News | British Pharmacological Society

Ibuprofen and COVID-19

18 Mar 2020

The Society responds to concerns about the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines during the COVID-19 outbreak

Message to our members about coronavirus (COVID-19)

17 Mar 2020

Important message about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Society's activities.

Coronavirus and our events

11 Mar 2020

An update on the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on Society meetings and events

Recipients of the AJ Clark Studentship announced

18 Feb 2020

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the AJ Clark Studentship

Society calls for improved and coordinated approach to opioid prescribing

10 Feb 2020

The British Pharmacological Society has issued a briefing on how to improve and coordinate an approach to opioid prescribing

Dr Ann Hayes to chair joint steering committee for Society and ELRIG UK

05 Feb 2020

Renowned drug discovery leader to guide alliance formed to improve scientific exchange in UK drug discovery community

Society sets out priorities for the future relationship between the UK and the EU

04 Feb 2020

Now that the UK has left the European Union, the British Pharmacological Society has outlined its position on the future relationship.

Pharmacology 2019 prize winners

23 Jan 2020

We are pleased to have announced the following winners of prizes judged or announced at Pharmacology 2019. Clinical Oral Communication PrizeMiriam Dixon-Zegeye, University College LondonClinical Poster PrizeSavannah Haworth, Newcastle UniversityClinical Undergraduate Poster PrizeTabea Stock, University of SouthamptonDom Spina Prize for Experimental Design and Analysis Rob Hill, University of NottinghamEarly Career Pharmacologist Undergraduate Poster PrizeMaitiu o Murchu, University...

Council and Vice President appointments announced

22 Jan 2020

Congratulations to the following appointments that were formally announced at the 2019 AGM. Elected unopposed: Professor Clive Page - President Elect 2020-2021 Steve Rees - Elected Trustee (Industry)Elected: Professor Lisa Wallace - Elected Trustee (General) Dr Steve Tucker - Vice President (Academic Development) Dr Sarah Bailey - Deputy Vice President (Engagement) Professor Cherry Wainwright - Deputy Vice President (Meetings) We received a good number of applicants for...

Society welcomes Wellcome research culture report

15 Jan 2020

Today Wellcome published its report ‘What Researchers Think About the Culture They Work In’, setting out the findings of its investigation into researchers’ experiences of research culture and their visions for the future. The Wellcome survey of 4267 researchers, in the UK and globally, exposes the stark pressures faced by many who work in research. It found that despite a majority agreeing they are proud to work in research, four out of five researchers believe high levels...