Endocrinology
Glands of the endocrine system produce hormones that regulate the body’s growth, metabolism, and sexual development and function. The Endocrinology Theme is a forum for those interested in how the endocrinology system affects the body’s growth and function in health and disease. Such studies are important to try and understand many conditions such as thyroid disease, diabetes, menopause, cholesterol disorders, infertility, certain cancers, and obesity.
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My major goal as a Theme Lead is to uphold endocrinology as a flagship one in my continent in particular. We need to modernise the scientific teachings both in theory as well as at the bench so they satisfy the demands of the health care issues. Metabolic disorders are in an epidemic stage in Indian society. It requires a concerted action and awareness among the common mass. I will extend the advocacy of The Physiological Society to students, researchers, colleagues and scientists from academic and research Institutes and include them actively in this initiative. My research in cell signalling, the role of antioxidants in cellular stress management, and metabolic disorders complement my role in the Endocrinology Theme.
Professor Sanjit Dey, Endocrinology Theme Lead
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Professor Sanjit Dey, University of Calcutta, India
I am currently the coordinator of Endocrinology special paper of our postgraduate course of Physiology in the Department of Physiology at the University of Calcutta, India. I am so proud to represent my Alma Mater department which is century old and my university is one of the oldest in India spearheading intellectual renaissances in India.
I am extremely excited to take up this role and move the presence of endocrinology within The Society forward. Endocrinology forms a major part of both my personal and professional life. My research interests concern pregnancy physiology, maternal and fetal health and the development of health and disease. Within this, I have interests in placental biology. Personally, having a daughter with type 1 diabetes means I am fully aware of the intricacies of endocrinology care. With my connections within the Society of Endocrinology, I believe I can truly expand the provision of endocrinology within The Physiological Society and look forward to meeting many current and future members.
Dr Gareth Nye, Endocrinology Theme Lead
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Dr Gareth Nye, University of Chester, UK
I started my career in academia by studying for a BSc in Physiology at The University of Liverpool progressing through to a PhD in pathophysiology. I continued his research career at the Tommys research centre within St Marys hospital, Manchester where I investigated how and why some babies do not grow sufficiently through world leading work in placental physiology. I joined Chester in 2019 as a lecturer of physiology and is programme leader for BMedSci Medical Science. I have continued to research maternal and fetal health whilst becoming a leading figure within endocrinology with mentions in national media outlets. In addition, I have sat on a number of government sessions and documents calling for greater attention for maternal health.
Specialities in this Theme
| CRAC | Cardiovascular, respiratory & autonomic |
| CS | Cellular signalling |
| CP | Comparative physiology |
| GIT | Gastrointestinal tract |
| MEP | Microvascular & endothelial physiology |
| NE | Neuroendocrinology |
| PP | Placental & perinatal physiology |
| RP | Renal physiology |
| SM | Smooth muscle |
| TE | Teaching |