Blog - October 2025

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Sir John Henry Gaddum – 60 years on

29 Oct 2025 published October 2025

Discover the legacy of John Gaddum, the brilliant mind behind the Gaddum equation and a pioneer of modern pharmacology.

Working towards greener conferences

29 Oct 2025 published October 2025

Pharmacology 2025 is taking small but meaningful steps to reduce its environmental impact, including greener travel, catering, and materials. Read more about why this matters to us here.

Better in Belfast: why you can't miss Pharmacology 2025

27 Oct 2025 published October 2025

Pharmacology 2025 in Belfast promises cutting-edge science, inspiring speakers, and unforgettable social events in a world-class venue.

Spotlighting the recipients of the 2024 Vacation Studentship

17 Oct 2025 published October 2025

Each summer, the Vacation Studentship empowers budding pharmacologists with funding and hands-on research experience. In 2024, ten students explored topics from cancer biology to neuropharmacology—gaining skills, confidence, and a deeper passion for science.

Pharmacologists Make Glasgow: Glasgow Pharmacological Society’s Annual Seminar

16 Oct 2025 published October 2025

he Glasgow Pharmacological Society held its 2025 Annual Seminar, bringing together researchers from Glasgow’s universities. Professors Graeme Milligan and Andrew Tobin discussed how GPCR and kinase insights are driving therapies for obesity, asthma, and malaria. The event showcased Glasgow’s strength in translating molecular science into treatments, thanks to all who made it a success!

Dexter's Laboratory - My journey in pharmacology.

09 Oct 2025 published October 2025

Dexter Lursili, a recent pharmacology graduate and BPS member, moved from medicine to drug discovery at the University of East Anglia. His project Day in the Lab with Dexter led to founding the Student Pharmacologist Network, now connecting over 270 UK students with support and opportunities.