Neuroscience Communication

This new BNA award is designed to celebrate and amplify the voices of those who help make neuroscience more accessible, inclusive, and impactful beyond the scientific community.

The Brenda Walker Award for Neuroscience Communication celebrates individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improving the public understanding, accessibility, or representation of neuroscience. The award recognises the importance of inclusive and meaningful communication beyond the scientific community, honouring those who help wider audiences connect with neuroscience through storytelling, advocacy, lived experience, creative projects, or public engagement.

Open to BNA Associate Members, science communicators, individuals with lived experience of neurological or psychiatric conditions, and members of the public, the award highlights the diverse voices shaping conversations around brain health and neuroscience today. Recipients will receive recognition from the British Neuroscience Association, including a feature on the BNA website and blog showcasing their work and impact.

The award is named in honour of Brenda Walker, a dedicated BNA Associate Member and advocate for accessible neuroscience communication. Brenda has made significant contributions to the BNA community through her writing, public engagement, and advocacy following her diagnosis with motor neurone disease (MND). Her commitment to amplifying patient perspectives and improving understanding of neurological conditions reflects the values at the heart of this award.