6th Nov 2023
The BNA Face of the Fortnight is a new initiative, where we want to showcase the breadth, depth, and variety of neuroscience in the UK and abroad. read more..
4th Jul 2023
The BNA held a reception in Holyrood to celebrate neuroscience research across Scotland and to highlight the need for more to help tackle Scotland's health challenges of the future. read more..
19th Jun 2023
We have all heard the ambivalent tales surrounding a career in academia. The appeal of investigating a topic we love, the possibility of being involved in cutting edge scientific discoveries, the satisfaction of a well-designed experiment that supports our hypothesis… But also, the endless grant-writing, the long and unpredictable working hours, the constant pressure to publish, and the fierce competitiveness and instability that characterises the profession. BNA2023 academic speakers share top tips for early-career researchers. read more..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
15th May 2023
This year (2023) Mental Health Awareness Week starts on Monday 15 May and the annual theme is 'anxiety'. read more..
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..
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..
4th May 2023
Lilly's Donanemab Significantly Slowed Cognitive and Functional Decline in Phase 3 Study of Early Alzheimer's Disease read more..
