Physical Activity and the Endocrine system 2024
This is a free to attend in person conference taking place on 18 June 2024. Our three themes are:
- Transition through the Menopause and Physical Activity
- The associations of Gut Microbiota, Endocrine system and Physical Activity
- Pregnancy, Endocrine Health and Physical Activity.
- From: Tuesday 18 June 2024, 9 am
- To: Tuesday 18 June 2024, 6 pm
- Booking deadline: Saturday 15 June 2024, 12.00 pm
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Event details
This event will showcase human research in the area of endocrinology and physical activity, highlighting the connections between the Society of Endocrinology and research in physical activity for both health and performance purposes. This event is organised with early career researchers in mind and will provide a friendly environment to showcase their research and to network and engage with the key topics and researchers in the field.
Submit an abstract to Physical Activity and the Endocrine System 2024
We will be holding short oral communication talks in our sub themes of: Transition through the Menopause and Physical Activity, The associations of Gut Microbiota, Endocrine system and Physical Activity, Pregnancy, Endocrine Health and Physical Activity.
Please read the following Abstract Submission Guidelines below before submitting your abstract. If you have any questions please email jessica.piasecki@ntu.ac.uk or john.hough@ntu.ac.uk Failure to follow the guideline detailed below may lead to an abstract being rejected.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINE
Please follow the instructions below when submitting an abstract.
- The Abstract must be submitted through the Google forms portal that is accessible via the conference website.
- Abstracts will be submitted with the subheadings Introduction, Aim, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
- Abstracts must be no longer than 350 words (not including Title and Authors and Affiliations).
- Statements like “Data will be presented and discussed” is not acceptable
- The content must include research that relates to sport, sports activities, physical activity or exercise and the endocrine system.
- It may not contain any tables or graphs.
- All content of the abstract is in the sole responsibility of the author(s) of the abstract
- The receipt of your abstract submission will be confirmed by e-mail
Abstract Submission Dates
The Physical Activity and the Endocrine System 2024 Abstract Submission closes at 5pm on 31 May 2024.
Abstract Withdrawal
Abstracts may be withdrawn by sending an email to jessica.piasecki@ntu.ac.uk
Notices of Abstract Acceptance
If your abstract is successful in being accepted, presenting authors will be notified by 2 June 2024.
Co-Author and or Primary Investigator Review
The submitting author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors and/or primary investigators review the abstract and agree to the submission of the abstract prior to submission.
Awards
Awards will be presented for best presentation for each theme. Please indicate which subject area your project aligns to when submitting your abstract.
Physical Activity and the Endocrine System Registration
Abstract submission DOES NOT automatically register you for the conference. Registration is completed here.
Programme
Date | 18 June 2024 |
9:15 | Arrival - Welcome and IntroductionDr John Hough - Nottingham Trent University |
09:15 - 10:15 | Lecture Session - Physical activity and the transition through the menopauseDr. Matthew Brook - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham
Dr. Emma O’Donnell, School of Sport, Exercise and Health, Loughborough University
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10:20 - 11:05 | Oral Communications
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11:05 | Break |
11:30 - 12:30 | Lecture Session - The associations of the gut microbiota, endocrine system and physical activity
Dr. Niharika Duggal - Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham
Dr. Orla O’Sullivan - Teagasc Food Research Centre and University College Cork
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12:30 - 13:15 | Oral Communications
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13:15 - 14:15 | Lunch |
14:15 - 14:45 | Lecture Session - Pregnancy, Endocrine Health and Physical ActivityDr Steph Hanley - Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham.
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14:45 - 15:15 | Q&AGráinne Donnelly - Absolute Physio, Fermanagh
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15:15 - 15:45 | Break |
15:45 - 16:30 | Oral Communications
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16:30 | Prizes and Close |
17:00 | Drinks Reception |
Location
Situated in the heart of the East Midlands, Our Clifton Campus is located only 4 miles outside the City of Nottingham. It is easily accessible by road, rail and air; making it a superb choice for this conference.
About Nottingham
Centrally located in the heart of the United Kingdom, Nottingham is a vibrant city known for its variety of shops, restaurants and culture. There is lots of other events and culture to see within the city if our delegates wished to spend more time within or near the city centre.
Environmentally friendly
Nottingham Trent University has been classed as one of the greenest universities in the UK for the past eight years and has also been ranked amongst the world's most sustainable universities. We are proud of our world-class campuses complete with green spaces, sustainable building and transport infrastructure.
Parking
Parking is easily accessible and complementary on the Clifton campus.
NTU Events teams
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Booking information
Please complete the booking form to reserve your place.