Join us at Trinity College Dublin for a special celebration marking the Physiological Society’s 150th anniversary, highlighting the vital role of physiology and physiologists; past, present, and future.
The celebrations will include the Physiological Society R Jean Banister Prize Lecture for Early-Career Physiologists, delivered by Dr Srikanth Ramaswamy (Newcastle University, UK).
Designed to spark discussion and encourage meaningful exchange, the symposium combines cutting-edge science with dedicated networking opportunities to foster collaboration across disciplines.
For more information, please email events@physoc.org
Be part of the Physiological Society’s legacy
In 2026, the Society celebrates its 150th anniversary: a landmark moment to celebrate physiologists past and present, the discoveries that have shaped our understanding of the body, and the community driving physiology forward.
This meeting is one of the many exciting activities in our biggest programme of events to date celebrating this important milestone.
All abstracts presented throughout the year will be published in a special 150th Anniversary Abstract Booklet, which will become part of our historical archive capturing a snapshot of physiological research in 2026.
To celebrate our 150th anniversary in 2026, we have introduced a new, more inclusive membership model, including the launch of a new free category, Associate Member, to welcome qualified individuals and strengthen the future of the Society. This is alongside reduced global membership fees to make joining and staying involved more accessible for all.
10:05 SA01 The Physiological Society and the development of physiology in Ireland, 1876–2026
Professor Áine Kelly, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
10:20 SA02 UCD Physiology: 1854 to the present day
Professor Paul McLoughlin, University College Dublin, Ireland
10:40 Developing critical thinking: A supporting role for films in physiology education
Professor Christopher Torrens, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ireland
11:00 SA03 Development and feasibility of a remotely delivered home-based physical activity and exercise intervention for adults with pulmonary hypertension
Professor Niall Moyna, Dublin City University, Ireland
12:15 Neuromodulatory circuits as computational primitives for brains and machines
Dr Srikanth Ramaswamay, Newcastle University, UK
14:00 Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue: A snapshot of physiological research at University College Cork
Professor Ken O’Halloran, University College Cork, Ireland
14:20 SA04 Studying the clots that cause strokes
Professor Karen Doyle, University of Galway
14:40 SA05 Using new tools to answer old questions: Insights from urethral smooth muscle physiology
Professor Bernard Drumm, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Ireland
15:45 C01 The role of Kv7 channels in regulating neurogenic contractions and relaxations in the corpus cavernosum
Elizabete Barsevska, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Ireland
16:00 C02 Acute effects of high-intensity interval exercise versus moderate-intensity continuous exercise on dynamic cerebral autoregulation in inactive adults
Emma Curtin, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
16:15 C04 Differential remodelling of intracellular Ca²⁺ homeostasis by clinically relevant triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)-associated TP53 variants: implications for mutation-directed therapy
Tara King, Dublin City University, Ireland
16:30 C05 Astrocytes display regional differences in their physiological responses to pro-inflammatory stimulation
Dr Julia O'Sullivan, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
16:45 C06 Modelling epilepsy-associated overexpression of miR-134 produces single cell and network functional and structural changes in the hippocampus of naïve mice
Pablo Quintana-Sarti, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ireland
Registration
Registration is now closed.
To celebrate our 150th anniversary in 2026, we have introduced a new, more inclusive membership model, including the launch of a new free category, Associate Member, to welcome qualified individuals and strengthen the future of the Society. This is alongside reduced global membership fees to make joining and staying involved more accessible for all.
| Membership category | |
| Member | £0 |
| Non-member | £0 |
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Member registration
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By joining as a member, you will benefit from key member benefits including:
- Free online access to The Society’s three world-class journals
- Free or discounted registration for Society events
- Eligibility for Society’s grant schemes
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Applying for a visa
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To check whether you need a visa to be able to attend, please click here
For more detailed information, application forms and guidance notes, please visit the official UK visa website.
It is recommended that you apply for your visa well in advance (at least 12 weeks before the meeting) as applications for UK visas in certain countries can take longer than expected. Attendees are requested that they book early enough and apply for a visa with sufficient time prior to the conference.
The conference organisers cannot be held responsible if delegates do not receive their visas in time, and the cancellation policy will automatically apply. Every effort will be made to support genuine applications. The conference organisers are happy to provide you with documentation to support your application which will be sent as a PDF attachment. If you require a hard copy to be sent to you, please include your mailing (postal) address. The Physiological Society will only send via regular post.
Documentation to support visa applications will only be provided to those attendees who have registered to attend.
Please complete the webform below, and attach confirmation of your registration, and submitted abstract (if appropriate).
Supporting documentation will be distributed within 10 working days – it is the responsibility of the attendee to allow sufficient time for processing.
Please note that The Society are not involved with and cannot influence consular decisions.
Abstracts
Abstract submission is now closed. All submitters have been notified with regards to abstract acceptance and also presentation type. If you have not received an email please contact events@physoc.org
Please view our oral and poster presentation guidelines in preparation for the meeting and make sure to register for the conference to join the discussions, network with peers, and expand your knowledge with the latest advancements in the field.
Key Information
Key dates
| Registration opens | 1 July 2026 |
| Abstract submission opens | 1 July 2026 |
| Abstract submission closes | 31 July 2026 |
| Conference Attendance Award deadline | 30 September 2026 |
| Registration deadline | 16 October 2026 |
| Meeting date | 30 October 2026 |
Venue
The meeting will take place at Trinity College Dublin.
Trinity Biomedical Sciences Unit,
152-160 Pearse Street,
Dublin, D02 R590
Travel
The nearest airport is Dublin Airport (DUB). The Dublin Express train runs from the airport to the university. The closest station is Pearse Street (6 minute walk).
Trinity Biomedical Sciences Unit is a 3-minute walk from Dublin Pearse station, and a 26-minute walk from Connolly Station.
From Heuston Station, regular buses run from outside the station.
Accommodation
We do not have a specific conference hotel so attendees are able to choose accommodation which meets their needs and budgets.
Support to Attend
The grants below support attendance at our events.
Grants for Carers
We care because you do. We are aware that many of our members have caring responsibilities or need care. We have funds allocated to help you with care costs to facilitate your attendance at meetings.
Conference Attendance Award
Up to £375 for the support of member engagement at our own meetings. The deadline for this meeting is 30 September 2026.