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Introduction Alzheimer’s disease is a major health concern worldwide as it is one of the main conditions underlying dementia . Although various treatments have been developed to manage the disease, they are directed at alleviating the symptoms rather than tackling the pa...

Science has never played a more central role in people’s lives than it has during the COVID-19 pandemic. The rapid progression of knowledge and the record-breaking speed of vaccine development showcased the importance and impact of science. It also highlighted the iterative p...

This piece by Marcus Ilg is a runner-up for our 2023 ECP writing competition. Judges enjoyed Marcus’ descriptive language, and ability to explain this subject matter to a wide audience.   Scar as a villain? It seems Disney wasn’t far off when naming the bad guy in The ...

This article is a runner-up in the 2023 ECP writing competition. Megan Jackson’s piece on apathy engaged the judging panel, who liked Megan’s style of writing, and the topic that she chose. You’ve probably heard the term apathy before. An image of a glassy-eyed teenager ...

The number of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approvals per $1bn spent on drug development halved every 9 years between 1950 and 2010 (Scannell et al. , 2012) . ‘Eroom’s Law’ was the term chosen to describe this notable attrition within the pharmaceutical industry. How...

As researchers, we often invest countless hours in conducting research and analysing data. However, when it comes to sharing our findings with non-scientific audiences, we may face challenges in translating our research into public awareness and engaging with communities effe...

Clinical pharmacologists can help reach more patients with research through de-risking early phase studies in primary care and the community. Safety is paramount in first in human studies and clinical pharmacologists are qualified to be principal investigators on such trials...

Ross is a Research Advisor at the British Heart Foundation. What is your career pathway to date (including your education)? I graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2010 with a First Class BSc (Hons) in Pharmacology and it was during my time at Glasgow that my interest...

Animal testing has long been a cornerstone of scientific research, offering valuable insights into biology, disease, and treatment development. However, the ethical considerations behind the use of animals in such research is an ongoing and often polarising discussion. Guideli...

This article has been written by Bristol Myers Squibb, winners of the 2024 Sir James Black Drug Discovery of the Year Award. We are pleased to share a recent conversation with Dr. Corinne Sadlowski, a scientist who has carved an inspiring career path from academia into...