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The IUPS is a global union that brings together national physiological societies from around the world.
Save the date! The 2026 IUPS Beacon meeting will be held Sept 15–16 in Okazaki, Japan, co-hosted by NIPS. Titled “Physiology Ahead: Orchestration of Multiple Organ Systems,” this focused, interactive meeting supports early-career researchers. More info soon!
January 23, 2026 at 3:52 PM
While 2029 may seem far off, it will arrive sooner than we expect!

The dates for the next IUPS Congress are officially set: July 6–9, 2029, in Kobe, Japan. Be sure to save the date for this important global gathering of physiologists and an unparalleled opportunity to share your research!
January 19, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Call for Nominations! The IUPS Academy seeks nominations for 30 new Fellows (FIUPS), celebrating excellence in physiology since 2021. Deadline: March 15, 2026. Learn more: www.iups.org/academy
January 14, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Season's Greetings from the IUPS President and Executive Committee! Best wishes for the holiday season!
December 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Physiologists worldwide are making discoveries that change how we understand life — from cells to whole organisms. At IUPS, we’re proud to support a global community advancing physiology.
What question is inspiring your work right now?
#IUPS #Physiology #ScienceCommunity #LifeSciences
December 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Chilean Society of Physiology – 40th Annual Meeting
📅 4-7 November 2025
📍 Hippocampus Resort, Viña del Mar, Chile
October 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
IUPS proudly supported the Early Career Academic Conference held with the Nigerian Physiology Conference in Lagos (Sept 12–14, 2025), encouraging over 100 young scientists to participate and connect. Congrats to the organizers and all early-career researchers! #IUPS #Physiology
October 22, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Art, music, dance and other creative activities may boost your brain health. What hobby will you pick up to stay healthy? Read more from Nature Communications https://ow.ly/3i4V50X8HhO #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪
October 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
📅 Save the Date!
Join the 2026 International Congress of Physiological Sciences (ICPS2026) hosted by CAPS 🎉
🗓 Oct 16–18, 2026 | 📍 Beijing
Theme: Centenary Journey, New Voyage
Celebrate 100 years of CAPS and the future of physiology!
October 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🎉 Congratulations on a successful student-led physiology conference in Lahore, Pakistan! With 300 trainees, dual scientific & “Physiology Quest” streams, and support from IUPS and Prof. Wray, the event inspired nationwide enthusiasm and showcased remarkable student initiative. #IUPS
October 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM
📢 Join us in Rosario, Argentina 🇦🇷 for the 2025 SAFIS Congress!
🧠 Cutting-edge physiology, innovative teaching, and global collaboration await.
📅 Oct 22–24, 2025
📍 College of Biochemistry & Pharmacy, Rosario
🔗 Learn more: www.iups.org/event/argent...

#SAFIS2025 #IUPS #Physiology
October 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Thanks to all the folks who came to my presentation this morning, always fun to talk about blood metabolism in birds! 🐦🦠 #IUPS2025
(And thanks to #KeniaCBicego for the picture ! ☺️)
September 14, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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🎉 Honoured to have delivered the Ernst Knobil Distinguished Lecture! Huge thanks to Ludmila Filaretova for the warm and thoughtful introduction, and to everyone who joined—your energy made it unforgettable! So excited about the bright future of integrative physiology! 🚀 #IUPS #GnRH #Cognition
September 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
📢 IUPS/AAPS Research Grant – Call for Reviewers! 📢
Seeking experienced international reviewers for early-career African physiologist grant proposals. 4–6 proposals sent by late Oct; 4 weeks to review. Apply here: forms.gle/SciTDju7kWnA...
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October 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Apply now for the IUPS Early Stage Faculty Prizes! Open to physiologists within 10 years of a PhD and 7 years of a faculty post (extensions allowed for verified career breaks). Details: www.iups.org/academy/awards
Awards - IUPS
IUPS Awards IUPS is offering lecture awards for established researchers (presented as named lectures at the IUPS congresses) and travel awards primarily for physiologists in an early phase of their ca...
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September 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Reminder: IUPS Julie Chan Prize & Early-Stage-Faculty Prizes: applications for 2025 are now open!

www.iups.org/iups/awards/
Early-Stage Faculty Prizes: deadline to Submit is September 30!
Julie Chan Prize: deadline to Submit is October 15!
September 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
IUPS 2025 closed after 4 days of cutting-edge science in Frankfurt, with 1,500 participants from 70 countries. Thanks to all who made it a success! See you in 2029 in Kobe, Japan!
#IUPS2025 #Physiology #ScienceCommunity #GlobalScience #Kobe2029
September 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
IUPS societies elected a new Executive Committee and Council for 2025–2029!
President: Yoshihiro Kubo(Japan)
Vice Presidents: Alicia Mattiazzi(Argentina) and Holly Shiels(UK)
Treasurer: Gary Sieck(USA)
Secretary General: W.E. Louch(Norway)

The next Congress will take place in 2029 in Kobe, Japan
September 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The halls may still look quiet today, but behind the scenes it’s a busy day of final preparations as we get ready to welcome everyone to the big physiology congress tomorrow!
September 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
IUPS 2025 begins this week!
From Sept 11–14, around 1,500 scientists from 70 countries will gather in Frankfurt, Main, Germany. Among them will be Nobel laureates and many other renowned scientists from across the globe, presenting cutting-edge research in nearly every subdiscipline of physiology!
September 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The IUPS Beacon 2025 was held in Campinas, Brazil July 9th – 12th in conjunction with the Brazilian Federation of Experimental Biology Societies (FESBE) meeting. IUPS Beacon 2025 focused on “Environmental Challenges to Physiology.”
August 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM
IUPS Julie Chan Prize & Early-Stage-Faculty Prizes: applications for 2025 are now open!

www.iups.org/iups/awards/
Early-Stage Faculty Prizes: deadline to Submit is September 30!
Julie Chan Prize: deadline to Submit is October 15!
August 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🔥IUPS Keynote Teaching Lecture Spotlight: Professor Harry J. Witchel

"Is now the time to start burning my books? Teaching physiology in our post-truth era of AI" -- a lecture at IUPS 2025 that you will not want to miss!

There is still time to register for IUPS 2025: www.iups2025.com/registration/
August 19, 2025 at 12:52 PM
IUPS 2025 is just around the corner!
Join us for a gathering of researchers, educators, and innovators in physiology.

September 11-14, Frankfurt, Germany

Don’t miss out on international collaboration & unforgettable experiences!

There’s still time to register! www.iups2025.com/registration/
Registration - IUPS 2025 | 11. -14. September Frankfurt/Main
Registration Registration for the IUPS 2025 is solely possible via the online registration form. Kindly note that everyone who wants to attend the congress must create an account and register. If you ...
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July 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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I'm speaking at the Global Climate and Health Summit hosted by @physoc.bsky.social! 🌍
Join me to discuss the intersection of climate change and health. Let's explore solutions together. #ClimateHealthSummit25
📅16 - 17 July 2025
📍 London | Online
🔗https://buff.ly/ivnjZF8
May 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM