Eder Zavala
@ederzavala.bsky.social
Applied mathematician investigating endocrine rhythms • UKRI Future Leaders Fellow • Modelling stress, metabolism, fertility, sleep, inflammation, wearables • Immigrant 🇲🇽🇯🇵🇬🇧 • https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/eder-zavala/
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Eder Zavala
@ederzavala.bsky.social
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Mathematical modelling of the cross-talk interactions between the HPA axis and the renin-angiotensin system at The University of Manchester on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Mathematical modelling of the cross-talk interactions between the HPA axis and the renin-angiotensin system at The University of Manchester, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
🚨 New PhD alert! Thanks to our recent EU MSCA Doctoral Network award ENDOTRAIN, you can be part of Europe’s first doctoral network in digital endocrinology and help transform the diagnosis and management of adrenal disorders through cutting-edge digital tools.
www.findaphd.com/phds/project... (1/2)
www.findaphd.com/phds/project... (1/2)
🚨 The Gibbs lab at Manchester is advertising a PDRA and a Technician post (3 yrs). The project combines murine models of inflammatory disease with analysis of human samples to delineate how daily rhythms in glucocorticoids direct the anti-inflammatory potential of the immune system. (1/2)
Research Associate in Circadian Immunology:Oxford Road
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Post Doctoral Research Associate to join the Gibbs Lab, which studies the role of the circadian clock in regulating immunity.
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk
February 10, 2026 at 4:54 PM
🚨 The Gibbs lab at Manchester is advertising a PDRA and a Technician post (3 yrs). The project combines murine models of inflammatory disease with analysis of human samples to delineate how daily rhythms in glucocorticoids direct the anti-inflammatory potential of the immune system. (1/2)
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New publication for the CfTB!
Time of day of cardiac surgery and postoperative outcomes in the UK: a secondary analysis of linked national datasets
associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/VKP7YS...
Time of day of cardiac surgery and postoperative outcomes in the UK: a secondary analysis of linked national datasets
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Time of day of cardiac surgery and postoperative outcomes in the UK: a secondary analysis of linked national datasets
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February 2, 2026 at 4:31 PM
New publication for the CfTB!
Time of day of cardiac surgery and postoperative outcomes in the UK: a secondary analysis of linked national datasets
associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/VKP7YS...
Time of day of cardiac surgery and postoperative outcomes in the UK: a secondary analysis of linked national datasets
associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/VKP7YS...
🚨 Last week to apply! The PDRA will lead on projects modelling the mechanisms behind hormonal rhythm misalignment. Ideal for a candidate with a background in mathematics, physics, computer science or similar. Deadline is 6th Feb. www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Research Associate Mathematical Biomedicine:Oxford Road
The applicant should have experience with mathematical modelling using ODEs and/or DDEs, parameter estimation methods and HPC simulations. The applicant should be familiar with dynamical systems theory, network analysis and Bayesian inference frameworks.
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk
February 2, 2026 at 10:44 AM
🚨 Last week to apply! The PDRA will lead on projects modelling the mechanisms behind hormonal rhythm misalignment. Ideal for a candidate with a background in mathematics, physics, computer science or similar. Deadline is 6th Feb. www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
ENDOTRAIN Doctoral Network (MSCA DN): 19 fully funded PhD positions in digital endocrinology, adrenal disorders, AI and wearable health technology: www.findaphd.com/phds/program...
FindAPhD : ENDOTRAIN Doctoral Network (MSCA DN): 19 fully funded PhD positions in digital endocrinology, adrenal disorders, AI and wearable health technology at University of Bergen
Apply for a PhD: ENDOTRAIN Doctoral Network (MSCA DN): 19 fully funded PhD positions in digital endocrinology, adrenal disorders, AI and wearable health technology at University of Bergen
www.findaphd.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:45 PM
ENDOTRAIN Doctoral Network (MSCA DN): 19 fully funded PhD positions in digital endocrinology, adrenal disorders, AI and wearable health technology: www.findaphd.com/phds/program...
What could possible go wrong... Palantir, an American tech giant best known for its work with US defence and intelligence agencies, also works in the UK where it won a £330 million contract to develop data platforms that integrate information held across separate NHS trusts.
ICE agents are using an app developed by Palantir that draws on the health records of millions of Americans to find and detain illegal immigrants
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
January 28, 2026 at 2:22 PM
What could possible go wrong... Palantir, an American tech giant best known for its work with US defence and intelligence agencies, also works in the UK where it won a £330 million contract to develop data platforms that integrate information held across separate NHS trusts.
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Reward as drive reduction, the return!
This opinion piece on the explanatory and unifying power of the homeostatic reinforcement learning framework is amazingly accessible, despite its technical nature, and extremely insightful 👏
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
1/2
This opinion piece on the explanatory and unifying power of the homeostatic reinforcement learning framework is amazingly accessible, despite its technical nature, and extremely insightful 👏
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
1/2
January 27, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Reward as drive reduction, the return!
This opinion piece on the explanatory and unifying power of the homeostatic reinforcement learning framework is amazingly accessible, despite its technical nature, and extremely insightful 👏
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
1/2
This opinion piece on the explanatory and unifying power of the homeostatic reinforcement learning framework is amazingly accessible, despite its technical nature, and extremely insightful 👏
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
1/2
Productive time in Bergen for the kickstart of the ENDOTRAIN doctoral network. A EU Horizon Marie Curie funded consortium to revolutionise Digital Endocrinology.
January 23, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Productive time in Bergen for the kickstart of the ENDOTRAIN doctoral network. A EU Horizon Marie Curie funded consortium to revolutionise Digital Endocrinology.
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Shift the govt wants at UKRI - and its new CEO wants - already in evidence as it pauses some funding calls.
UKRI says it is in a "period of transition" after spending review, as it aligns more funding to "national priorities" and economic growth.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
UKRI says it is in a "period of transition" after spending review, as it aligns more funding to "national priorities" and economic growth.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
UKRI pauses several funding calls amid priorities shake-up - Research Professional News
“Period of transition” at funding agency sees some Medical Research Council funding opportunities on hiatus
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Shift the govt wants at UKRI - and its new CEO wants - already in evidence as it pauses some funding calls.
UKRI says it is in a "period of transition" after spending review, as it aligns more funding to "national priorities" and economic growth.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
UKRI says it is in a "period of transition" after spending review, as it aligns more funding to "national priorities" and economic growth.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Worth reading the full transcript of Mark Carney’s speech. It’s time we stop living within a lie.
www.weforum.org/stories/2026...
www.weforum.org/stories/2026...
Davos 2026: Special address by Mark Carney, PM of Canada
Canadian PM Mark Carney stressed the end of the rules-based international order and urged middle powers to act together to counter the great power rivalry.
www.weforum.org
January 21, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Worth reading the full transcript of Mark Carney’s speech. It’s time we stop living within a lie.
www.weforum.org/stories/2026...
www.weforum.org/stories/2026...
🚨 Job alert! Looking for a postdoc to lead on projects modelling the mechanisms behind hormonal rhythm misalignment. Ideal for a candidate with a background in mathematics, physics, computer science or similar. Application deadline is 6th Feb. Full details:
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Research Associate Mathematical Biomedicine:Oxford Road
The applicant should have experience with mathematical modelling using ODEs and/or DDEs, parameter estimation methods and HPC simulations. The applicant should be familiar with dynamical systems theory, network analysis and Bayesian inference frameworks.
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk
January 9, 2026 at 4:27 PM
🚨 Job alert! Looking for a postdoc to lead on projects modelling the mechanisms behind hormonal rhythm misalignment. Ideal for a candidate with a background in mathematics, physics, computer science or similar. Application deadline is 6th Feb. Full details:
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
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1. Apply for one of the positions below (lab or theory) by Jan 18th
2. Learn interdisc skills and discover cool new things about how mitochondria move and socialise
3. Explore some of Norway's beautiful nature (both the below, Rundemanen and Gullfjellet, <10km from work)
2. Learn interdisc skills and discover cool new things about how mitochondria move and socialise
3. Explore some of Norway's beautiful nature (both the below, Rundemanen and Gullfjellet, <10km from work)
January 9, 2026 at 8:02 AM
1. Apply for one of the positions below (lab or theory) by Jan 18th
2. Learn interdisc skills and discover cool new things about how mitochondria move and socialise
3. Explore some of Norway's beautiful nature (both the below, Rundemanen and Gullfjellet, <10km from work)
2. Learn interdisc skills and discover cool new things about how mitochondria move and socialise
3. Explore some of Norway's beautiful nature (both the below, Rundemanen and Gullfjellet, <10km from work)
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EJE Rising Stars Reviewer Board and Mentorship Programme - now open for applications!
Apply now 👉 www.ese-hormones.org/about-us/gov...
Deadline: Friday 16 January, 2026
Apply now 👉 www.ese-hormones.org/about-us/gov...
Deadline: Friday 16 January, 2026
January 5, 2026 at 3:44 PM
EJE Rising Stars Reviewer Board and Mentorship Programme - now open for applications!
Apply now 👉 www.ese-hormones.org/about-us/gov...
Deadline: Friday 16 January, 2026
Apply now 👉 www.ese-hormones.org/about-us/gov...
Deadline: Friday 16 January, 2026
🚨 New PhD alert! Thanks to our recent EU MSCA Doctoral Network award ENDOTRAIN, you can be part of Europe’s first doctoral network in digital endocrinology and help transform the diagnosis and management of adrenal disorders through cutting-edge digital tools.
www.findaphd.com/phds/project... (1/2)
www.findaphd.com/phds/project... (1/2)
Mathematical modelling of the cross-talk interactions between the HPA axis and the renin-angiotensin system at The University of Manchester on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Mathematical modelling of the cross-talk interactions between the HPA axis and the renin-angiotensin system at The University of Manchester, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
🚨 New PhD alert! Thanks to our recent EU MSCA Doctoral Network award ENDOTRAIN, you can be part of Europe’s first doctoral network in digital endocrinology and help transform the diagnosis and management of adrenal disorders through cutting-edge digital tools.
www.findaphd.com/phds/project... (1/2)
www.findaphd.com/phds/project... (1/2)
A lovely commentary on our latest paper where we challenged the notion of the popular Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) as a response to awakening:
"That which we call cortisol awakening response, by any other word would smell as sweet" doi.org/10.1093/brai...
"That which we call cortisol awakening response, by any other word would smell as sweet" doi.org/10.1093/brai...
December 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
A lovely commentary on our latest paper where we challenged the notion of the popular Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) as a response to awakening:
"That which we call cortisol awakening response, by any other word would smell as sweet" doi.org/10.1093/brai...
"That which we call cortisol awakening response, by any other word would smell as sweet" doi.org/10.1093/brai...
Behind the Alan Turing building hosting the Department of Mathematics at @manchester.ac.uk
December 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Behind the Alan Turing building hosting the Department of Mathematics at @manchester.ac.uk
Great few days at Cambridge Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences scoping meeting on computation, modelling, and statistical analysis of physiological and clinical brain signals for real-time classification and prediction. Here’s Belinda presenting her poster!
www.newton.ac.uk/event/ooew10/
www.newton.ac.uk/event/ooew10/
December 4, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Great few days at Cambridge Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences scoping meeting on computation, modelling, and statistical analysis of physiological and clinical brain signals for real-time classification and prediction. Here’s Belinda presenting her poster!
www.newton.ac.uk/event/ooew10/
www.newton.ac.uk/event/ooew10/
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The human brain goes through distinct phases in life, with turning points at ages 9, 32, 66 & 83, scientists have revealed.
~4,000 people up to the age of 90 had scans to reveal the connections between their brain cells.
We "peak" in our early 30s ...
🧪🧠 #neuroskyence
www.bbc.com/news/article...
~4,000 people up to the age of 90 had scans to reveal the connections between their brain cells.
We "peak" in our early 30s ...
🧪🧠 #neuroskyence
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Four pivotal ages in your brain's development revealed in new scientific study
Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death.
www.bbc.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The human brain goes through distinct phases in life, with turning points at ages 9, 32, 66 & 83, scientists have revealed.
~4,000 people up to the age of 90 had scans to reveal the connections between their brain cells.
We "peak" in our early 30s ...
🧪🧠 #neuroskyence
www.bbc.com/news/article...
~4,000 people up to the age of 90 had scans to reveal the connections between their brain cells.
We "peak" in our early 30s ...
🧪🧠 #neuroskyence
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Looking forward to contribute to this event in Cambridge. We will discuss computational and statistical frameworks for processing physiological and clinical data, emphasising predictive accuracy and clinical interpretability. Talks will be streamed so you can tune in. www.newton.ac.uk/event/ooew10/
Scoping meeting: Computation, modelling, and statistical analysis of physiological and clinical brain signals for real-time classification and prediction - Isaac Newton Institute
Shaping the future of real-time physiological and brain signal analysis — from mathematical models to bedside applications. This scoping meeting brings...
www.newton.ac.uk
November 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Looking forward to contribute to this event in Cambridge. We will discuss computational and statistical frameworks for processing physiological and clinical data, emphasising predictive accuracy and clinical interpretability. Talks will be streamed so you can tune in. www.newton.ac.uk/event/ooew10/
Very excited to join the Manchester CfBT and collaborate on multidisciplinary projects ranging from cellular timers and circadian clocks to human physiology and health.
The CfBT welcomes Eder Zavala @ederzavala.bsky.social as a new PI! Eder is a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow; his group’s research lies at the interface of mathematics, physiology, and medicine, using quantitative models and data-driven approaches to reveal how hormonal dynamics shape human health.
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Very excited to join the Manchester CfBT and collaborate on multidisciplinary projects ranging from cellular timers and circadian clocks to human physiology and health.
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The next event in our seminar series is on Weds 26th November at 2pm. Presented by
@ederzavala.bsky.social hosted by Prof Timothy Brown of Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
@ederzavala.bsky.social hosted by Prof Timothy Brown of Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
November 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The next event in our seminar series is on Weds 26th November at 2pm. Presented by
@ederzavala.bsky.social hosted by Prof Timothy Brown of Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
@ederzavala.bsky.social hosted by Prof Timothy Brown of Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
We need to speak out more about the realities of immigration and added value that we as immigrants bring to the country. It is vital to counteract misinformation, and if statistical evidence won't cut it, anecdotical evidence may.
‘Death by a thousand cuts’: the people who could face deportation under Reform
‘Death by a thousand cuts’: the people who could face deportation under Reform
As party’s rise fuels fears over future visa rules, people share how the lives they have built are in jeopardy
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
We need to speak out more about the realities of immigration and added value that we as immigrants bring to the country. It is vital to counteract misinformation, and if statistical evidence won't cut it, anecdotical evidence may.
Last few days to apply for these 2 fully funded PhD positions in my new group @manchester.ac.uk! Deadline this Saturday 15th Nov.
🚨 I’ve got some exciting news! I have two PhD positions available in my group to advance Digital Endocrinology at @manchester.ac.uk Please help disseminate widely (application deadline 15th Nov):
1. Modelling hormonal dynamics in the human HPA axis.
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
(1/2)
1. Modelling hormonal dynamics in the human HPA axis.
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
(1/2)
(EPSRC CASE) Modelling hormonal dynamics in the human HPA axis at The University of Manchester on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - (EPSRC CASE) Modelling hormonal dynamics in the human HPA axis at The University of Manchester, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Last few days to apply for these 2 fully funded PhD positions in my new group @manchester.ac.uk! Deadline this Saturday 15th Nov.
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📢 NEW early view article!
Chronic circadian disruption in female mice induces a long-term alteration of the preovulatory LH surge. 🐁
Authors: Simonneaux M, Simonneaux V.
onlinelibrary.wiley....
Chronic circadian disruption in female mice induces a long-term alteration of the preovulatory LH surge. 🐁
Authors: Simonneaux M, Simonneaux V.
onlinelibrary.wiley....
November 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
📢 NEW early view article!
Chronic circadian disruption in female mice induces a long-term alteration of the preovulatory LH surge. 🐁
Authors: Simonneaux M, Simonneaux V.
onlinelibrary.wiley....
Chronic circadian disruption in female mice induces a long-term alteration of the preovulatory LH surge. 🐁
Authors: Simonneaux M, Simonneaux V.
onlinelibrary.wiley....
Autumn colours in Birmingham.
November 4, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Autumn colours in Birmingham.
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Apart from the AI junk part… the notion that one should not offer a potential mechanistic explanation for an observation, without first spending years & (unavailable) $$ trying to test possibilities before sharing the observation with others (who may be better equipped to investigate the mechanism)…
Nature suggests you use their "Manuscript Adviser" bot to get advice before submitting
I uploaded the classic Watson & Crick paper about DNA structure, and the Adviser had this to say about one of the greatest paper endings of the century:
I uploaded the classic Watson & Crick paper about DNA structure, and the Adviser had this to say about one of the greatest paper endings of the century:
November 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Apart from the AI junk part… the notion that one should not offer a potential mechanistic explanation for an observation, without first spending years & (unavailable) $$ trying to test possibilities before sharing the observation with others (who may be better equipped to investigate the mechanism)…