UC Davis Physiology
@ucd-physiology.bsky.social
Founded in 1966, the Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology is one of five basic science departments in the UC Davis School of Medicine.
https://health.ucdavis.edu/physiology/
https://health.ucdavis.edu/physiology/
It’s #UCDavisPostdocAppreciationWeek! To our postdocs: You drive discovery, mentor future scientists, and keep the labs humming. You’re integral to our department, and we appreciate all the dedication and energy you add to #PMB research! 👏🔬 grad.ucdavis.edu/postdoc-appr...
October 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
It’s #UCDavisPostdocAppreciationWeek! To our postdocs: You drive discovery, mentor future scientists, and keep the labs humming. You’re integral to our department, and we appreciate all the dedication and energy you add to #PMB research! 👏🔬 grad.ucdavis.edu/postdoc-appr...
It's #HispanicLatinoHeritageMonth! This year’s theme, “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” resonates with #PMB as we celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Hispanic and Latino scientists whose work continues to shape the future of physiological research!
October 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
It's #HispanicLatinoHeritageMonth! This year’s theme, “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” resonates with #PMB as we celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Hispanic and Latino scientists whose work continues to shape the future of physiological research!
🎙️Tune in and explore the versatile nature of 14-3-3, a protein with numerous powerful roles in heart regulation.🫀
This intriguing podcast episode features work authored by Dr. Heather Spooner from #PMB’s Dixon Lab @roseedixon.bsky.social. Note: podcast utilizes AI
open.spotify.com/episode/2OVX...
This intriguing podcast episode features work authored by Dr. Heather Spooner from #PMB’s Dixon Lab @roseedixon.bsky.social. Note: podcast utilizes AI
open.spotify.com/episode/2OVX...
September 3, 2025 at 10:42 PM
🎙️Tune in and explore the versatile nature of 14-3-3, a protein with numerous powerful roles in heart regulation.🫀
This intriguing podcast episode features work authored by Dr. Heather Spooner from #PMB’s Dixon Lab @roseedixon.bsky.social. Note: podcast utilizes AI
open.spotify.com/episode/2OVX...
This intriguing podcast episode features work authored by Dr. Heather Spooner from #PMB’s Dixon Lab @roseedixon.bsky.social. Note: podcast utilizes AI
open.spotify.com/episode/2OVX...
Congratulations to Dr. Cyrrus Espino on a masterfully presented PhD exit seminar! His work on voltage-gated sodium channels in proprioception, with @doctheagrif.bsky.social, pushes the frontiers of neurophysiology research. Here’s to the next exciting stage!🚀 @mcipucd.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Cyrrus Espino on a masterfully presented PhD exit seminar! His work on voltage-gated sodium channels in proprioception, with @doctheagrif.bsky.social, pushes the frontiers of neurophysiology research. Here’s to the next exciting stage!🚀 @mcipucd.bsky.social
🧠"Brain Health for All Ages" on #WorldBrainDay
Healthy neurons rely on:
🩸 Steady blood flow
⚡ Balanced electrical signaling
🧬 Cellular repair & plasticity
💤 Metabolic recovery
Exercise, nutrition, sleep, and mental engagement help fuel these physiological processes throughout all stages of life!
Healthy neurons rely on:
🩸 Steady blood flow
⚡ Balanced electrical signaling
🧬 Cellular repair & plasticity
💤 Metabolic recovery
Exercise, nutrition, sleep, and mental engagement help fuel these physiological processes throughout all stages of life!
July 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
🧠"Brain Health for All Ages" on #WorldBrainDay
Healthy neurons rely on:
🩸 Steady blood flow
⚡ Balanced electrical signaling
🧬 Cellular repair & plasticity
💤 Metabolic recovery
Exercise, nutrition, sleep, and mental engagement help fuel these physiological processes throughout all stages of life!
Healthy neurons rely on:
🩸 Steady blood flow
⚡ Balanced electrical signaling
🧬 Cellular repair & plasticity
💤 Metabolic recovery
Exercise, nutrition, sleep, and mental engagement help fuel these physiological processes throughout all stages of life!
Juneteenth is a celebration of the journey still unfolding, each twist and turn a reflection of the path toward progress.
June 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Juneteenth is a celebration of the journey still unfolding, each twist and turn a reflection of the path toward progress.
In this final week of the spring quarter, campus has been alive with motion! Students, trainees, and faculty are on the move like signals firing through a neural network. Knowledge gained, connections made, and momentum carrying them forward! 🧠⚡🚴♀️
June 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
In this final week of the spring quarter, campus has been alive with motion! Students, trainees, and faculty are on the move like signals firing through a neural network. Knowledge gained, connections made, and momentum carrying them forward! 🧠⚡🚴♀️
Happy Pride Month from PMB! Celebrating the brilliance of our LGBTQ+ students, staff, and faculty whose presence enriches science and strengthens our community every day. 🏳️🌈🔬
June 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Happy Pride Month from PMB! Celebrating the brilliance of our LGBTQ+ students, staff, and faculty whose presence enriches science and strengthens our community every day. 🏳️🌈🔬
A terrific #PMB In-House Lecture this week by Dr. Laura Borodinsky, who delved into the complexities of ciliary calcium signaling and its role in nervous system development and disease.🧠 #ScientistSketch
May 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM
A terrific #PMB In-House Lecture this week by Dr. Laura Borodinsky, who delved into the complexities of ciliary calcium signaling and its role in nervous system development and disease.🧠 #ScientistSketch
Happy Mother's Day! To all the brilliant and caring research lab moms out there, your “cell-fless” dedication and love is the nucleus of your work and your home. Have a great day!🌞🫶 🔬
May 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Happy Mother's Day! To all the brilliant and caring research lab moms out there, your “cell-fless” dedication and love is the nucleus of your work and your home. Have a great day!🌞🫶 🔬
Our latest #PMB in-house lecture featured two speakers, @melb-ucd.bsky.social and Dr. Karl Murray, who presented research on maternal immune activation from viral and bacterial infections, and how it affects offspring development in terms of behavior and molecular changes. #ScientistSketch
May 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Our latest #PMB in-house lecture featured two speakers, @melb-ucd.bsky.social and Dr. Karl Murray, who presented research on maternal immune activation from viral and bacterial infections, and how it affects offspring development in terms of behavior and molecular changes. #ScientistSketch
It’s Administrative Professionals’ Day! We’re grateful to our incredible administrative team for their dedication to keeping our #PMB department running smoothly! #AdminAppreciation
April 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
It’s Administrative Professionals’ Day! We’re grateful to our incredible administrative team for their dedication to keeping our #PMB department running smoothly! #AdminAppreciation
The Earth has a rhythm, like a heartbeat. From tides to trees, its balance sustains life. Today, we celebrate this fundamental pulse." 🌍🫀 #EarthDay
April 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Earth has a rhythm, like a heartbeat. From tides to trees, its balance sustains life. Today, we celebrate this fundamental pulse." 🌍🫀 #EarthDay
Our department had an excellent #PMB In-House lecture this week. Visiting Professor Jade Tian from Zheng Lab presented research on the TRPM4 ion channel, including details on how this channel functions and mediates cellular signaling in physiology and disease. #ScientistSketch
April 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Our department had an excellent #PMB In-House lecture this week. Visiting Professor Jade Tian from Zheng Lab presented research on the TRPM4 ion channel, including details on how this channel functions and mediates cellular signaling in physiology and disease. #ScientistSketch
It’s a beautiful day for Picnic Day in Davis! #PMB-Style
April 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
It’s a beautiful day for Picnic Day in Davis! #PMB-Style
Between days of rain and crystal-blue skies, the introduction of spring is shining its light on our magnificent Davis campus and #PMB labs @ucdavis.bsky.social. ☀️🔬
April 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Between days of rain and crystal-blue skies, the introduction of spring is shining its light on our magnificent Davis campus and #PMB labs @ucdavis.bsky.social. ☀️🔬
A true celebration of the contributions and impact of women in the basic sciences! This year’s Women’s History Month Symposium was an incredible day filled with scientific talks, posters, and networking. Huge thanks to the organizers and @sgoulopoulou.bsky.social for a fantastic final keynote!
March 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
A true celebration of the contributions and impact of women in the basic sciences! This year’s Women’s History Month Symposium was an incredible day filled with scientific talks, posters, and networking. Huge thanks to the organizers and @sgoulopoulou.bsky.social for a fantastic final keynote!
A great start to the Basic Sciences Symposium celebrating Women’s History Month! Keynote speaker Dr. Martina Anto-Ocrah with event organizers! @roseedixon.bsky.social @hannahvoorhees.bsky.social @ucdavis.bsky.social
March 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
A great start to the Basic Sciences Symposium celebrating Women’s History Month! Keynote speaker Dr. Martina Anto-Ocrah with event organizers! @roseedixon.bsky.social @hannahvoorhees.bsky.social @ucdavis.bsky.social
Another excellent #PMB in-house seminar, with @huisinglab.bsky.social presenting his lab's research on incretin receptor signaling in pancreatic beta cells. He discussed gut hormone interactions, how they affect blood sugar levels, and therapies for managing imbalances and disease. #ScientistSketch
March 14, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Another excellent #PMB in-house seminar, with @huisinglab.bsky.social presenting his lab's research on incretin receptor signaling in pancreatic beta cells. He discussed gut hormone interactions, how they affect blood sugar levels, and therapies for managing imbalances and disease. #ScientistSketch
It’s Brain Awareness Week! Your brain controls everything—thoughts, movement, memory, and even emotions. Here we explore a few brain facts to "keep in mind" during #BrainAwarenessWeek. (1/6)
March 13, 2025 at 5:53 PM
It’s Brain Awareness Week! Your brain controls everything—thoughts, movement, memory, and even emotions. Here we explore a few brain facts to "keep in mind" during #BrainAwarenessWeek. (1/6)
“Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations”. We proudly celebrate the incredible #PMB faculty whose dedication and innovation are shaping the future of physiological science—through their research, mentorship, teaching, and leadership. #WomensHistoryMonth
March 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
“Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations”. We proudly celebrate the incredible #PMB faculty whose dedication and innovation are shaping the future of physiological science—through their research, mentorship, teaching, and leadership. #WomensHistoryMonth
Last day to submit abstracts TODAY for the UC Davis Women's History Month Symposium, March 24, 2025! #WomenInScience #WomensHistoryMonth
February 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Last day to submit abstracts TODAY for the UC Davis Women's History Month Symposium, March 24, 2025! #WomenInScience #WomensHistoryMonth
A few days left to submit abstracts and register for this March 27 event—2nd Annual Basic Sciences Symposium Celebrating Women’s History Month!
February 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
A few days left to submit abstracts and register for this March 27 event—2nd Annual Basic Sciences Symposium Celebrating Women’s History Month!
In our latest #PMB In-House seminar, @vyy-sf.bsky.social shared his current research on biologics and targeting ion channels. He also discussed the exciting and expansive future directions of this work @ucdavishealth.bsky.social !
February 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
In our latest #PMB In-House seminar, @vyy-sf.bsky.social shared his current research on biologics and targeting ion channels. He also discussed the exciting and expansive future directions of this work @ucdavishealth.bsky.social !
In the poetic sense, 'hearts skipping a beat' can be considered a romantic phrase. In cardiac physiology, not as much. Happy Valentine's Day from #PMB ❤️🔬
February 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
In the poetic sense, 'hearts skipping a beat' can be considered a romantic phrase. In cardiac physiology, not as much. Happy Valentine's Day from #PMB ❤️🔬