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Recent Advances in Nutritional Physiology: A Muscle-centric Perspective

25 Aug 2026 09:00 - 26 Aug 2026 17:00 - University of Exeter Life Sciences Institute Exeter EX4 4QR

This meeting will explore recent advances in nutritional physiology as they pertain to skeletal muscle tissue. Contemporary topics will include the influence of age and sex on protein turnover, the skeletal muscle response to obesity and weight loss, ketone metabolism, and the interplay between exercise and nutrition. Over the two days, the programme will present a diverse range of emerging evidence, spanning mechanistic experimental physiology through to clinical applications. 

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.

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