Fantastic CNE turnout at #ICN2026 in Nagoya, Japan! It was wonderful to see so many CNE members attending, presenting their research and connecting with colleagues from around the world! A big thank you to the organisers, presenters, and everyone who helped make the meeting such a success.

Congratulations to Drs Rebecca Lord (@rebecca-lord.bsky.social) and Jamie McQuillan on being selected and presenting their research at #ICN2026 in Nagoya!

The gang’s all here! 🎉🍻🥂 If you know anyone working in the neuroendocrinology field, you will recognize them from the opening reception in Nagoya at #ICN2026. The most collaborative, friendly and brilliant community! 🧠🌟💯 @infneuroendo.bsky.social @paneuroendo.bsky.social @bsneuroendo.bsky.social

Prof Dave Grattan @prolactinguy.bsky.social presented "Prolactin regulation of kisspeptin and hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis" at the 5th World Conference of Kisspeptin in Nagoya, Japan. For more about this work: lnkd.in/e-mpJMw7 #kisspeptin2026 #kisspeptin #ICN2026 @infneuroendo.bsky.social

🚨NEW CNE PAPER 👶 A prolactin-receptive neural circuit drives maternal interactions with pups in mice @science.org doi.org/10.1126/scia...

A prolactin-receptive neural circuit drives maternal interactions with pups in mice

A prolactin-sensitive MPOA-VTA pathway supports maternal care by motivating a mother to interact with newborn offspring.

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So honoured to be a part of this spectacular neuroendocrine symposium at #ENDO2026! Power to the basic scientists who are moving the needle forward. Drs @zane-andrews.bsky.social and Greg Anderson, and Richard McCosh for organizing with Jose Donato Chairing. Superstars 💯🌟🙌🏻 @infneuroendo.bsky.social

Congratulations to Anita Clark from the Georgescu Lab and Kleff Tan from the Anderson Lab who were selected to present at the recent Otago Medical School Research Society (OMSRS) Summer Student Awards 🧬

NEW CNE PAPER 🚨🧠 Arcuate nucleus‐specific progesterone receptor knockdown in female mice is sufficient to induce PCOS‐like hyperactivity in the reproductive axis - Glendining - 2026 - Journal of Neuroendocrinology @jne-editor.bsky.social #PCOS #progesterone onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Mammalian reproductive function is dependent upon gonadal steroid hormone feedback within the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal (HPG) axis. In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), impaired progesterone (P4....

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Dr Jamie McQuillan recently contributed to a paper published in Endocrinology titled "Robust serotonin activation of the kisspeptin GnRH pulse generator in male and female mice" 🧠 Check it out below! academic.oup.com/endo/article...

Robust serotonin activation of the kisspeptin GnRH pulse generator in male and female mice

Abstract. Serotonin neurons are thought to exert a modulatory influence on the secretion of the gonadotropin hormones in mammals, but their mechanism of ac

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🚨NEW CNE PAPER 🐀 Electrophysiological recording of hypothalamic brain regions in vivo using the transpharyngeal surgical approach in the rat - Ludwig - 2026 - Journal of Neuroendocrinology - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... @jne-editor.bsky.social

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Transpharyngeal (ventral) surgery in urethane-anaesthetised rats allows in vivo electrophysiological recording and/or imaging from superficial hypothalamic brain regions and from the pituitary gland....

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The CNE recently held our annual PhD Prize competition. Congratulations to Phoebe Adler who took home the trophy! We were fortunate to have Prof Julie Bakker from the University of Liège attend as our CNE lecturer. Thank you for coming all the way from Belgium Julie!

Congratulations to Dr Aline Boer and A/Prof Mike Garratt who recently received funding from the BMS Tairanga Fund. The Tairanga Fund is designed to uplift high value research within the Division of Health Sciences

New call for papers for Special Issue on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), to share emerging ideas on the role of neuroendocrine dysfunction in PCOS. We invite submissions on melanocortin biology and clinical applications. Deadline 31.7.26 More: onlinelibrary.wiley....

🚨NEW CNE PAPER 🔥 Androgen actions in metabolic tissues in polycystic ovary syndrome #androgens #PCOS #liver #fat #muscle academic.oup.com/endo/article...

Androgen actions in metabolic tissues in polycystic ovary syndrome

Abstract. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive disorder characterized by irregular ovulation, cyst-like follicles on the ovaries, and

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Be sure to come along to this public lecture by Professor Julie Bakker. March 9, 4pm, Barnett Lecture Theatre, Dunedin Hospital.

🚨NEW CNE PAPER 🤰 Distinct macronutrient ratios optimize offspring survival, growth, and maternal glucose tolerance across mouse reproduction | PNAS www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/... @pnas.org #pregnancy #macronutrients #diet #protein #development

🚨NEW CNE PAPER ✂️ Sterilization and contraception increase lifespan across vertebrates - Garratt - Nature #sterilization #contraception #aging #longevity #reproduction @natureportfolio.nature.com @nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Sterilization and contraception increase lifespan across vertebrates

Nature - Data collected from zoos and aquariums worldwide show that hormonal contraception or permanent surgical sterilization in mammals increase life expectancy, with different mechanisms in...

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🚨NEW CNE PAPER Kisspeptin and early pregnancy: Insights from animal models into hormonal regulation and miscarriage - Decourt - Journal of Neuroendocrinology - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #kisspeptin #miscarriage #pregnancy #hormones #animalmodels

<em>Journal of Neuroendocrinology</em> | BSN Journal | Wiley Online Library

Miscarriage, defined as spontaneous pregnancy loss before 20 weeks of gestation, affects 10–15% of pregnancies in women under 30, rising to over 50% in women over 45. Implantation failure and early p....

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Want to hear about some of the outreach the CNE does? Have a look at this great article involving @georgesculab.bsky.social & @joeyipcne44.bsky.social 🧠 dailyencourager.co.nz/taking-scien...

Taking science beyond the lab

What's in a name? When it comes to the Centre for Neuroendocrinology, quite a lot. The University of Otago research centre investigates how the brain controls reproduction, stress, metabolism, body we...

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🚨NEW CNE PAPER 🧠 Plasticity and neuromodulation of neuroendocrine nerve terminals - Iremonger - Journal of Neuroendocrinology - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @jne-editor.bsky.social @kj-iremonger.bsky.social #plasticity #terminals #neuroendocrine

<em>Journal of Neuroendocrinology</em> | BSN Journal | Wiley Online Library

Hypothalamic neuroendocrine neurons control diverse homeostatic functions that are essential for survival. While the cell bodies of these neurons are widely distributed, the nerve terminals converge ...

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Kisspeptin and early pregnancy: Insights from animal models into hormonal regulation and miscarriage. Decourt C, Heads K. Read the new early view article: onlinelibrary.wiley....

🚨NEW CNE PAPER 🧬 Forebrain AR deletion restores PR expression but not reproduction in prenatally androgenised female mice academic.oup.com/endo/article... @endocrinesociety.bsky.social #progesterone #PCOS #hypothalamus #androgens

Great to see @cneotago.bsky.social secure research centre funding for another four years! www.otago.ac.nz/news/newsroo...

Recently, high school students joined us at the CNE as part of the Brain Bee 2025 programme. Students got hands on experience using research techniques that we employ in our daily research Thank you to BrainSTEM Otago and the Neurological Foundation for supporting this day!

Super proud of my MSc student being selected for the MediRay symposium talk at MedSci2025 Christchurch @cneotago.bsky.social

My team showcasing our research findings at MedSci2025, Christchurch @cneotago.bsky.social @universityofotago.bsky.social

We had a great seminar last week from @prolactinguy.bsky.social who talked to us about achieving impact from fundamental biomedical research with the ongoing changes to funding in Aotearoa

Very humbled to receive the Julia Buckingham Award by @bsneuroendo.bsky.social. Grateful to BSN for all the support over my PhD and also thanks to my incredible mentors @cneotago.bsky.social! Excited for more brain health and menopause research as a postdoc with @zuloagalab.bsky.social very soon 🥳

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Final talk of the day is the Julia Buckingham Award talk by @celinecamon.bsky.social, a prize celebrating an outstanding (Very) Early Career Researcher & her PhD work on #Menopausal Hormone Therapy and DHED & highlighting the support we've provided to help build an exciting career! #BSNbradford2025

Register for #BSNBradford2025 and watch Teodora Georgescu speak on: Establishing a model to investigate respiratory changes during pregnancy using radiotelemetry at our Selected ECR Oral Communications session. Register by 15 Aug: bsnbradford2025.oa-e...

It was great to have Prof Dan Bernard from McGill University visit the @cneotago.bsky.social and talk about his research on FSH.