Rachel Lambert-Forsyth, CEO of the British Pharmacological Society
It was the second day of Pharmacology 2024; I was rushing from one session to the next when I made myself stop and pause. I looked around the buzzing exhibition hall and took a moment to soak in the atmosphere and reflect on just how much work had gone into the meeting. It was a culmination of everyone’s hard work across the year, a true showcase of the best of our community.
I saw people discussing their posters, painstakingly detailing their projects and the potential they had to improve health. I saw our journal Editors heading to their meeting, utterly committed to disseminating world class research. I glanced down at the programme on my phone and appreciated the breadth of topics and speakers that we had assembled from across the world. I looked over at the Innovations Theatre, that hosted our ECR bootcamps every morning and was now filled with people hearing from established members about their career journey, and the exciting and varied path that pharmacology can take you on. In that moment I felt so proud to lead the BPS, which continues to be a home for all pharmacologists in every-changing times.
Pharmacology 2024 was a snapshot of just how hard our staff and members have recommitted to our vision and goals this year. Throughout the year, we have continued to invest in our priorities — supporting early career scientists, advocating for the role of pharmacology in shaping better health outcomes, and deepening our commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming community. I have been inspired by the many ways our members are making a difference, whether through groundbreaking research, mentorship, public engagement, clinical excellence or education.
As we move forward, our mission remains clear: to advance pharmacology for the benefit of all. I am excited for what lies ahead, and I am confident that, together, we will continue to drive positive change in science, medicine, and society.
Thank you for everything you bring to the Society — I look forward to seeing you throughout 2025.
If you have any comments or questions about this annual review, please contact us at communications@bps.ac.uk.
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