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We are delighted to be partnering with the following partner organisations:
Alzheimer's Research UK: FESTIVAL PROGRAMME PARTNER
Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity, dedicated to causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and cure. Backed by passionate supporters, we fund world-class research into Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and other dementias to change lives. Driven by a vision of a world free from the heartbreak of dementia, we work to bring about scientific breakthroughs and stand for everyone affected by the condition.
Neuroscience Ireland: FESTIVAL PARTNER
Established in 2005, Neuroscience Ireland (NSI) is the country’s official forum for scientists and clinicians dedicated to understanding the brain and nervous system. As a charitable organisation and member of the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS), NSI promotes multidisciplinary research and education across Ireland. The society hosts biennial conferences, provides travel grants, and supports the Early Career Researchers Network. By fostering collaboration and public engagement, NSI aims to advance neuroscientific discovery and improve clinical outcomes for neurological disorders.
The Physiological Society: partner organisation plus
The Physiological Society is an international learned society founded in 1876 that promotes excellence in physiology through research, education and collaboration. It supports scientists at all career stages, publishes leading journals, organises scientific meetings, and advocates for the importance of physiology in health, medicine and public understanding of biological science.
Wiley: partner organisation plus
The Wiley Advanced Portfolio delivers everything you expect as a researcher - interdisciplinary reach, innovative journals, fast publication, editorial rigor, prestige, and impact - but with a fundamentally different approach. Our collaborative editors work as your research partners, guiding you through a transparent process designed to maximize your work's recognition and influence.
British Association of Psychopharmacology: partner organisation
Founded in 1974, the British Association for Psychopharmacology (BAP) is a leading learned society and registered charity. It bridges academia, health services, and industry to advance research and education. BAP provides essential clinical guidelines, organizes scientific meetings, and fosters excellence in the science of psychopharmacology.
Wellcome: partner organisation
The Wellcome Trust is a charitable foundation focused on health research based in London, United Kingdom. It was established in 1936 with legacies from the pharmaceutical magnate Henry Wellcome to fund research to improve human and animal health.
British Neuropathological Society: partner organisation
Founded in 1950, the British Neuropathological Society (BNS) promotes the study of nervous system diseases. It provides a forum for over 200 clinical and experimental members, offers training bursaries, and publishes the official journal, Neuropathology and Applied Neurobiology.
The Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA): partner organisation
LASA is a UK-based professional society for scientists and animal care professionals. Founded in 1963, it promotes the ethical use, care, and welfare of research animals. LASA actively champions the 3Rs principles: Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement of scientific animal procedures.
British Pharmacological Society: partner organisation
The British Pharmacological Society is the UK's professional and learned society for pharmacology, advancing the discovery and application of medicines through research, education and collaboration. It supports scientists, clinicians and educators by promoting excellence in pharmacology, publishing leading journals, hosting scientific meetings, influencing policy, and fostering careers that improve human and animal health.
FutureNeuro: partner organisation
FutureNeuro is the Research Ireland Centre for Translational Brain Science, focused on neurological conditions such as epilepsy, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis and dementia. Bringing together researchers, clinicians, industry and patient partners, it aims to accelerate discoveries into diagnostics and therapies that improve outcomes and quality of life for people with neurological disorders.