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Northumbria University Neuromuscular Function @nuneurofunc.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Our group member @jandrushko.bsky.social, a co-author on this work, is a member of the ENIGMA Stroke recovery group and this is the latest work from this international collaboration. #AcademicSky #science #research

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Northumbria University Neuromuscular Function @nuneurofunc.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

📢Publication Alert📢 One of our incredible students has done it again! Please check this one out, it's a great study. Neurophysiology across the menstrual cycle. #AcademicSky #AcademkcSkyUK #Science #Research @northumbriauni.bsky.social

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Northumbria University Neuromuscular Function @nuneurofunc.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

And now the final presentation from our group at @northumbriauni.bsky.social is @paul-ansdell.bsky.social presenting his work titled Hormone therapy attenuates menopause related impairments in cortical neuroplasticity at @ecssofficial.bsky.social in Rimini, Italy 🇮🇹

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Northumbria University Neuromuscular Function @nuneurofunc.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Penultimate presentation from our group at @northumbriauni.bsky.social is @elisanedelec.bsky.social presenting her work on knee extensior neuromuscular function across the menstrual cycle at @ecssofficial.bsky.social in Rimini, Italy 🇮🇹

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Northumbria University Neuromuscular Function @nuneurofunc.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Next up from our group at @northumbriauni.bsky.social is @jandrushko.bsky.social presenting work on the contribution of the reticulospinal tract to concentric, Isometric, and eccentric muscle actions at @ecssofficial.bsky.social in Rimini, Italy 🇮🇹

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TMSMultiLab @tmsmultilab.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

At our last meeting @jandrushko.bsky.social & Jason DeFreitas introduced the physiology & physics of #EMG & how to get optimal signals. They stressed the importance of: * setting up a low-noise lab * consistent electrode placement * digital filtering * amplitude normalisation A really useful talk!

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Northumbria University Neuromuscular Function @nuneurofunc.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Next up from our group at @northumbriauni.bsky.social is Dr Luca Angius givin a talk titled Non-invasive brain stimulation: Implications for exercise science research and application for physical and mental health at @ecssofficial.bsky.social in Rimini, Italy 🇮🇹

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Northumbria University Neuromuscular Function @nuneurofunc.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Second up from our group from @northumbriauni.bsky.social is @padraig-spillane.bsky.social presenting his work titled Contraction intensity-specific fluctuations in motor unit behaviour across the menstrual cycle at @ecssofficial.bsky.social in Rimini, Italy 🇮🇹

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Northumbria University Neuromuscular Function @nuneurofunc.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

First up from our group at @northumbriauni.bsky.social is Elisa Pastorio discussing Sex differences in durability during cycling exercise at @ecssofficial.bsky.social in Rimini, Italy 🇮🇹

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Northumbria University Neuromuscular Function @nuneurofunc.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

@paul-ansdell.bsky.social and Luca Angius, PI's in our group presenting their work to interested parties at the UK Sensorimotor Conference in Oxford #AcademicSky

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Northumbria University Neuromuscular Function @nuneurofunc.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Postdoc @elisanedelec.bsky.social presenting her work at the Women's Sport and Wellbeing Interdisciplinary Research Theme Conference at @northumbriauni.bsky.social

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Northumbria University Neuromuscular Function @nuneurofunc.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

@padraig-spillane.bsky.social presenting his work examining the relationship between simple reaction time and intracortical facilitation across the menstrual cycle at the Women's Sport and Wellbeing Interdisciplinary Research Theme Conference at @NorthumbriaUni.bsky.social

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Northumbria University Neuromuscular Function @nuneurofunc.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

These are open rank postings. At the end of the 3 year fellowship you're roll into your normal academic position at your respective rank/grade.

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Northumbria University Neuromuscular Function @nuneurofunc.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Join us at Northumbria University as a Vice Chancellor Fellow! Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation work4.northumbria.ac.uk#en/sites/CX_... Psychology work4.northumbria.ac.uk#en/sites/CX_...

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Northumbria University @northumbriauni.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Congratulations to Northumbria's Professor Glyn Howatson, who has been appointed as Deputy Chair of sub-panel 24 (Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism) for the 2029 Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment. www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/new...

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Northumbria Professor appointed as REF sub-panel Deputy Chair

Northumbria University’s Professor Glyn Howatson will be playing a key role in the next national assessment of research quality across UK universities, it has been announced today.

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Padraig Spillane @padraig-spillane.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Had a great time at the Women's Nutrition and Physiology symposium at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social today. Some fascinating talks and discussions througout the day. I also enjoyed presenting a poster of some data from my first PhD study on neurophysiology across the menstrual cycle

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Justin W. Andrushko @jandrushko.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Yesterday I had the pleasure to speak with several people living with knee osteoarthritis over at the @healthworks.bsky.social charity in Newcastle upon Tyne. This was an incredible discussion that is going to directly impact my future research in this area. #AcademicSky #AcademicSkyUK

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Justin W. Andrushko @jandrushko.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

🚨Publication Alert🚨 This was a really challenging study and despite the end result being low n with mostly null findings, we still saw value in getting this out there! Congratulations to JC Carr for leading this effort! doi.org/10.14814/phy... #AcademicSky #AcademicSkyUK

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Northumbria University Neuromuscular Function @nuneurofunc.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Poster presentation as part of @tmsmultilab.bsky.social's TMS@40 event. A great consortium working to advance the field of TMS research in Birmingham 🇬🇧.

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Paul Ansdell @paul-ansdell.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Enjoyed having Dr Emma Cowley and Dr Kelly McNulty present their ‘Invisible Sportswomen’ research at our department seminar today. I forgot to take a photo, so go and read their latest paper instead! journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal...

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Northumbria University Neuromuscular Function @nuneurofunc.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Some amazing work from one of our group members being highlighted here!

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Paul Ansdell @paul-ansdell.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Two very enjoyable days at #BBEP2024 thank you to the @physoc.bsky.social for putting on a great event! Here supporting Elisa Pastorio, who presented our collaborative work on sex differences in durability 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

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Paul Ansdell @paul-ansdell.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Read the study protocol for our interdisciplinary research into female veteran brain health - more to follow! 🧠 journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

Female Brain and Endocrinological Research-Veteran (FemBER-Vet) study: A study protocol for identifying endocrinological, lifestyle and psychosocial determinants of brain health outcomes in female veterans for future intervention success

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International Multisensory Research Forum @imrf.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Hello pals! I knooow, it's only December, but who else is already getting excited for July? 🙋🙋‍♀️ I'm sure it's because of IMRF, and not the sun and the long days, amirite? 🥰 Abstract submissions opens in January 2025 For more key dates and deets, check out our website imrf2025.sciencesconf.org

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Northumbria University Neuromuscular Function @nuneurofunc.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Emma has been amazing over the past several years, and we are thrilled to retain her as a postdoc, continuing her great work with Prof Glyn Howatson!

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Northumbria University Neuromuscular Function @nuneurofunc.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

🎊PhD Viva Success🎊 Congratulations to Dr Emma Squires for successfully defending her PhD thesis! Examiners: Dr Tom Clifford Dr Penny Rumbold Primary supervisor: Prof Glyn Howatson @northumbriauni.bsky.social

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Northumbria University Neuromuscular Function @nuneurofunc.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

A micro-podcast covering some of our group's work published earlier this year in the Journal of Neurophysiology jneurophysiol.podbean.com/e/jnp-micro-... #AcademicSky #UKAcademics

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Northumbria University Neuromuscular Function @nuneurofunc.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Congratulations to Dr Oliver Hayman for successfully passing his PhD Viva! He has been a star in our group over the past several years and is now a postdoc at the University of Glasgow. Photo (L➡️R): Eduardo Martinez-Valdes Dr Oliver Hayman Supervisor Dr Stuart Goodall #UKAcademic #AcademicSky

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Northumbria University Neuromuscular Function @nuneurofunc.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

🚨New Research paper🚨 Gamified Practice Improves Paretic Arm Motor Behavior in Individuals With Stroke Led by @crubino.bsky.social, @lboyd47.bsky.social at UBC & co-authored by @jandrushko.bsky.social from our group at @northumbriauni.bsky.social 🇬🇧 UK 🇬🇧 🤝 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 #UKAcademics #AcademicSky

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