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Early Career Advisory Board

The Early Career Advisory Board represents the interests and perspectives of students and early career researchers within the BNA. The board advises on initiatives to support career development, training, and networking opportunities, ensuring early career voices help shape the future of neuroscience.

Recruiting BNA Members for the ECR Advisory Board

Following a vote at the 2025 Annual General Meeting, the structure and composition of our governing committees and groups are changing. We are keen to ensure representation of BNA members at all levels of governance and will invite applications for a range of positions over the coming year.

Please read the below Terms of Reference for the Early Career Researcher Advisory Board, and if you are interested in applying to be part of it, log in to your BNA account and complete the form below by 29th May 2026.

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Early Career Advisory Board Application

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Bethany Facer

Bethany Facer

Early Career Researcher Trustee, University of Liverpool

Bethany Facer is currently completing her PhD at the University of Liverpool, where she’s exploring structural brain changes in people newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, using neuroimaging. Alongside her research, she’s passionate about making neuroscience accessible and creating better opportunities for students and early-career researchers to get involved, be heard, and feel supported.
She has developed and delivered public engagement initiatives for ECRs, such as science-comedy nights, and regularly contributes to science podcasts and outreach events. As Early Career & Student Trustee, Beth is keen to strengthen opportunities for ECRs across the UK, helping to make neuroscience more inclusive, visible, and connected.