsky.social investigating cellular mechanisms underlying whole-body energy homeostasis! In males and females nonetheless!! www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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Lipid droplet lipolysis in POMC neurons regulates energy homeostasis in a sex-specific manner
The hypothalamus is a central regulator of glucose and energy homeostasis, with arcuate nucleus (ARC) neurons orchestrating these processes. Agouti-related peptide (AgRP) and pro-opiomelanocortin (POM...
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Journal of Neuroendocrinology @jne-editor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Applications now OPEN for the JNE Early Career Edtiorial Board! Benefits include: 🖋️Mentoring 🖋️Experiencial learning 🖋️Career development workshops 🖋️Networking with peers 🖋️Provide feedback on articles Apply by 15 November 2026: www.neuroendo.org.uk...
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Journal of Neuroendocrinology @jne-editor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Our JNE Early Career Editorial Board empowers emerging neuroendocrinologists with knowledge, expertise and skills to excel in their scientific career. Applications are now OPEN: www.neuroendo.org.uk... Deadline 15 November 2026
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Ciaran Murphy-Royal @murphyroyallab.org · 25/09/2026
Come join us at the @crchum.bsky.social ! It really is as good as it looks!
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Journal of Neuroendocrinology @jne-editor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Applications now OPEN for the JNE Early Career Edtiorial Board! Benefits include: 🖋️Mentoring 🖋️Experiencial learning 🖋️Career development workshops 🖋️Networking with peers 🖋️Provide feedback on articles Apply by 15 November 2026: www.neuroendo.org.uk...
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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
SAVE THE DATE! Join us in 2027 for our Annual Meeting in beautiful St Andrews, Scotland. 9 August - Early Career Researcher event 10-12 August - Annual Meeting More details to follow!
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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
All members are warmly invited to join our Annual General Meeting to: 🗳️ Vote 📊 Hear updates+reports on the Society’s activities from the last year 💡 Find out plans for the year ahead WHEN: 30.9.26, 2pm UK time LINK: Sent via email www.neuroendo.org.uk...
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 16/09/2026
Science moves faster with the right team and resources. JAX is recruiting faculty in aging, systems immunology, and computational biology to join a collaborative research environment supported by advanced scientific services and data science initiatives. go.jax.org/276n55 #AcademicSky
The image is an announcement from The Jackson Laboratory stating they are accepting applications for assistant and associate professors. It includes the invitation to "Join us at JAX." The design features a blue background with abstract circular patterns.
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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
SAVE THE DATE! Join us in 2027 for our Annual Meeting in beautiful St Andrews, Scotland. 9 August - Early Career Researcher event 10-12 August - Annual Meeting More details to follow!
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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
SAVE THE DATE! Join us in 2027 for our Annual Meeting in beautiful St Andrews, Scotland. 9 August - Early Career Researcher event 10-12 August - Annual Meeting More details to follow!
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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
All members are warmly invited to join our Annual General Meeting to: 🗳️ Vote 📊 Hear updates+reports on the Society’s activities from the last year 💡 Find out plans for the year ahead WHEN: 30.9.26, 2pm UK time LINK: Sent via email www.neuroendo.org.uk...
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Eder Zavala @ederzavala.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🚨 New paper alert! "Regulation of ultradian pulsatility and stress responses in the human hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis" This work offers a theoretical framework for understanding how the stress response encodes dynamic behaviour in HPA axis hormones. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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<em>Journal of Neuroendocrinology</em> | BSN Journal | Wiley Online Library
The hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis is a vital neuroendocrine system that maintains homeostasis by regulating stress hormone secretion through tightly controlled circadian and ultradian rhy...
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Prof Anthony Isles @profantisles.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
📢I have a #PhD position available!📢 This is an exciting project, building on our recent paper in the current issue of @dmmjournal.bsky.social, that will examine placental programming of fetal #brain in #PraderWilliSyndrome 🧠🧬 🙏 re-post gw4biomed.ac.uk/investigatin...
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Investigating placental function and fetal programming in Prader–Willi Syndrome - GW4 BioMed MRC DTP
Project Code NMH27Ca Isles Project Type Wet lab Research Theme Neuroscience and Mental Health Project Summary Download Summary By bringing together transcriptomics and cutting edge imaging, and dataan...
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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Did you know we have a host of Neuroendocrine Briefing publications to be freely used for teaching & public communication? Two pages long, they focus on topics incl kisspeptin, neurosteroids + oxytocin. Want to write one for us for £200? Get in touch: www.neuroendo.org.uk...
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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This year's Michael Harbuz Prize winner is Szilvia Vas, talking about her contribution to the field of reproductive neuroendocrinology (and her journey back to the hypothalamus)! 🏆🧠🐁 #NeuroendoCelebrate2026
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Dr Rebecca Dumbell @rebeccadumbell.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
An inspiring message "you can change that nature of science by what you do". Highlighting not pulling the ladder up behind us as we progress #NeuroendoCelebrate2026
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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Pula-Peace James-Okoro delivers her Julia Buckingham Prize winning talk for early career researchers on GIP and nausea avoidance behaviour in mice 🏆🧠🤢🐁#NeuroendoCelebrate2026
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Monica Imbernon @imbernon-m.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Not all of the brain is protected by the blood-brain barrier In our latest review we explore the circumventricular organs and their emerging roles in metabolic disease. Thanks @inesmartinezcorral.bsky.social, @nickmonaco2.bsky.social @drdanbrierley.bsky.social for their invaluable contributions.
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The current obesity drug landscape, dominated by GLP-1 receptor agonists and emerging multi-agonist therapies, has reinforced that long-term weight loss is achieved in large part through central mech...
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Justin O'Hare @justinkohare.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
My department is hiring for a tenure-track faculty position in neuroscience! 👇 www.nature.com/naturecareer...
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Faculty Position in Neuroscience - University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (Pharmacology) - Aurora, Colorado job with University of Colorado Anschutz | 12863049
Assistant or Associate Professor faculty position in the Department of Pharmacology at University of Colorado School of Medicine in Neuroscience.
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eartha mae @endoeartha.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Extremely proud to share @acara333.bsky.social and my new paper, out today in @cp-neuron.bsky.social, where we develop a new fluorescent reporter of neural responses to estrogen! 🔬 paper 📝: www.cell.com/neuron/fullt... addgene page 🧬: www.addgene.org/254753/ #neuroskyence 🧪 1/10
graphical abstract of the manuscript depicting pink estrogen-sensitive neurons with a subset of their nuclei colored in green. These green nuclei represent estrogen receptor dependent neural gene transcription, tracked via the expression of a destabilized GFP with a 2 hour half-life. At top, in green is shown a cartoon of the neural response to estrogen across two estrous cycles, and below there is a cartoon of a mouse implanted with an optic fiber for in vivo imaging.
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Eder Zavala @ederzavala.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Delighted to share our new study, published today in Science Translational Medicine! We combined dynamic hormone profiling with computational analysis to reveal that Primary Aldosteronism is characterised by disrupted patterns of hormonal secretion. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Kate Ellacott @neuroendo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
💔 www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c0...
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Dolly Parton, legendary US country singer, dies aged 80
In a statement confirming her death, the singer's team says she will be remembered as an "inspiration" and for her "wit, warmth, and kindness".
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Kate Ellacott @neuroendo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Great opportunity for ALL @bsneuroendo.bsky.social members to network and celebrate with our ECRs 🧠
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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Did you know you can apply for an outreach and public engagement grant for up to £500? 😁 Spread the word about neuroendocrine research. 📢🔬 Open to members and non-member public engagement professionals. Find out more: neuroendo.org.uk/grants Deadline: 1 Sept 2026
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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
In our second #NeuroendoCelebrate2026 blog in the series tracing BSN and @jne-editor.bsky.social's journey we're taking you back to why our young Society sought to create a new, high-quality journal that celebrated excellent research from all over the world... Find out: www.neuroendo.org.uk...
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Bradley Jamieson @bradleyjamieson.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
‼️OUT NOW‼️ Our new review updates the current understanding of how parental behaviour is generated across mammalian brains 🧠 from sensory processing and hypothalamic circuits to hormones, plasticity and behavioural flexibility 🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Check it out here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Neural circuits for mammalian parental behaviour - Nature Reviews Neuroscience
Parental care is a conserved and robust feature of mammalian reproductive behaviour, but is highly variable, even within individuals. Jamieson and Kohl describe the neural circuits that drive parental...
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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Found a neuroendo lab whose work you love❤️? Get up to £6000 support for travel and accommodation with our research visit grant Apply: neuroendo.org.uk/grants Deadline: 1 September 2026
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Denise Belsham @denisebelsham.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Wow - what a fabulous #ICN2026! 🎉 As they say though, all good things must come to an end. 🙏 Thanks to all organizers! Looking forward to welcoming everyone to Cancun Mexico at #ICN20230. 🧠 🌟 Safe travels back and wishing you great success in your research🍀 @infneuroendo.bsky.social
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Society for Endocrinology @socendocrinology.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
There's still time to put yourself forward for the You and Your Hormones Editorial Board! If you're interested in this opportunity, or know someone who might be, please share this opportunity and make sure to apply by 31 July 👉 bit.ly/4f5o006
Promotional graphic for the You and Your Hormones Editorial Board opportunity, showing someone using a laptop displaying the You and Your Hormones website, with applications open until 31 July.
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Dr. Rachel Lippert @rachellippert.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Always inspiring to see my mentor @neuroendo.bsky.social presenting on the big stage! Great last day at #ICN2026!
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Dr Rebecca Dumbell @rebeccadumbell.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Kevin O'Byrne the deserving awardee of @bsneuroendo.bsky.social Mortyn Jones memorial lecture at @infneuroendo.bsky.social #ICN2026. Starting off by paying tribute to his collaborators and "science family" who keep the work fun. I keep his advice as a reminder on the whiteboard in my office:
Kevin O'ByrneA whiteboard reading "BE BOLD! BE BRAVE! BE POSITIVE! - K O'B"
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Dr Rebecca Dumbell @rebeccadumbell.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Last night's view in Nagoya @bsneuroendo.bsky.social @jne-editor.bsky.social #BSNfriends in Japan
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Kate Ellacott @neuroendo.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Lovely evening reception during #ICN2026 with colleagues to celebrate a successful year of @jne-editor.bsky.social at a stunning location enjoying sunset over Nagoya. 🧠 @bsneuroendo.bsky.social @infneuroendo.bsky.social
View of sunset over Nagoya from a high rise building
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Denise Belsham @denisebelsham.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Yet another wonderful joyful evening! So excited to kick-off the #ICN2026 in Nagoya Japan. So grateful to the local and program organizers for their hard work. Neuroendocrinology rocks! 💯 🙌 🧠 @infneuroendo.bsky.social @bsneuroendo.bsky.social @paneuroendo.bsky.social @sneuroendo.bsky.social
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Kate Ellacott @neuroendo.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Afternoon break for excursions during #ICN2026 and we wandered up to the beautiful Nagoya castle 🧠 @bsneuroendo.bsky.social @infneuroendo.bsky.social
Nagoya castle
Beautiful gold wall panels depicting tigers and bamboo
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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
We're enjoying following what's happening with our members at the International Congress on Neuroendocrinology in Nagoya, Japan this week - kicking off early this morning local time Tag us in your posts to let us know what you're up to! #FascinatingNeuroendocrinology #ICN2026
Holding slide for the International Congress on Neuroendocrinology 2026 on the topic of "Fascinating Neuroendocrinology" with a female speaker at the podium on the left and two male chairs sat to the right of the stage.
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Kate Ellacott @neuroendo.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Ready for kick-off at the International Congress of Neuroendocrinology in Nagoya, Japan. Looking forward to an exciting few days of science in a great venue 🧠 #ICN2026 @bsneuroendo.bsky.social
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Stage a main hall of ICN2026
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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
We're delighted Dr Szilvia Vas is the 2026 Michael Harbuz Prize winner. 🎉 "This award is a tremendous encouragement for my research" - @szilvia-vas.bsky.social Dr Vas will give a 30m lecture on the neurobiology of sleep and fertility at #NeuroendoCelebrate2026 this Sept. neuroendo.org.uk/Neu...
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Kate Ellacott @neuroendo.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Worth the trek in 38 degree heat 🥵 Beautiful Nara park.
Deer in Nara park between to columns with Japanese characters Japanese temple entrance
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Kate Ellacott @neuroendo.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Anyone going to #ICN2026 should check out Biovortex in Kyoto it is amazing 🤩
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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
We're delighted to announce Paula-Peace James-Okoro as the BSN 2026 Julia Buckingham Award prize winner. Paula will be presenting research on Endogenous GIP Attenuates Nausea-Related Avoidance Behaviours in Mice at #NeuroendoCelebrate2026. www.neuroendo.org.uk...
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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
2 weeks to register! Hear Prof Carlos Diéguez Gonzalez @cimususc.bsky.social, BSN's 2026 Alison Douglas Lecturer, speak on hypothalamic regulation at #NeuroendoCelebrate2026 this Sept. Register to hear from emerging scientists + celebrate 35 yrs of the BSN by 31 July: neuroendo.org.uk/Neu...
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Kate Ellacott @neuroendo.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Squeezing in a little tourist time in Tokyo ahead of #ICN2026 in Nagoya. Looking forward to seeing colleagues there @bsneuroendo.bsky.social
Kate smiling with a red Mario hat onKoi carp swimming in a pondA temple lantern with Japanese characters A Japanese temple entrance on a sunny day
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Mike Lehman @mikelehman.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Honored and excited to serve as President of FASEB! This is a pivotal time to champion scientific research and scientists at every career stage. The challenges are real, but so is the opportunity to strengthen the future of science. #StrongerTogether
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British Society for Neuroendocrinology @bsneuroendo.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
📢 Limited poster presentation slots reopened! Showcase your work + get feedback from senior scientists at our Early Career Researcher Meeting, #NeuroendoCelebrate2026 in Manchester, 2-3 Sept. Submissions close once all slots have been filled. SUBMIT: neuroendo.org.uk/Neu...
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Journal of Neuroendocrinology @jne-editor.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
"The major take away for me is that the essence of the peer review process is...to promote rigorous and good quality science." - @smm204.bsky.social Our Early Career Editorial Board is equipping emerging scientists with the tools to excel: www.neuroendo.org.uk... The next enrolment opens soon!
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