New expert-led consensus to shape the future of MND drug discovery and development research
6th December 2023
Media (May 2023)
WELCOMING NEW SUPPORTERS TO HELP IMPROVE EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN NEUROSCIENCE
25th May 2023
The British Neuroscience Association (BNA) is delighted to announce new Supporters of our initiatives for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in neuroscience, in particular for the third year of the BNA Scholars Programme. read more..
Meet the BNA2023 Festivel prize winners
24th May 2023
Presenting at a conference is a fantastic way to share your research, meet potential new collaborators and get feedback on up-and-coming experimental ideas. During our 2023 International Festival of Neuroscience, we had 100s of poster presenters and wanted to recognise some of the incredible work our neurocience community is doing! read more..
Parkinson's Research needs you!
23rd May 2023
Parkinson's Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that mainly effects the motor system. Whilst much funding has gone into research in the laboratory, it isn't without clinical trials and research participants that will lead to progress and availability of new treatments in the clinic. read more..
BNA Face of the Fortnight
23rd May 2023
Every fortnight, the BNA would like to feature someone within the wider neuroscience community, to showcase the breadth, depth, and variety of neuroscience in the UK and abroad. Whether you're a BNA member or not, if you'd like to be considered for a feature, then fill in the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. read more..
BNA President Comments on Dementia Worry and new drug prospects
16th May 2023
A recent Guardian article discussed that over one-third of Birtons are concerned that a loved one may have Dementia, but is having to wait over a month to discuss their worries despite the important of early diagnosis for treatment. read more..
Mental Health Awareness Week
15th May 2023
This year (2023) Mental Health Awareness Week starts on Monday 15 May and the annual theme is 'anxiety'. read more..
Reproducibility in research: recommendations and key findings from report announced
11th May 2023
The House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has published a report following its inquiry into the reproducibility of scientific research. The report calls for reforms in the research sector to help tackle the problem of reproducibility, and takes on board a number of issues the BNA included in our written evidence to the inquiry. read more..
Brighton Rock'd!
9th May 2023
Between 23rd and 26th April, the British Neuroscience Association’s 2023 festival took place in sunny Brighton. A 4-day conference with over 200 speakers, 9 plenary sessions, posters, workshops, and more, the BNA International Festival of Neuroscience was a unique, dynamic, and inclusive meeting, unlike any other. read more..
President Tara Spires-Jones discusses Alzheimer’s drug Donanemab on BBC 4
4th May 2023
Lilly's Donanemab Significantly Slowed Cognitive and Functional Decline in Phase 3 Study of Early Alzheimer's Disease read more..