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Experimental Physiology @expphysiol.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Süeda Tunçak, Ayşen Çakır, Bülent Gören and Nevzat Kahveci (Bursa Uludag University) conduct an evaluation of metabolism-related molecules in rat model of autism spectrum disorders. 📖 buff.ly/NBYccLB

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The Physiological Society @physoc.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Today, we kick off our 150th year celebrations 🎉 For our anniversary, we have launched our 150 voices collection - a gallery of engaging member stories and Society heritage gems. 🗞️ Read our news story to find out more ⬇️ buff.ly/sYaWsDJ

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150 voices: Celebrating our members and their personal histories

Keep up to date with The Physiological Society’s news. Press releases, job openings, policy developments, conferences and other physiology news.

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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 · 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 · 21/11/2025

The EU-SABV COST Action strengthens SABV integration across in vitro and in vivo research — improving reproducibility and translational value. Because when research reflects everyone, science moves forward. #EUSABV #SABVinAction #ScientificRigor #Reproducibility @costprogramme.bsky.social

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

~Physiology Week 2025~ This year, we brought physiology into the breath, into awareness. We paused for a moment in our corridor; to slow down, notice, and feel. Feeling well is also a part of homeostasis. 🌿 #FindYourPotential #physiologyweek @physoc.bsky.social

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

It was the 50th year of Turkish Physiology Congress by Turkish Society of Physiological Sciences. 15 researchers from our department attended with 2 oral and 4 poster presentations. 🫶🏻

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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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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

It’s been a while.. but Id like to be included please 👩🏼‍🔬

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Event alert! 🚨 If you’re interested in whether animal vocalization is purely an expression of emotion or it carries complex message based properties, you should consider attending “The 4th Ultrasonic Vocalization Conference” which is FREE and ONLINE 🐀🦇🔊 Register here 🔗 ultrasonicvocalizations.net

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Main Page - Ultrasonic Vocalization Network

The 4th Conference on Ultrasonic Vocalization (USV) will be held in Nov 2025 - a key event for scientists exploring USVs, rodent communication, behavior, and neuroscience.

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Well.. the winter is around the corner, so I would say this seems enough for the rest of autumn 👀

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

We have five working groups to tackle our challenges and make research more inclusive. @drjodipawluski.bsky.social is the lead of WG5- communication, dissemination and outreach. I will be teaming up with her. There will be lots of learning and growing- I am lucky 🩷 #SABV #COST

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

If you’re: - already including SABV to your research, - interested of including but don’t know how, - curious of sex differences&similarities - a clinician, stake-holder or a policy maker that feels the need of including sex Please check out: www.cost.eu/actions/CA24... We are expanding!! 🫶🏻

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European Initiative to Enhance the Current SABV Policy in Preclinical Biomedical Research

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Yesterday was the first official meeting to kick-start the action. We gathered in Brussels, networked and made some key decisions. As our administrative officer says…HAPPY BIRTHDAY EU-SABV! 🩷 @jaricivana.bsky.social @costprogramme.bsky.social #SABV #COST

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

What is a COST Action, you may ask: - COST Actions are efficient networking tools. - COST provides funding for research coordination and capacity building. - COST doesn’t provide funding for research but pools researchers to achieve research results by networking. @costprogramme.bsky.social

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

@jaricivana.bsky.social our action chair- had this brilliant idea that there is a need of a broader network and brought everyone together to apply for a COST Action. Getting accepted for a COST Action was no easy job- acceptance rate is only 8%!! 😲 @costprogramme.bsky.social

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Meet the team of EU-SABV! This is a group of researchers with a special interest of including sex as a biological variable into their work. For the next 4 years, this team will work to enhance current SABV policy in preclinical research! #SABV @costprogramme.bsky.social @jaricivana.bsky.social

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Yesterday was the first official meeting to kick-start the action. We gathered in Brussels, networked and made some key decisions. As our administrative officer says…HAPPY BIRTHDAY CA24168! 🩷 @jaricivana.bsky.social @costprogramme.bsky.social

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

@jaricivana.bsky.social - our action chair- had this brilliant idea that there is a need of a broader network and brought everyone together to apply for a COST Action. Getting accepted for a COST Action was no easy job- acceptance rate is only 8%!! 😲 @costprogramme.bsky.social

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Oh you do have my attention @ibnsconnect.bsky.social 🤭 I love this part of the science 🩷 IBNS is a truly wonderful scientific community — supportive, inspiring, and full of wit!

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Me me me! I do want to join a panel. I work on rat models of ASD with a focus on metabolism and sex differences! 🐀

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

First day of my Erasmus visit at Nencki Institute started quite strong! Within the second hour of my arrival, I got to meet Prof Harold Varmus- 1989 Physiology/Medicine Nobel prize laureate 🤩 Is this how life is in Nencki? Or am I in a dream? Cant lie..look forward to day 2!

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

What’s behind our new study? 🧪 Using a rat model of autism, we showed sex-specific shifts in leptin, ghrelin & orexin! Findings highlight the need for sex-specific metabolic research in autism while suggesting a shared mechanism with eating disorders. @expphysiol.bsky.social #autism #SABV

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Thrilled to share that our paper “Evaluation of metabolism-related molecules in a rat model of autism spectrum disorders” is now published in @expphysiol.bsky.social 🎉 Huge thanks to my co-authors and mentors as well as the journal for their great support!! 🔗 doi.org/10.1113/EP09...

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Evaluation of metabolism‐related molecules in rat model of autism spectrum disorders

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental pathologies. Investigating both sexes is crucial for understanding sex-specific manifestations of ASD. This study aims to examine ASD-like behav....

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COST Academy @costacademy.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Starting the second week focused on Young researchers with a #COSTAcademy Leadership workshop. 🧑‍🔬 We got to engage in inspiring discussions with this amazing group. Thanks for the great insights and experiences of leadership roles by Indrek Heinla, Milorad Dragic, Neda Nikolovski and Olesia Kulyk. 👏

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Now I know the support of COST and have a newly formed network of (future) leaders 🩶

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

We had several exercises with one of them being what comes to our minds when we think about an inspirational leader..? My leader was @jaricivana.bsky.social! Thank you Dr Jaric for creating opportunities for early career researchers like myself. @costprogramme.bsky.social @costacademy.bsky.social

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Until now, being in a COST Action felt like something almost unreal. With the leadership training, I finally saw its reality and know what I need to do. On October 22, I’ll be back in Brussels for the kick off meeting of our action. Can’t wait to have the whole team together 🩶 #COST

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

We love supporting the next generation of scientists - thanx for joining us in Bradford! L-R "Pleasure to share my work" @manueljpuyer.bsky.social "Shout out to the BSN" @natthinan-up.bsky.social "Had an amazing time" @suedatuncak.bsky.social @fuhlig.bsky.social presenting for PhD student Carla

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

My fav session was by @denisebelsham.bsky.social Not for the science part only- she encouraged everyone one of us to #ShowUpAsYouAre Science isnt one path. Science prefers diversity. #BSNBradford2025 @bsneuroendo.bsky.social

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Had an amazing time at #BSNBradford2025 As I focus more on neuroendocrinology now..this was a great start point to see what is going on and meet fellow colleagues! @bsneuroendo.bsky.social

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

I was supposed to rest after my dissertation. So I checked my calendar, only to realise that August is the only time to submit 4 project proposals and 1 report before I leave for a conference, concert and workshop in early Sept and a month long research visit in late Sept 🥲 #autism #busypostdoc

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Thank you so much Dr Jaric! 🩷

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

It’s the end of an era. After 25years of being a student, I am ready for the next step 🩷 Here comes the doctor. #phdone #autism

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Pre thesis defence treatment in Edinburgh 🩵 Im fully reseted and going back home with a clear mind after months of hard work on my thesis. Soon to be PhDone 🩵

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Home 🏡 Not gonna lie..I missed the dark and the stars and the moon and well melatonin!! 🫠

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Another example is when the mother has limited resources of bedding material, it increases the anxiety and effects maternal care. This in turn has interesting effects on pups’ social play behaviour 🩷

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Then we had multiple talks on maternal care and how it affects the pups. I was aware of the behavioural effects of maternal separation on pups but wasnt aware of the effects on gut! 🩷

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

You look at social play behaviour and say oh yeah both sexes exhibit it on similar levels. But when you look deeper you see females have stimulation of OXT neurons in PVN whereas males have an inhibition and differences in NAc as well. Similar behaviour, different mechanisms 🤩🩷

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Take home messages from #IBNS2025; Not all rats enjoy playing as much and there are ‘popular’ ones. This makes some others feel left out and exhibit anxiety like behaviour. Not all controls are controls and individual differences should be carefully evaluated. Play behaviour is tricky 🤓🩷

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

“Fixing” the atypical ones, trying to fit everyone into the same box is a problem for autism is well. Different isnt inadequate. We will learn lot more once we cherish the differences 🩷 #autism #sexdifferences #IBNS2025

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

As usual, her points were clear and direct; ‘You cannot fix an oven with a refrigerator manual’. Having differences in sex doesnt mean one is normal and the other is not. Why are we so fixed on “atypical”, “unnatural” Variability is good and important. We need different.

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Not me fangirling over the legendary @liisagalea.bsky.social at #IBNS2025. Finally meeting her in person was my highlight of the event. Sorry midnight sun, sorry other people.

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

I am done 🩷 First of all, thank you to the person who showed up for my poster at 8am sharp. That is commitment. Secondly, thanks to TUBITAK for funding my travel so I could talk about my research! Had so many people to discuss that I didnt realise i was up for 150mins! 🫣 #IBNS2025 #autism

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Sueda Tuncak @suedatuncak.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Third meeting that is planned to be in Cape Town.. IBRO-2027 being in Cape Town was accelerating and made me think ohh its a once in a life time thingy. Then came the INSAR-2027 meeting in Cape Town Now here goes IBNS-2026 🙈 Hope I can get the same funding that got me to Tromso for Cape Town 🫶🏻

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