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Dexter's Laboratory - My journey in pharmacology.

09 Oct 2025 published October 2025

BPS member and recent pharmacology graduate Dexter Lutsilli talks us through his pharmacology path so far,l from stepping away from medicine to discovering a passion for drug discovery at the University of East Anglia.

In this blog, Dexter shares how science communication through Day in the Lab with Dexter led him to found the Student Pharmacologist Network, now connecting over 270 students across the UK with opportunities, support, and a stronger collective voice.

Read the full post to explore Dexter’s journey, the importance of visibility in pharmacology, and how he's helping shape the future of the field from the ground up.

Scientist with an art brush

03 Jul 2025 published July 2025

Dr. Rashmi Patil tells the story of how her joint passions for pharmacology and art have combined to enhance her research, and bring her closer to the challenges that patients face.

Connecting the Present and Future of Pharmacology: Cardiff University Alumni Networking Event

03 Apr 2025 published April 2025

As president of the Cardiff University's pharmacology society, Felicity Johns pulled together an inspiring event, where she brought together alumni and current students to explore the career paths that are opened to anyone studying a pharmacology degree.

The magic of BPS meetings

13 Feb 2025 published February 2025

Paul Miller explains the benefits of attending a BPS focused meeting, and invites you to join us in Cambridge in April.

Gaining work experience at Hull York Medical School

29 Jan 2025 published January 2025

Sixth form student Mollie England felt inspired by her time doing work experience at the Centre for Biomedicine within Hull York Medical School, which was facilitated by the BPS.

From tradition to transition – the evolution of Pharmacology Matters

23 Jan 2025 published January 2025

To end his term as Editor in Chief of Pharmacology Matters, Professor Steve Tucker discusses his experience as part of the editorial board, and the many changes that have happened within the world of BPS content.

Resources for Pharmacology Education

10 Jan 2025 published January 2025

In a recent BPS educators networking meeting, 30 educators discussed what types of pharmacology education resources are needed, and how they can be centralised and accessed.

My experience at the President’s Lecture

27 Nov 2024 published November 2024

Chau Vu, a final-year biochemistry student at the University of Birmingham, reports back from the 2024 edition of the President's Lecture, where Professor Andrew Morris delivered a lecture.

Reflections from the 56th Brazilian Congress of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

08 Nov 2024 published November 2024

Previous BPS President Professor Clive Page shares his experience attending and speaking at the 56^th Brazilian Congress of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (SBFTE).

The Lodestone Project: Reducing waste in university laboratories

08 Oct 2024 published October 2024

Yasmin Ahmed, third year BSc Clinical Pharmacology student at St George's University of London, discusses a team project designed to reduce waste and encourage recycling within the university's laboratories.

The Launch of a Brand-New eLearning Series by FPM: Equipping Healthcare Professionals to Manage Winter Pressures

02 Oct 2024 published October 2024

Jocelyn Richards explains the FPM's new series of e-learning around managing respiratory diseases, launching in autumn 2024.